The Dead Island Trailer Gets a Movie Option

Okay, technically the entire Dead Island game has been optioned by Lionsgate for some future killing-zombies-in-paradise-type flick. But let’s not kid ourselves — they’re buying the rights to that amazing trailer, the one that wrecked all our shit so badly (and which is above, by the way). In fact, Lionsgate isn’t even denying it — check out their press release:

“Like the trailer that will serve as its primary creative
inspiration, the film ‘Dead Island’ will be an innovation of the zombie
genre because of its focus on human emotion, family ties and non-linear
storytelling. ‘Like the hundreds of journalists and millions of fans
who were so passionate and vocal about the Dead Island trailer, we too
were awestruck… This is exactly the type of property we’re looking to
adapt at Lionsgate – it’s sophisticated, edgy, and a true elevation of a
genre that we know and love. It also has built in brand recognition
around the world, and franchise potential.’“

I see why they did it, but I can’t help but wonder if this might backfire on them. I mean, I can’t even watch the goddamn Dead Island trailer again because it’s so emotionally devastating. I can’t imagine sitting through an entire movie of the same. A 90-minute Dead Island movie that was as heartwrenching as the trailer would make Schindler’s List look like Dude, Where My Car in comparison. (Via Bloody Disgusting)