Pontypool
Directed by Bruce McDonald
A shock jock struggles to survive when a virus starts turning his listeners violent. After getting fired, Grant can only get a job on the morning show in the small town of Pontypool. But what begins as another boring day quickly turns deadly, when bizarre reports start coming in of people committing horrendous acts of violence. But why isn't there anything about it on the news wires? Before long Grant and the staff are trapped in the radio station, where they realize the insanity may be caused by a virus transmitted through the airwaves of Grant's station. Contains strong language, sexual scenes, violence and gore.
A shock jock struggles to survive when a virus starts turning his listeners violent.
Cast: Stephen McHattie, Lisa Houle, Georgina Reilly
Member Reviews
Nothing less than a 5 skull movie. Pure nostalgia for me, though, so I am biased. I saw this when it first launched and pretty much went directly to SuckFlix. I wouldn't call it a slow burn, but if you like mysterious, atmospheric, wtf is going on? - type movies, then you'll love Pontypool. I've shown it to several people through the years - everyone loves it. It is DIFFERENT. In a GREAT way. You really need to stop reading this and go watch it.
Loved the premise, and the buildup of tension! The reveal? Eh.
I LOVE this movie. The premise is so very different and original.
the suspense builds from the beginning and just keeps going!
Fantastic! One of the tensest movies I've seen with a great premise. The acting is phenomenal too