Pontypool (2009)
Movie 1h 37m ★ 6.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, scare me, blow my mind
Pontypool is a horror, mystery and science fiction movie from 2009. It is directed by Bruce McDonald. The cast includes Boyd Banks, Stephen McHattie and Rick Roberts. The running time is 1h 37m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
When disc jockey Grant Mazzy reports to his basement radio station in the Canadian town of Pontypool, he thinks it's just another day at work. But when he hears reports of a virus that turns people into zombies, Mazzy barricades himself in the radio booth and tries to figure out a way to warn his listeners about the virus and its unlikely mode of transmission.
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Cast & crew
- Bruce McDonaldDirector
- Boyd Banksas Jay (Osama)
- Stephen McHattieas Grant Mazzy
- Rick Robertsas Ken Loney (voice)
- Daniel Fathersas Nigel Healing
- Hrant Alianakas Dr. Mendez
- Lisa Houleas Sydney Briar
- Georgina Reillyas Laurel-Ann Drummond
- Beatriz Yusteas Nancy Freethy
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Questions about Pontypool
- What genre is Pontypool?
- Pontypool is categorised as Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction.
- Who stars in Pontypool?
- Boyd Banks, Stephen McHattie, Rick Roberts, Daniel Fathers, Hrant Alianak appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Pontypool?
- Bruce McDonald directed Pontypool.
- How long is Pontypool?
- Pontypool runs for 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- Is Pontypool worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Pontypool?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
