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Pontypool

  • 20082008
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
32K
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Pontypool (2008)
A psychological thriller in which a deadly virus infects a small Ontario town.
Play trailer1:35
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  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
A radio host interprets the possible outbreak of a deadly virus which infects the small Ontario town he is stationed in.A radio host interprets the possible outbreak of a deadly virus which infects the small Ontario town he is stationed in.A radio host interprets the possible outbreak of a deadly virus which infects the small Ontario town he is stationed in.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
32K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Bruce McDonald
  • Writer
    • Tony Burgess(novel "Pontypool Changes Everything")
  • Stars
    • Stephen McHattie
    • Lisa Houle
    • Georgina Reilly
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bruce McDonald
  • Writer
    • Tony Burgess(novel "Pontypool Changes Everything")
  • Stars
    • Stephen McHattie
    • Lisa Houle
    • Georgina Reilly
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 211User reviews
    • 192Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 11 nominations

    Videos2

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    Trailer 1:35
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    Photos80

    Georgina Reilly in Pontypool (2008)
    Lisa Houle and Stephen McHattie in Pontypool (2008)
    Stephen McHattie in Pontypool (2008)
    Lisa Houle in Pontypool (2008)
    Pontypool (2008)
    Lisa Houle and Stephen McHattie in Pontypool (2008)
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    Stephen McHattie in Pontypool (2008)

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    Stephen McHattie
    Stephen McHattie
    • Grant Mazzyas Grant Mazzy
    Lisa Houle
    Lisa Houle
    • Sydney Briaras Sydney Briar
    Georgina Reilly
    Georgina Reilly
    • Laurel-Ann Drummondas Laurel-Ann Drummond
    Hrant Alianak
    Hrant Alianak
    • Dr. Mendezas Dr. Mendez
    Rick Roberts
    Rick Roberts
    • Ken Loneyas Ken Loney
    • (voice)
    Daniel Fathers
    Daniel Fathers
    • Nigel Healingas Nigel Healing
    Beatriz Yuste
    Beatriz Yuste
    • Nancy Freethyas Nancy Freethy
    Tony Burgess
    Tony Burgess
    • Tony (Lawrence)as Tony (Lawrence)
    Boyd Banks
    Boyd Banks
    • Jay (Osama)as Jay (Osama)
    Hannah Fleming
    • Maureen (Farraj)as Maureen (Farraj)
    Rachel Burns
    • Colleen (Daud)as Colleen (Daud)
    Laura Nordin
    Laura Nordin
    • Spooky Womanas Spooky Woman
    Louis Negin
    Louis Negin
    • Conversationalistas Conversationalist
    Diane Gordon
    • Conversationalistas Conversationalist
    Daniel Park
    Daniel Park
    • Conversationalistas Conversationalist
    Yvonne Moore
    • Conversationalistas Conversationalist
    Raffaele Carniato
    • Conversationalistas Conversationalist
    Derek Scott
    Derek Scott
    • Fish Hut Manas Fish Hut Man
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Bruce McDonald
    • Writer
      • Tony Burgess(novel "Pontypool Changes Everything")
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      "Pontypool" was produced as both a motion picture, and as a radio play. Both versions of "Pontypool" were influenced by Orson Welles' infamous radio production of "The War of the Worlds." The radio play was broadcast on the BBC's Art & Culture section of their World Service website. It is approximately 58 minutes long, as opposed to the film's running time of 95 minutes.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Grant Mazzy: Mrs. French's cat is missing. The signs are posted all over town. "Have you seen Honey?" We've all seen the posters, but nobody has seen Honey the cat. Nobody. Until last Thursday morning, when Miss Colette Piscine swerved her car to miss Honey the cat as she drove across a bridge. Well this bridge, now slightly damaged, is a bit of a local treasure and even has its own fancy name; Pont de Flaque. Now Collette, that sounds like Culotte. That's Panty in French. And Piscine means Pool. Panty pool. Flaque also means pool in French, so Colete Piscine, in French Panty Pool, drives over the Pont de Flaque, the Pont de Pool if you will, to avoid hitting Mrs. French's cat that has been missing in Pontypool. Pontypool. Pontypool. Panty pool. Pont de Flaque. What does it mean? Well, Norman Mailer, he had an interesting theory that he used to explain the strange coincidences in the aftermath of the JFK assasination. In the wake of huge events, after them and before them, physical details they spasm for a moment; they sort of unlock and when they come back into focus they suddenly coincide in a weird way. Street names and birthdates and middle names, all kind of superfluous things appear related to eachother. It's a ripple effect. So, what does it mean? Well... it means something's going to happen. Something big. But then, something's always about to happen.

    • Crazy credits
      There's a scene after the end credits.
    • Connections
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    • Soundtracks
      The Nefud Desert
      Music & Lyrics by Tony Burgess

      Performed by Boyd Banks, Tony Burgess, Rachel Burns, Hannah Fleming

    User reviews211

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Cunning linguist
    Stephen McHattie's mesmerizing performance as down-on-his-luck Radio talk show host, Grant Mazzy, bolsters an already intriguing premise that deals with a peculiar zombie outbreak that centers around linguistics in a way that I not only found interesting but the movie actually had me eagerly anticipating the sequel, but also making a beeline to get hold of both the books that originated their respective movies. That, my friend, is the sign of a good film. The only real trepidation the film caused me is the ending which I found awfully lackluster. Otherwise, the film caught my fancy.

    Ps: Stick through the credits as the movie isn't truly over
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    • Where does the name Pontypool come from?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 18, 2009 (Turkey)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Armenian
    • Also known as
      • Im Hoặc Chết
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Ponty Up Pictures
      • Shadow Shows
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,865
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,541
      • May 31, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $32,118
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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