Rise of the Zombie(2013)
'Rise of the Zombie' is a 2013 Indian horror film in Hindi directed by Luke Kenny and Devaki Singh. The film stars Luke Kenny, Kirti Kulhari, and Ashwin Mushran in lead roles. The story follows a wildlife photographer who slowly transforms into the first zombie after coming into contact with a mysterious plant. Set in Mumbai and surrounding forests, the film explores the psychological and physical decay of its protagonist. Unlike conventional zombie movies, it focuses on the origin of the infection rather than an outbreak. The film received mixed reviews for its slow pacing and unconventional narrative. It was released theatrically in India on October 18, 2013.
Rise of the Zombie (2013) OTT release date is not officially announced yet — GudVibe tracks its streaming availability daily.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 5 April 2013
- Director
- Luke Kenny
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- 3.9/10
Storyline
A grieving wildlife photographer named Neil Parker discovers a strange plant in the forest. After touching it, his body begins to change in terrifying ways. He loses his emotions, his memory, and his humanity. As he transforms into the first zombie, he must face the horrifying truth of what he is becoming.
“Before the outbreak, there was one”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- It was one of the first mainstream Hindi films to use the zombie genre, predating the more popular 'Go Goa Gone' by a few months.
- The film was shot extensively in the forests of Uttarakhand, using real wildlife footage captured by the crew.
- Director Devaki Singh also worked as a wildlife photographer, which influenced the film's authentic outdoor scenes.
- Actor Luke Kenny, who plays the lead, also co-wrote the film's story and was involved in its creative development.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical release and was later promoted heavily as India's first zombie film.
- Special effects for the transformation scenes were done using practical makeup instead of heavy computer graphics.
- The soundtrack features a song by Pakistani band Mekaal Hasan Band, which is rare for a Bollywood horror film.