It's not April 1st, you're not still asleep, and we're not kidding. A movie based on LucasArts SNES classic Zombies Ate My Neighbours is in development.
A script has been written by newcomer John Darko, and is described as "Superbad + Zombieland + Home Alone". It's a coming-of-age comedy, with zombies. And yes, protagonists Zeke and Julie still feature.
While the film's producers are still seeking both finances and the rights from Konami, apparently "things are going well and it's coming together". Wonder if it'll have tentacles in it? Hell, I'd pay just to see the giant baby.
Source: First Showing
Melancholick
Though I do agree that this--unfortunately--feels like a warmed-over AM/PM burrito at this point; a grab for an existing (If not obscure) license with the word "zombie" in the title.
pedantic asshole
"Neighbours?" Really? The name of the game is Zombies Ate My Neighbors, and the words that make up the title of a work are culturally invariant, surely.
I admit though the only reason I used the UK version was because my original source (Empire) used the 'u'.
"Neighbours?" Really? The name of the game is Zombies Ate My Neighbors, and the words that make up the title of a work are culturally invariant, surely. Otherwise, I would be able to get away with publishing a review of The Colour Purple without finding myself on the receiving end of a suggestion to go piss up a fucking rope.
Though I do agree that this--unfortunately--feels like a warmed-over AM/PM burrito at this point; a grab for an existing (If not obscure) license with the word "zombie" in the title. Just in time to do battle with the "Monster Squad" remake, at that.
("Hot Fuzz" is just as good. I love how the "tone" of the humour is all over the place, from puns to slapstick.)