

Pontypool

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.
Saw this on 'Infections' episode of Eli Roth's History of Horror a while ago and I was intrigued by the concept. This is a genuinely unique zombie film anchored by a wonderful lead performance. An excellent example of how expertly written dialogue can work together with your imagination. The whole time I was thinking of many theories of what is really happening outside the place they're in. It's pretty incredible how much of a story they tell without showing anything. The minimal cast and set are utilized so astonishingly well and the claustrophobic nature of the single setting builds very well tension. Stephen McHattie has a wonderful voice and I fell in love instantly. Absolutely fantastic stuff.