2021 - 5 years after the outbreak of a mysterious virus that turned humans into bloodthirsty, undead beasts much of the world’s population has been decimated. When governments were unable to keep the disease at bay, the Contagion Special Unit was formed with the toughest soldiers and best specialists to fight the infected. Because of the rapidly decreasing number of soldiers, a popular online video game Dead Trigger that mirrors the terrifying events was created. The best efforts of the gamers are monitored by the CSU who recruit the highest rated zombie killers. The young recruits are called “Dead Triggers”. The movie follows a group of young recruits who must travel to the origin of the outbreak to find a missing team of scientists who were searching for a cure.
Practical Effects
Surprisingly decent zombie makeup for the budget.
Stunts
Dolph still throws a mean punch at 70.
Director
Scott Windhauser
Dolph Lundgren
Kyle Walker
Autumn Reeser
Tara Conlan
Romeo
Gerald 'G Dog' Jefferson
Isaiah Washington
Rockstock
Chris Galya
Chris Northon
Oleg Taktarov
Lt. Martinov
Brooke Johnston
Lt. Marchetti
Natali Yura
Naomi Shika
Luciana Carro
Samantha Atkins
Joel Gretsch
General Conlan
Tamara Braun
Gloria Russo
Justin Chon
Daniel Chen
Alyona Chekhova
Nika
Seira Kagami
Lika
James Chalke
Father Julian
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The original Dead Trigger mobile game was a 2012 freemium shooter that made $50 million before this film's $5 million budget adaptation.
Released during peak 'video game movie' desperation (2016-2019), this represents the tier below even Uwe Boll's output—direct-to-streaming before streaming prestige existed.
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