UPDATED: Magnet to Release Romero's 'Survival of the Dead'
It was announced last month that genre friends Magnet Releasing had acquired the US rights to George A. Romero's latest zombie opus, Survival of the Dead. Today, Variety reports that Magnet will release Survival in the Spring, more after the break.
According to Variety, 'Magnet will unspook Survival on VOD platforms nationwide a month before its theatrical release' which they are saying is set for the 'spring'.
“George A. Romero is an undisputed cinematic legend, and we’re honored to be bringing another installment of this incredible series of films to horror fans,” said Magnolia President Eamonn Bowles. “SURVIVAL is smart, extremely fun and a worthy addition to the ‘Of the Dead’ franchise.”
Says Romero, “I’m a big admirer of the team at Magnolia. They’re creative and passionate, and I’m excited to put “Survival” in their hands.”
There was a lot of nice buzz coming out of Tornoto after Survival screened, you can read FEARnet's review of Survival of the Dead here.
This is good news for genre fans.
