Pontypool is a 2009 Canadian horror film directed by Bruce McDonald and adapted by Tony Burgess from Burgess' novel Pontypool Changes Everything.
Pontypool received generally positive reviews from critics and an 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
OneMetal's DVD reviewer, Graham Gough, praised Stephen McHattie's performance claiming that "his marvellous monologues sparkle with a wit and delivery rarely seen in low budget horror, and he clearly revels in portraying a character who’s simultaneously on the edge and completely at ease with himself. Most of all, he’s so goddamn cool". The review concluded that "Pontypool isn’t just for zombie or horror fans. Intelligent, ambitious and with plenty to say, it operates successfully as a thriller, horror and political satire", and that "It’ll be interesting to see where they go with the sequel, Pontypool Changes. One can but hope that McDonald and writer Burgess have more intellectually challenging tales to tell from the embittered town of Pontypool, Ontario."
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