Dead Air (film)
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Dead Air is a 2009 horror/science fiction film. Dead Air focuses on a radio station that warns its listeners after an explosion unleashes "zombies" into Los Angeles. Writer Kenny Yakkel explains that the zombies are not actual zombies, "It's like a PCP zombie movie, that's my take on it 'cause they're not really dead."
. The gas turns its victims instantly "into an immediate rage of insanity and violence". Controversial Los Angeles talk show radio host Logan Burnhardt (Moseley
) and his production team are caught up in the middle of the chaos, and only blocks away from the explosion site, they begin to receive reports of rioters in the streets and listeners continue to call in reports of their first hand experiences. In addition to those infected by the virus, the terrorists, led by Abir (Negahban), responsible for the attacks attempt to make their way to Logan's studio, killing anyone in the way.
and production wrapped on the film in late April 2007. It has been described as 28 Days Later
meets Talk Radio
, "but this is less about the flesheating-zombie thing and more about the paranoia following 9/11." It will bring together Bill Moseley and Patricia Tallman as Lucy, Moseley's character's ex-wife; the two had previously worked together on Tom Savini
's remake of Night of the Living Dead
. The film also marks Tallman's return to the genre, which the actress claims is her first work of substance since the end of her run on TV's Babylon 5
.
Though originally slated for a Winter 2007 theatrical release, Dead Air, was released on October 27, 2009 on DVD.
Plot
A plague in the form of a toxic viral gas is unleashed at major sporting events across the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The gas turns its victims instantly "into an immediate rage of insanity and violence". Controversial Los Angeles talk show radio host Logan Burnhardt (Moseley
Bill Moseley
William "Bill" Moseley is an American film actor and musician who has starred in a number of cult classic horror films, including House of 1000 Corpses, Repo! The Genetic Opera and The Devil's Rejects. His first big role was in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 as Chop Top...
) and his production team are caught up in the middle of the chaos, and only blocks away from the explosion site, they begin to receive reports of rioters in the streets and listeners continue to call in reports of their first hand experiences. In addition to those infected by the virus, the terrorists, led by Abir (Negahban), responsible for the attacks attempt to make their way to Logan's studio, killing anyone in the way.
Cast
- Bill MoseleyBill MoseleyWilliam "Bill" Moseley is an American film actor and musician who has starred in a number of cult classic horror films, including House of 1000 Corpses, Repo! The Genetic Opera and The Devil's Rejects. His first big role was in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 as Chop Top...
as Logan Burnhardt - Patricia TallmanPatricia TallmanPatricia J. Tallman is an American actress and stunt performer, sometimes credited as Pat Tallman.-Early life:Patricia is the daughter of Jerry Tallman, a radio entertainer...
as Lucy - David MoscowDavid MoscowDavid Raphael Moscow is an American actor. His first major role was as the young Josh Baskin in the 1988 film Big, in which his character was magically transformed into an adult played by Tom Hanks.-Early life:...
as Gil - Navid Negahban as Abir
- Corbin BernsenCorbin BernsenCorbin Dean Bernsen is an American actor and director, known for his work on television. He is best known for his roles as divorce attorney Arnold Becker on the NBC drama series L.A. Law, and as retired police detective Henry Spencer on the USA Network comedy-drama series Psych...
as Dr. F - Josh FeinmanJosh FeinmanJoshua "Josh" Feinman is an American film and television actor with appearances in Men of Honor, Transformers, and Mr. Woodcock.- Personal life :...
as Burt - Anthony Ray ParkerAnthony Ray ParkerAnthony Ray Parker is an American actor.Parker was born in Saginaw, Michigan, USA, and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. For years during the late 1990s and early 2000s, Parker settled in New Zealand and had a prominent career on television in various shows as Suzanne Paul's sidekick....
as Tanner - Haley PullosHaley PullosHaley Alexis Pullos is an American actress. She currently portrays Molly Lansing Davis on General Hospital.-Life and career:Pullos was born in Palo Alto, California. She has two brothers and two sisters...
as Dee Dee - Nicholas Guilak as Kalil
- Herzl Tobey as Majeed
- Lakshmi ManchuLakshmi ManchuLakshmi Prasanna Manchu is an Indian film actress, producer and a television host. She is the only daughter of actor Mohan Babu and his first wife late Vidya Devi. She graduated with a Bachelors in Theater Oklahoma City University. She has acted in the American Television series Las Vegas and...
as Gabbi
Production
Dead Air began filming in March, 2007 on location in Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
and production wrapped on the film in late April 2007. It has been described as 28 Days Later
28 Days Later
28 Days Later is an acclaimed 2002 British horror film directed by Danny Boyle. The screenplay was written by Alex Garland, and the film stars Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Brendan Gleeson, Megan Burns, and Christopher Eccleston...
meets Talk Radio
Talk Radio (film)
Talk Radio is a 1988 American drama film, starring Eric Bogosian, Ellen Greene and Leslie Hope. Directed by Oliver Stone, the film was based on the play by Eric Bogosian and Tad Savinar. Portions of the film and play were based on the assassination of radio host Alan Berg in 1984...
, "but this is less about the flesheating-zombie thing and more about the paranoia following 9/11." It will bring together Bill Moseley and Patricia Tallman as Lucy, Moseley's character's ex-wife; the two had previously worked together on Tom Savini
Tom Savini
Thomas Vincent "Tom" Savini is an American actor, stuntman, director, award-winning special effects and makeup artist. He is known for his work on the Living Dead films directed by George A. Romero, as well as Creepshow, The Burning, Friday the 13th, The Prowler, and Maniac. He directed the 1990...
's remake of Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead is a 1968 American independent black-and-white zombie film and cult film directed by George A. Romero, starring Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea and Karl Hardman. It premiered on October 1, 1968, and was completed on a USD$114,000 budget. After decades of cinematic re-releases, it...
. The film also marks Tallman's return to the genre, which the actress claims is her first work of substance since the end of her run on TV's Babylon 5
Babylon 5
Babylon 5 is an American science fiction television series created, produced and largely written by J. Michael Straczynski. The show centers on a space station named Babylon 5: a focal point for politics, diplomacy, and conflict during the years 2257–2262...
.
Though originally slated for a Winter 2007 theatrical release, Dead Air, was released on October 27, 2009 on DVD.
External links
- Dead Air official website (includes film trailer)