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Zombies may have reached their saturation point in pop culture, but it will be some time before they've fully faded into the background again. Unfortunately, that means plenty of rote iterations of the same story are in our future. Proving my point is the film State of Emergency.

An explosion at a military bio-weapons plant unleashes a toxin into the air, turning nearby citizens into flesh-eating monsters. Jim (Jay Hayden) tries to escape, losing his almost-fiancée—he was hours away from proposing to her before the explosion—in the process. As the military moves in to quarantine the area, Jim must fight for survival. Luckily he finds shelter and friendship in an abandoned warehouse where couple Scott (Scott Lilly) & Julie (Kathryn Todd Norman) and diabetic Ix (Tori White), short for Alex, are hiding out. From there it's just an overly tense wait for rescue or death.

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Image Entertainment is releasing the horror-thriller State of Emergency on DVD April 16. This new film gives us a different take on the zombie genre, centering on a man trapped inside a quarantine zone after an undead outbreak. We have a contest lined up where fans can take home the DVD to add to their own collection. The undead are coming, so hurry and enter today! Read on for full details on how you can win...

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A bio-plant explosion will forever change the dynamic of a small country town. A man will be forced to kill those very people he once held dear.

A new clip from Image Entertainment's zombie thriller State of Emergency shows how paranoid one can get when faced with a zombie epidemic. Jay Hayden stars as Jim, who finds himself trapped within a zombie quarantine zone, fighting to stay alive. This scene shows Jim freaking out when he believes an undead intruder is in his midst. You can also clickHere to check out the trailer that debuted last week.

State Of Emergency - Intruder

A bio-plant explosion will forever change the dynamic of a small country town. A man will be forced to kill those very people he once held dear. On April 16th, Image Entertainment challenges you to escape zombie-ridden Montgomery County with the release of State of Emergency. This harrowing tale of survival amongst the undead is directed by Turner Clay (Interception) and stars Jay Hayden (A Warrior's Heart), Tori White (Silent Night) and Andy Stahl...

Image Entertainment's trailer for State of Emergency makes it clear that this is not your average zombie movie. For one, unlike most undead thrillers, we get somewhat of a concrete reason as to why people become these hideous creatures. Jay Hayden stars as Jim, a man trapped within the quarantine zone after a bio-weapons plant explosion turns practically everyone into a flesh-eating monster. Take a look at the new footage from this zombie thriller, debuting on DVD April 16, along with the artwork and special features details.

State Of Emergency - Trailer

A bio-plant explosion will forever change the dynamic of a small country town. A man will be forced to kill those very people he once held dear. On April 16th, Image Entertainment challenges you to escape zombie-ridden Montgomery County with the release of State of Emergency. This harrowing tale of survival amongst the undead is directed by Turner Clay...

State of Emergency is a zombie styled featured set for a future North American release. The release date is April 16th and the film will be distributed via DVD and VOD, through Image Entertainment. The film involves a man trapped in a bio-hazard environment. A local plant has exploded and the fallout is creating a second problem. Locals begin to act strangely and Jim (Jay Hayden) has to seek refuge in a nearby farm. But, the crazed locals come knocking. State of Emergency was the first film reviewed on 28Dla.com in 2013. This indie thriller is well shot and well acted. There is a lot to like in Turner Clay's latest. And, fans of zombie features will find a few surprises in this release. Special features for the DVD release are listed below, with the film's official trailer. Director/writer: Turner Clay. Cast: Jay Hayden, Andy Stahl, Tori White,...

Image Entertainment are all set to roll out (or more appropriately shuffle out) writer/director Turner Clay's new apocalyptic tale 'State of Emergency' this coming April. The new to zombie feature will arrive on DVD across the Us on the 16th April and stars Jay Hayden, Andy Stahl, Tori White, Scott Lilly, Kathryn Todd Norman, McKenna Jones, Loren Albanese. The DVD comes complete with the movie, two behind-the-scenes making of featurettes and additional deleted scenes. If you live in the UK however you'll be able to run down to your local store and pick up a copy right now on DVD or Blu-ray. That is of course if your local high street store still exists in these tough financial times. Check out the Us DVD artwork and full plot breakdown below....

Director/writer: Turner Clay. Cast: Jay Hayden, Andy Stahl, Tori White, Scott Lilly, Kathryn Todd Norman and McKenna Jones. State of Emergency is a zombie styled horror feature from director Turner Clay. Yet, this films blends genres. There is drama, action and even romance in this ninety minute thriller. Released in the United Kingdom in December, State of Emergency is an effective film, with Clay's narrative style creating for a compelling experience. State of Emergency is a film that should not be missed by zombie cinema fans. The film's story focuses primarily on Jim (Jay Hayden). Jim is caught up in a chemical explosion that takes place in Montgomery County. The chemicals from the plant infect Jim's neighbours and soon, he is on the run from those infected by a dangerous nerve agent. Jim makes some friends along the way. Emilie (McKenna Jones), Scott (Scott Lilly) and Alex (Tori White...

Tagline: "The end is near!" State of Emergency is a horror title set for release in December. Unfortunately, this infectious film will only be released in the United Kingdom, beginning December 26th. State of Emergency could be a late Christmas present just for yourself. In the film's trailer, Jim (Jay Hayden) witnesses the explosion of a local chemical plant. The authorities quickly respond, but something strange begins to happen. Jim's neighbours turn into murderous monsters! With a quarantine in effect, Jim must wait out this disaster until help arrives. The breathtaking clip is below and fans of films such as 28 Days Later, the remake of Dawn of the Dead and La Horde will want to have a look. State of Emergency appears to be an exciting post-apocalyptic thriller. Release Date: December 26th (DVD). Director/writer: Turner Clay. Cast: Jay Hayden, Andy Stahl, Tori White, Scott Lilly, Kathryn Todd Norman, McKenna Jones and Loren Albanese.