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Friday, June 07, 2013

Studio Resurrecting "Archie" Zombies



Following the upcoming publication of Archie Comics' new 'zombie' comic book series "Afterlife with Archie", available Fall 2013, written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, screenwriter of the new "Carrie" horror movie remake, comes word that Warners will develop a movie adaptation of "Afterlife", also scripted by Aguirre-Sacasa.


"...'Afterlife with Archie' combines two of my great passions: 'Archie' comics and horror comics," said Aguirre-Sacasa



"What if the Archie characters found themselves in a Stephen King novel like 'The Stand' or a Sam Raimi movie like 'The Evil Dead'? 



"The first arc is called 'Escape from Riverdale.' The second arc is called, brace yourself, 'Betty RIP.' 


"Of course, all the horror stuff will be balanced by elements that are quintessentially Archie..."



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