Scream and Laugh with Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse

In the past few years we have seen zombies make their way to every kind and form of entertainment. I myself have just recently experienced the thrills and chills of "The Walking Dead" Haunted Horror House in Eastwood; which is a carnival style Horror House based on the widely popular AMC TV Series which is in turn based on the comic book series by Robert Kirkman. 

There has also been a number of different zombie movies recently, from the zombie-comedy "Zombieland", the suspense and heart-stopping "World War Z" based on the book of the same name (loved the movie, hated the book)  and even the Young Adult Romantic Zombie Movie "Warm Bodies" (loved the book, the movie was okay). There is even a new zombie movie genre out there-Zombie Classic with  the upcoming "Pride & Prejudice & Zombies"  movie adaptation from yes-the classic Jane Austen novel (with a twist of zombies - obviously, I haven't read the book yet - would you recommend it?)

Now that there has been many different zombie movies how is Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse any different?  

Well let's just say that the film pushes the envelope when it comes to its innuendo filled scenes (you do have three young teenagers as leads in the film - so yeah, boys will be boys). The film has some of the most disturbingly hilarious scenes that I still can't shake off my system, days after seeing the movie. It's gross but it's funny - like, really funny. 

"Scouts-" follows many themes from teen movies such as first love, friendship and the ever cruel 'teenage caste system'. Yet these themes do not overpower the Zombie content in the film- which is good actually, so you don't feel it being shoved down your throat. 

The movie is the kind that you sit through just to enjoy and to laugh throughout. No need to think about values and having a moral compass at the time of an apocalypse. If you can't laugh out loud for your Monday TV Zombie fix then Scouts - is for you. 

Directed by Chris Landon,, the film follows the story of three scouts and lifelong friends who join forces with one badass cocktail waitress to become the world's most unlikely team of heroes. When their peaceful town is ravaged by a zombie invasion- they'll put their scouting skills to the test to save mankind from the undead. 

The movie stars Tye Sheridan, David Koechner, Cloris Leachman, Halston Sage, Logan Miller, Joey Morgan, Sarah Dumont and Patrick Schwarzenegger. 

The movie is rated R-16 which means that there will no cuts or blurs whatsoever and you can enjoy it for all its exploding guts and glory which is a must for any good zombie flick.

Now showing in Philippine theaters, Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse is distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

Fox Philippines gives an even better The Walking Dead experience!

February marks the annual (obliged) celebration of "love" through the commercially (and economically) driven occasion known as Valentines Day but not everything is about hearts and chocolates since February also marks the return of: 'The Walking Dead' from its mid season hiatus.

So while the rest of humanity is off in a heart-shaped wonderland filled with roses and chocolates an entire following of 'The Walking Dead' fans will be eagerly awaiting the return of their favorite zombie franchise. So if the zombie apocalypse does happen you already know the people who will be ahead in the game :p 

So why am I blogging about The Walking Dead's return? Well this blog post is to commemorate and acknowledge the efforts of Fox Philippines to bring the latest episode to your TVs (and if you have a big ass TV then it makes for a great TV watching experience) closer to the US telecast! So close in fact that it is parallel to the US telecast! This means that you get to watch the latest episode while it is hot and fresh from the oven (so to speak)!   

You can watch The Walking Dead on Fox Philippines as early as Monday 11:35 AM, February 10 (and if you're not familiar with time zones this is Sunday evening in the US) and catch the prime time telecast at 8:55 PM on Monday and if you've developed the Saturday habit of watching the latest episode- you can still relive that practice with friends and families (the family that screams together while watching zombies stays together) :P  

I won't pretend to be something I'm not by saying that I never watched anything online by streaming or downloading it. I remember watching TV series that I follow online by streaming them and probably anyone of us can say that they did the same one point.  

Which is why I believe that in these fast paced times we should all adapt in order to stay relevant and compete with the infinite possibilities which the internet represents. So kudos to Fox Philippines for bringing their A game and making our 'The Walking Dead' experience an even better one. 

You can watch The Walking Dead on Fox Philippines, Channel 50 on Sky Cable on Monday, February 10 as early as 11:35 AM and catch the prime time telecast on Monday at 8:55 PM and on Saturdays at 8:55 PM.    

Vhal and Chad's Left for Dead Prenup Shoot

Val and Chad ready to kick some zombie ass. 

Just like High School Friends, the friends you meet in College have a special place in your heart,, especially if you were able to maintain the friendship even after graduation. 

That was also the case with our friendship with Valerie or 'Vhal'. 

Paul first saw Valerie when she was a freshman in College and they were both cast in the play 'Wanted a Muchacho' but since they were both taking up the same course (Computer Science) they got to know each other better and together with our other friend Jomart shared the same passion and love for drawing. Which is why they all ended up being part of the College Publication as Cartoonists where I also joined eventually as a writer and the rest is history.