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Rise of the Zombies (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Rise of the Zombies is a 2012 action thriller directed by Nick Lyon, starring Mariel Hemingway as Dr. Lynn Snyder, French Stewart and LeVar Burton. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $129,545 worldwide.

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Rise of the Zombies (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Nick Lyon
Genres
Thriller , Action , Horror
Original language
English
Studio
The Asylum
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rise of the Zombies About?

The premise of Rise of the Zombies without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When a zombie outbreak overwhelms San Francisco, a group of survivors finds refuge within the formidable Alcatraz Prison. Their sanctuary is short-lived as the undead eventually breach the island, forcing the desperate group to venture back to the mainland, which is now overrun by the relentless zombie horde.

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Cast & crew

Rise of the Zombies Cast & Characters

Mariel Hemingway leads the cast as Dr. Lynn Snyder, with French Stewart as Dr. Arnold and LeVar Burton as Dr. Dan Halpern. Directed by Nick Lyon; 46 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Nick Lyon

More films directed by Nick Lyon, best-rated first: On Fire, Continental Split, Aisle Be Home for Christmas and Titanic 666.

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Plot

Rise of the Zombies Plot Summary

What happens in Rise of the Zombies from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A water-borne virus triggers a sweeping zombie outbreak across San Francisco, forcing a small group of survivors to hole up on Alcatraz Island. Dr. Lynn Snyder, Mariel Hemingway, joins the makeshift refuge, alongside others who range from scientists to ordinary caretakers, all clinging to a fragile sense of safety as they exchange rumors of a possible breakthrough. Communications from Dr. Arnold, French Stewart, a mainland scientist, hint at a potential cure, while Dr. Dan Halpern, LeVar Burton, struggles to advance his own work, studying whatever pieces of the infected he can access from the dead, a process hampered by the island’s limited resources. Caspian, Danny Trejo, and the other refugees burn zombie corpses stored on the island, trying to keep the outbreak contained in a place meant for safety.

Full summary

The whole story of Rise of the Zombies, scene by scene

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Box office

Rise of the Zombies Box Office

Rise of the Zombies grossed $129,545 worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$129.5K

International
$129.5K
Videos

Rise of the Zombies Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 3 trailers.

Rise Of The Zombies - Trailer
  • Trailer Rise Of The Zombies (2012) - Trailer
  • Trailer Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Rise of the Zombies?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the primary cause of the zombie outbreak in the film?
Cars

Cars in Rise of the Zombies

17 cars on screen, including the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 2004 Toyota Tacoma.

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  • 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Rise of the Zombies 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Important role
  • 2004 Toyota Tacoma in Rise of the Zombies 2004 Toyota Tacoma Important role
  • 1990 Lexus LS 400 in Rise of the Zombies 1990 Lexus LS 400 Minor role
  • 1996 Plymouth Neon in Rise of the Zombies 1996 Plymouth Neon Minor role
Details

Rise of the Zombies Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Zombie Invasion War” and “El Origen de los Zombies”.

Also known as
  • Zombie Invasion War
  • El Origen de los Zombies
  • Ascensão dos Zumbis
  • 2013: Rise of the Zombies
  • 丧尸崛起
  • Rise of the Zombies - Il ritorno degli zombie
  • A zombik lázadása
  • A Invasão Zumbi
  • Η εξέγερση των Ζόμπι
  • Восстание зомби
  • ซอมบี้คุกแตก
  • 活屍崛起

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Rise of the Zombies FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Rise of the Zombies, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rise of the Zombies?

Rise of the Zombies runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Rise of the Zombies released?

Rise of the Zombies was released on October 27, 2012.

Who directed Rise of the Zombies?

Rise of the Zombies was directed by Nick Lyon.

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Who is in the cast of Rise of the Zombies?

Rise of the Zombies stars Mariel Hemingway as Dr. Lynn Snyder, French Stewart as Dr. Arnold and LeVar Burton as Dr. Dan Halpern, among 46 credited actors.

How much did Rise of the Zombies make at the box office?

Rise of the Zombies grossed $129,545 worldwide.

Does Rise of the Zombies have a post-credit scene?

No. Rise of the Zombies has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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