First Platoon

First Platoon is an upcoming post-apocalyptic zombie comedy film which is currently in pre-production and is slated for release in 2011. It was written and directed by Chris Gabriel, and Produced by First Earth Films and Laughing Jack Entertainment. First Platoon centers around Rock Brannigan (Scott Gibson) and his ragtag squad of ex-military zombie hunters trying to make a living in the desert Southwest two years after the zombie apocalypse. Along the way they encounter the grizzled Pa Jericho (Sid Haig), and the eccentric Rex Necro (Malcolm McDowell). Writer/Director Chris Gabriel created First Platoon with the goal of staying true to classic zombie movies, such as the Living Dead films of George A. Romero in a way that traditional...