Director: Peter Lepeniotis
A gleefully campy monster comedy from Canada, Zombie Town pairs slapstick horror with a cast of veteran comedic actors for a 2023 throwback to midnight-movie schlock.
What is Zombie Town about?
When two curious friends, Amy and Mike, sit down for a private screening of a forgotten movie reel, they accidentally wake a hex that has lain dormant for hundreds of years. Within hours their sleepy hometown fills with shambling, ravenous ghouls hungry for anything that moves. With no help coming from the authorities, the pair set out to track down the reclusive, notorious filmmaker responsible for the cursed footage, believing he alone holds the key to reversing it. Their search turns into a frantic dash through overrun streets, boarded-up shops, and a school gymnasium turned makeshift shelter, forcing them to improvise weapons and alliances at every turn. The clock is ticking not just for their town but for anyone within reach of the spreading outbreak.
Cast & crew
The ensemble leans on genre-comedy pedigree: Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd headline alongside Henry Czerny, Bruce McCulloch, and Scott Thompson, with younger cast members Brenna Coates, Madi Monroe, and Marlon Kazadi carrying the teen leads. Director Peter Lepeniotis, better known for animated features, brings a broad, exaggerated comic timing to the practical zombie effects.
Context & significance
Produced in Canada, Zombie Town sits in the long tradition of horror-comedy hybrids that favor rubber makeup and one-liners over dread, aiming squarely at fans of nostalgic B-movie theatrics rather than prestige horror. Its 2023 release leans into that retro spirit deliberately, pairing modern production values with an old-fashioned creature-feature premise.
Where & how to watch
Zombie Town streams on K-Time with a Persian-dubbed track and Farsi subtitles, playable after a free account login — no payment details required just to browse the page. The interface, menus, and search are all built around a Farsi-first experience for Persian-speaking audiences wherever they live.