New On Blu: Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse

New this week from Paramount is Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse, directed by Christopher Landon, and starring Tye Sheridan, Logan Miller, Joey Morgan, Sarah Dumont, David Koechner, and Cloris Leachman.

"Three scouts, on the eve of their last camp-out, discover the true meaning of friendship when they attempt to save their town from a zombie outbreak."

Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse is available now as a Blu-ray/DVD combo disc and a DVD edition.

New In Comics: Aliens vs. Zombies #5

New last week from Zenescope Entertainment was Aliens vs. Zombies #5.

"Previously in Aliens Vs. Zombies…

Surrounded by dozens of zombies, Colt, Nova, Melissa, and Raxus are saved from certain doom by Balgar, Cromm, and Tak…but Tavon’s life comes to an abrupt end when he’s on the wrong side of a zombie attack. Meanwhile, with the satellite dish in hand, the group decides to walk the subway line in order to get back to the ship and initiate the cure…however, they soon realize that heading underground was a big mistake.

Now…

It’s the final stretch as the makeshift team of human survivors and alien scientists attempts to save what’s left of the world. But can they survive long enough to finish their mission?"

Aliens vs. Zombies #5 was written by Joe Brusha, and illustrated by Vincenzo Riccardi, with Cover A by Jason Metcalf and Victor Bartlett, Cover B by Anthony Spay and Sanju Nivangune, Cover C by Ed Anderson, and Cover D by Giuseppe Cafaro and Alessia Nocera.

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New In Comics: Self Storage #3

New last week from 451 Media Group was Self Storage #3.

"The bodies keep piling up as the mystery of Self Storage Unit 83 continues. Chris must decide what to do regarding the mounting evidence that he cannot contain the bounty he blindly purchased. The content of the unit, a zombie girl of unknown origin named Jessica, has made it quite clear how much she enjoys the taste of human flesh. Chris leaves two fellow storage warriors in charge, as he follows the clues to a strange mansion on the other side of town. Let's just say the temporary caretakers of 83 pick the wrong time for a friendly game of paintball."

Self Storage #3 was written by Clay McLeod Chapman and illustrated by Matt Timson.

New In Comics: Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare #3

New this week from Dark Horse Comics is Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare #3.

"Leading into the Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 video game, this series shows how Crazy Dave, a group of tenacious plants, and some surprise visitors from the past and the future team up to combat Dr. Zomboss’s upgraded army!

This series is for zombie apocalypse and video game fans of all ages!"

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare #3 was written by Paul Tobin and illustrated by Jacob Chabot.

New On Blu: Zombie High

New this week from Scream Factory is Zombie High, directed by Ron Link, and starring Virginia Madsen, Sherilyn Fenn, Paul Feig, and Richard Cox.

"The incredible story of a hard-working student and the warped way of life that made her go wacky!

Virginia Madsen (Candyman, Sideways) and Richard Cox (Cruising) star in this humorous thriller about the bizarre happenings that occur in a prestigious boarding school. It seems to Andrea Miller (Madsen) that the upperclassmen act like robots. They're the perfect students – dedicated, involved and loyal. Their clothes are perfectly pressed and their hair is perfectly styled. It seems that the teachers have something to do with this ingratiating behavior. And when Andrea, the new kid at school, sees her friends turning into clones, she starts to suspect the worst."

Zombie High is available now on a Blu-ray/DVD combo disc.

Zombie Movie Marathon Today on Syfy

Syfy is featuring a zombie movie marathon all day today featuring Zombie Night, Rise of the Zombies, The Dead 2: India, Zombie Apocalypse, Apocalypse L.A., The Crazies, and Zombieland. And it all wraps up with a new episode of Z Nation at 10pm ET.

See Syfy's schedule for details.

New In Comics: The Walking Dead #149

New this week from Image Comics is The Walking Dead #149.

"The devil on your shoulder."

The Walking Dead #149 was written by Robert Kirkman, and illustrated by Charlie Adlard, Stefano Guadiano, and Cliff Rathburn, and with a cover by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart.

New In Comics: Zombies vs. Robots #10

New this week from IDW Publishing is Zombies vs Robots #10.

"Ryall and Fuso conclude “War! ‘Bots!” in explosive fashion! And in a special bonus, 9-year-old progeny Lucy Ryall and artist Nico Peña contribute a one-of-a-kind ZvR tale!"

Zombies vs Robots #10 was written by Chris Ryall and Ashley Wood, and illustrated by Antonio Fuso and Ashley Wood, with a regular cover by Ashley Wood, a variant cover by Nico Peña, and a subscription variant cover by Antonio Fuso and Stefano Simeone.

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New On Blu: Fear the Walking Dead: The Complete First Season

New this week from Anchor Bay is Fear the Walking Dead: The Complete First Season.

"Living in the same universe as The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead is a gritty drama that explores the onset of the undead apocalypse through the lens of a fractured family. Set in a city where people come to escape, shield secrets, and bury their pasts, a mysterious outbreak threatens to disrupt what little stability high school guidance counselor Madison Clark and English teacher Travis Manawa have managed to assemble. The everyday pressure of blending two families while dealing with resentful, escapist, and strung out children takes a back seat when society begins to break down. A forced evolution, a necessary survival of the fittest takes hold, and our dysfunctional family must either reinvent themselves or embrace their darker histories."

Fear the Walking Dead stars Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam, Lorenzo James Henrie, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Ruben Blades, Mercedes Manson, and Patricia Reyes Spindola. 

Special features for this edition are 'A Look at the Series' and 'Inside the Characters of Fear the Walking Dead.'

Fear the Walking Dead: The Complete First Season is available now on Blu-ray and DVD.

New In Comics: Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare #2

New this week from Dark Horse Comics is Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare #2.

"The prequel to the Garden Warfare 2 game!

In this story that ties directly into the hit Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 game, discover how Dr. Zomboss acquires new technology to improve his zombie army! Written by Paul Tobin (Bandette, Banana Sunday) and illustrated by Jacob Chabot (The Mighty Skullboy Army, SpongeBob Comics), this series is for zombie and video game fans of all ages!"

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare #2 was written by Paul Tobin and illustrated by Jacob Chabot.

New On Blu: Voodoo Man

New this week from Olive Films is Voodoo Man from 1944, directed by William Beaudine and starring Bela Lugosi, John Carradine, George Zucco, and Wanda McKay.

"Zombies, adventure and romance, Voodoo Man has them all!

Bela Lugosi (Dracula) stars as Dr. Richard Marlowe, a “mad” scientist intent on bringing his late wife Evelyn (Ellen Hall, Lawless Code) back from the dead using voodoo magic in the atmospheric chiller, Voodoo Mandirected by William Beaudine (The Panther’s Claw).

By using the essences of the young women he’s captured and aided by his associates Nicholas (George Zucco, House of Frankenstein) and Toby (John Carradine, Son of Frankenstein), the voodoo doctor will find his plan jeopardized by the derring-do of intrepid screenwriter Ralph Dawson (Michael Ames, Hang ‘Em High)."

Voodoo Man is available  now on Blu-ray and DVD.

New In Comics: Plants vs. Zombies #6: Grown Sweet Home

New this week from Dark Horse Comics is Plants vs. Zombies #6: Grown Sweet Home.

"The action-packed finale to the imp-filled Grown Sweet Homestory arc! Armed with newfound knowledge of humanity, Dr. Zomboss launches a strike at the heart of Neighborville . . . and also sparks a series of all-star plant-versus-zombie brawls! Brian Churilla (Hellbreak, Creepy Comics) draws this month’s bonus stories!"

Plants vs. Zombies #6: Grown Sweet Home was written by Paul Tobin, and illustrated by Andie Tong and Brian Churilla, with a cover by Andie Tong.

New In Comics: The Walking Dead #148

New this week from Image Comics is The Walking Dead #148.

"No Turning Back"

The Walking Dead #148 was written by Robert Kirkman, and illustrated by Charlie Adlard, Stefano Guadiano, and Cliff Rathburn, and with a cover by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart.

New In Comics: '68: Last Rites #3

New this week from Image Comics is '68: Last Rites #3.

"By the flickering light of a scavenged projector, the dark secret behind the zombie plague that destroyed the 1960s is revealed."

'68: Last Rites #3 was written by Mark Kidwell, and illustrated by Jeff Zornow and Jay Fotos, with a cover by Nat Jones and Jay Fotos, and a variant cover by Jeff Zornow and Jay Fotos.

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New In Comics: George Romero's Empire of the Dead: Act Three

New this week from Marvel is George Romero's Empire of the Dead: Act Three, the paperback compilation of 

"It's zombies versus vampires — with desperate citizens caught in the crossfire — as the legendary George Romero unleashes the final chapter in his undead epic! Who is kidnapping the children of New York City, where are they taking them, and why? Meanwhile, Dr. Penny Jones has a nasty surprise coming her way when she conducts a zombie autopsy on Xavier. As Election Day looms, will Chandrake retain his rule, or will Chilly Dobbs have his day? And will the election even matter as the warring factions of rebels break through into the city? As Jo tries to make a break from the remote vampire compound, Detective Perez makes a terrifying discovery. It's the moment everyone's been waiting for: all-out zombie versus vampire warfare! Who will rule the Empire of the Dead?"

This compilation collects issues #1 through #5 of George Romero's Empire Of The Dead: Act Three.

George Romero's Empire of the Dead: Act Three was written by George Romero and illustrated by Andrea Mutti.

Zombie Films On Sale on iTunes

Apple's iTunes store is running two sales right now featuring zombie films.

The Halloween Spine-Tinglers sale includes $9.99 HD versions of 28 Days Later, The Cabin in the Woods, Zombieland, I Am Legend, Evil Dead 2, and the World War Z Unrated Cut.

And the Horror Discoveries sales includes Burying The Ex in HD for $7.99.

New In Comics: Self Storage #1

New this week from 451 Media Group is Self Storage #1.

"Chris Smith has eked by in life hocking the auctioned-off junk from those people who no longer pay the rent on their self storage units. He spends his days hopping from one storage facility to the next, bidding on units sight-unseen, only to sell whatever’s inside to antique dealers and pawn shops for as much money as he can squeeze.

But Chris has never found anything like what’s waiting for him inside unit # 83… …Her name is Jessica.

“What if you found a zombie locked up in a self storage unit? Would you keep it?"

Self Storage #1 was written by Clay McLeod Chapman and illustrated by Matt Timson.

New In Comics: Plants vs. Zombies #5: Grown Sweet Home

New this week from Dark Horse Comics is Plants vs. Zombies #5: Grown Sweet Home.

"Nate and Patrice try to teach a batch of young plants how to be helpful and productive Neighborville citizens. What does Dr. Zomboss hope to find out by spying on them? Writer Paul Tobin and artist Andie Tong tell our main tale, and artist Nneka Myers draws this month’s bonus stories!"

Plants vs. Zombies #5: Grown Sweet Home was written by Paul Tobin, and illustrated by Andie Tong and Nneka Myers, with a cover by Andie Tong.

New On DVD: 12 Movie Horror Pack

New this week from Alchemy is the 12 Movie Horror Pack.

The collection features multiple zombie films including Day of the Dead, Dead Within, Apocalypse of the Dead, Buck Wild, Germ Z, plus Deadtime Stories Volume 1, Deadtime Stories Volume 2, Asylum of the Dead, The Occupants, Parts Per Billion, Deadline, and Death From Above, .

The 12 Movie Horror Pack is available now on DVD.

New In Comics: Marvel Zombies #4

New this week from Marvel is Marvel Zombies #4.

"Out of bullets and out of hope, Elsa Bloodstone desperately struggles across the zombie ridden Deadlands to bring the child she swore to protect to salvation. But with the zombie horde and a merciless stalker hot on her trail, survival will take every ounce of mettle she can muster. Can Elsa survive? And even if she makes it out of the Deadlands, what world awaits her on the other side?"

Marvel Zombies #4 was written by Simon Spurrier, illustrated by Kev Walker, colored by Guru Efx, and features a regular cover by Ken Lashley and Paul Mounts.