Release Date: March 7, 2025
These days, it’s very rare to hear about what Clive Barker is up to, and I’m certainly glad he’s not retired. And although his attempts to get some of his stories animated has been tough (I remember hearing about failing to get Thief of Always made a long time ago), it seems Viva Pictures have done what others could not move forward! Night of the Zoopocalypse is a story concept this author pitched some time ago, and the casting and trailer look awesome!
The art style reminds me of Illumination Pictures’ work (I see a lot of Scrat in it), and I fully expected the Jaws homage. As for whether this work will carry some of that dark edge Barker is famous for, hopefully this film will balance what’s needed to make this work accessible for all ages.
This animated movie concerns various captured critters dealing with the apocalypse in the only way they know how, and no, the Penguins of Madagascar are nowhere near saving everyone!
From the Press Release:
Directed by: Ricardo Curtis and Rodrigo Perez-Castro
Starring: David Harbour, Scott Thompson,
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee and Gabbi Kosmidis
Synopsis: When a meteor crashes into Colepepper Zoo, it unleashes a virus that transforms the zoo animals into zombies. Gracie (Gabbi Kosmidis), a young quirky wolf, teams up with a gruff mountain lion named Dan (David Harbour). Together they lead a team of survivors — including Xavier, the movie-obsessed lemur, Frida the fiery capybara, and Poot the baby pygmy hippo — on a perilous mission to escape the virus and rescue their zoo, on one spooky Night of the Zoopocalypse!
Night of the Zoopocalypse Teaser
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