‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ Review: Blends Horror and Humor, A Must-Watch

March 6, 2025 Benjamin Noah Anime, Box Office Collection, Hollywood, Movie Reviews 0

Night of the Zoopocalypse' Review: A Unique Animated Experience"

The animated comedy horror film, ‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ will be released in the United States and Canada on March 7, 2025. The film had its world premiere at the 57th Sitges Film Festival on October 6, 2024.

Star-Studded Cast

The film boasts an impressive voice cast, including Gabbi Kosmidis as Gracie, a young quirky timber wolf, and David Harbour as Dan, a gruff mountain lion.

Other notable cast members include Scott Thompson as Ash, a sarcastic ostrich, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Felix, an egotistical proboscis monkey, and Heather Loreto as Frida, a fiery capybara.

Plot Overview

‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ follows the story of a group of animal survivors in Colepepper Zoo, where a meteor crash brings a mysterious space virus that turns the zoo creatures into slobbering mutant zombies.

The plot centers around Gracie, a young wolf, and Dan, a mountain lion, who team up to find a cure for the virus while leading a rag-tag group of survivors.

Their mission becomes even more urgent as they discover that the leader of the zombies, Bunny Zero, has plans to take over the world.

A Unique Blend of Comedy and Horror

Directed by Ricardo Curtis and Rodrigo Perez-Castro, the film is inspired by Clive Barker’s short story “ZOOmibes” and promises to deliver a unique blend of comedy and horror.

The animation and design, provided by studios such as L’Atelier Animation and House of Cool, bring the story to life with visually stunning and quirky characters.

Quotations from the Creators

In a recent interview, co-director Rodrigo Perez-Castro shared his excitement about the film, stating, “We wanted to create a story that balances humor and horror while delivering a heartfelt message about teamwork and resilience.”

Producer Steven Hoban added, “The characters in ‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ are not just fighting zombies; they’re fighting for their home and each other.”

Expected Box Office Collections

Industry analysts predict that ‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ could gross around $50 million in its opening weekend, with a potential worldwide box office collection of $200 million.

The film’s unique blend of comedy and horror, along with its star-studded cast, is expected to draw a wide audience.

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