Trailer: Cell

Cell

and stars in this adaptation Stephen King’s 2006 novel about people turned into violent zombies from a pulse through phones. I read the original novel a few years ago and I can say that I enjoyed this unique apocalyptic tale, which can be seen as an allegory about our addiction to technology. That said, this trailer does somewhat reveal that cellphones turning people into zombies is an inherently ridiculous premise. However, with John Cusack and Samuel L Jackson reuniting from previous Stephen King adaptation 1408, this will still be a film that I consider checking out when it opens on July 8.

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Sean Patrick Kelly

Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.

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