The journey is disrupted by the pursuit of a deranged lunatic. Residence is an exhilarating, dystopian tragedy that explores Australia’s raw, fraught, experience of multiculturalism.

Starring Kym Valentine (Neighbours), Ian Smith (Neighbours), Dane Simpson (The Amazing Race), Don Bridges (Romper Stomper) James Mason (Neighbours), RESIDENCE aims to highlight the extraordinary talents of not only established but also aspiring actors.
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Building on an already crazy premise (that consumption orgy in America that traditionally occurs on the fourth Friday of November), this Black Friday follows the beleaguered staff at a toy store. The fun begins when a pulsating chunk of flesh comes rocketing through the tin roof of the store and infects an employee stupid enough to look it face to blob and not run away as most sane folks would.

You can tell from the opening that things aren’t going to go well for the staff and management of We Love Toys. As the body count rises and more zombies come out to play, the staff are oblivious to the impending threat until the gore catches up with them and all hell breaks loose. Settling into a survivor of the fittest mode zaps a bit of the early energy before the crazy escalates again as the alien menace plays out.

Revelling in the schlock right up until its last low-res cheesy moments, Black Friday proves that zombie franchise films will endure and still provide some laughs, some gore and keep the prosthetics industry going strong for the foreseeable future. BLACK FRIDAY hits home entertainment on DVD and VOD on the 9th of March and is being released by Defiant Screen Entertainment.
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A decade after Zombieland became a hit film and a cult classic, the lead cast (Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, and Emma Stone) have reunited with director Ruben Fleischer (Venom) and the original writers Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick (Deadpool) for Zombieland: Double Tap.

In the sequel, written by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick and Dave Callaham, through comic mayhem that stretches from the White House and through the heartland, these four slayers must face off against the many new kinds of zombies that have evolved since the first movie, as well as some new human survivors. But most of all, they have to face the growing pains of their own snarky, makeshift family.

Starring Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, and Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, Rosario Dawson, Zoey Deutch and Luke Wilson, Zombieland: Double Tap will be released in Australian Cinemas October 17!
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There is something so universal about zombie movies, the first thing being the thoughts of what you would do if the dead actually came back alive. Almost everyone has seen so many zombie flicks by now that you would already know most of the beginner’s rules, you know, getting weapons, learning the art of the double tap and of course not killing Bill Murray. What does Sam do in this situation? What would anyone do?

Whether it was a budgetary necessity or a writer’s decision, Sam stays in the apartment and gathers food and weapons. He then methodically tries to find an exit while rummaging through all the apartments. The glimpses of other people’s lives helps him with the feelings of isolation. It is the banality of this existence that is convincing and becomes the real horror. In this way the film delivers its biggest jolts.

The Night Eats The World is available now to Rent or Buy on DVD & Digital!
Rob Hudson
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With only hours until D-Day, a team of American paratroopers drop into Nazi-occupied France to carry out a mission that’s crucial to the invasion’s success. Tasked with destroying a radio transmitter atop a fortified church, the desperate soldiers join forces with a young French villager to penetrate the walls and take down the tower. But, in a mysterious Nazi lab beneath the church, the outnumbered G.I.s come face-to-face with enemies unlike any the world has ever seen. From producer J.J. Abrams, Overlord is a thrilling, pulse-pounding action adventure with a twist.

IN CINEMAS DECEMBER 6
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Watch the trailer for OVERLORD and enter this competition below.

Competition will be drawn 4 December 2018, winners will be notified by mail. ©2018 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved

Walker Stalker Con is the largest zombie, horror and sci-fi convention in the WORLD, with more than 250,000 attendees globally across three countries and twelve cities.

The Australian leg will see thousands of fans embarking on the Sydney and Melbourne Showgrounds in February 2018 for an unforgettable experience for everyone from the diehard fan, to families, to those with an ever-growing interest in the genre. Both cities will be treated to two full days of one-of-a-kind experiences, exclusive panels, cosplay, and celebrity guests.

The event is loved globally by fans and celebrity guests alike:

‘I ESPECIALLY LOVE MEETING THE LITTLE ONES AT WALKER STALKER. NOTHING IS MORE SPECIAL THAN SEEING A CHILD’S FACE LIGHT UP.’ – MICHAEL CUDLITZ (ABRAHAM, THE WALKING DEAD)

‘I LOVE BEING AROUND THE CAST FAMILY AND HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET MY FANS IN PERSON, IT’S A GREAT EXPERIENCE!’ – KATELYN NACON (ENID, THE WALKING DEAD)

‘I LOVE SOCIAL MEDIA, BUT MEETING FANS AT WALKER STALKER IS SO MUCH MORE PERSONAL!’ – ROSS MARQUAND (AARON, THE WALKING DEAD)

Ten of the most popular actors from the #1 show on television, The Walking Dead, are already confirmed to attend, meet fans, pose for photos, sign autographs and participate in stage interviews, including:
Norman Reedus (“Daryl”)
Michael Cudlitz (“Abraham”)
Alanna Masterson (“Tara”)
Ross Marquand (“Aaron”)
Katelyn Nacon (“Enid”)
Chandler Riggs (“Carl”)
Tom Payne (“Paul “Jesus” Rovia”)
Austin Amelio (“Dwight”)
Christian Serratos (“Rosita”)
Jeffrey Dean Morgan (“Negan”) *Sydney only*
Khary Payton (“Ezekiel”)

As well as meeting with their favourite stars, attendees will have access to a wide range of engaging and unique activities across the showgrounds, including:

• Free celebrity Q&A panel sessions led by stars of The Walking Dead
• FX, the home of The Walking Dead in Australia, is offering sanctuary to all who visit, in a heavily themed compound filled with activations to keep the walkers at bay and fans of the series entertained.
• Escape The Biters activation – Those up for the challenge can follow in the footsteps of the show’s survivors and walk, run or crawl through a house on the hunt for supplies, avoid the zombies and get out ASAP.
• A team of incredibly talented tattoo and graphic artists, helmed by celebrity tattoo artist Chris 51 (A&E’s Epic Ink, GeeksterInk Legends).
• Vendors who deal in the comic, entertainment, zombie and other genres and industries.
• Zombies and cosplayers roam the convention floor, making for interactive experiences attendees will never forget.

Walker Stalker Con Australia
3 – 4 February – The Dome at Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney
10 – 11 February – Exhibition Pavilion at Melbourne Showgrounds, Melbourne
http://walkerstalkercon.com

One problem – there is a leak in the lab. We’re on the edge of the zombie apocalypse. Containment is your chance to save the world and challenge the ordinary in this 90-minute strategy-based team adventure game.

Containment is a highly immersive, limited season experience that integrates live adventure gaming, immersive theatre, technology and world creation to create high-fidelity entertainment.

Step out of reality and launch into Australia’s most extraordinary zombie adventure.

Containment
18 – 29 October 2017
Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane
www.doextraordinary.com.au/containment