A reimagining of George A. Romero's beloved 1985 film, Day of the Dead: Bloodline is spotlighted in the movie's first red band trailer that's packed with living dead carnage and crucial scientific research, including a new twist on the smart zombie Bub (known as "Max" in the new film).

IGN premiered the new red band trailer that you can watch below. Stay tuned to Daily Dead for more updates on Day of the Dead: Bloodline, and read on for the film's official release details and synopsis:

"Saban Films will release the upcoming horror film DAY OF THE DEAD: BLOODLINE in Theaters, on VOD and Digital HD on January 5, 2018.

DAY OF THE DEAD: BLOODLINE, a reimagining of George A. Romero’s cult classic, stars Johnathon Schaech (“Legends of Tomorrow,” Prom Night), Sophie Skelton (Starz's "Outlander," 211), Marcus Vanco ("The Shannara Chronicles," Unbroken) and Jeff Gum (The Forgiven, Primal). The film was directed by Hèctor Hernández Vicens (The Corpse of Anna Fritz) and was written by Mark Tonderai (House at the End of the Street, Hush) and Lars Jacobson (Baby Blues).

A reimagining of George A. Romero’s cult classic, DAY OF THE DEAD: BLOODLINE is set in a post-apocalyptic, zombie-filled world where a former med school student is tormented by a dark figure from her past. The only thing is, he’s a half-human, half-zombie hell-bent on destroying her world."

Image Credit: Above image is from Bloody Disgusting.

Red band trailer:

Source: IGN
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