Radioactive is thrilled to announce the theatrical release of THE RED, an outrageous comedy horror film set in the Australian outback. This unique movie features Rippy, a giant Zombie Kangaroo, who is poised to become Australia’s next iconic character.
By day, Rippy is your average bloke, but by night, he transforms into a terrifying Zombie Kangaroo, ready to deliver laughs and frights. Don’t miss this wild adventure in cinemas this Halloween!
In ‘The Red’, this unforgettable character is hell bent on terrorising the remote town of Axehead, and is set to become a beloved fixture in the international comedy/horror genre.
Alongside Rippy, the film features an all-star Aussie cast, including Terminator and Alien legend Michael Biehn, Australian acting royalty Angie Milliken, Mystery Road’s Aaron Pedersen, and rising star Tess Haubrich. THE RED follows the story of young police officer Maddy (Tess Haubrich), who is determined to live up to her deceased father’s legacy.
Her courage is put to the test when locals are found brutally ripped to shreds by the zombie kangaroo. As the undead beast leaves a trail of carnage, Maddy, with the help of her eccentric uncle Schmitty (Michael Biehn) and resilient aunt Donna (Angie Milliken), must embark on a high-stakes battle to save the town.
Producer Jessica Butland shares her excitement:
“This film is a wild ride from start to finish, delivering everything creature feature fans
would expect from such an outrageous concept! It also delivers for mainstream
audiences with its throw back to classic Aussie slang and pop-culture.”
Director Ryan Coonan, building on the success of his 2014 short film WATERBORNE, brings this absurdly bloody tale to life. “THE RED is a horror comedy film influenced by classic creature features such as THE THING, AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, JAWS and RAZORBACK,” says Coonan.
Watch The Red Rippy’s Gone Rogue Official Trailer
THE RED is headed to cinemas across Australia and New Zealand this Halloween. Don’t miss out on what promises to be the next cult classic in horror comedies!
