Radioactive has announced the highly anticipated theatrical release of THE RED, an outrageous comedy horror set in the Australian outback. Scheduled to hit cinemas across Australia and New Zealand this Halloween, THE RED is poised to become a cult classic in the horror comedy genre.

At the heart of this wild tale is Rippy, a giant zombie kangaroo who is an average bloke by day and a terrifying menace by night. Rippy’s terrorizing escapades in the remote town of Axehead promise to leave a lasting impression on audiences worldwide. The film stars an all-star Aussie cast, including Michael Biehn, known for his roles in “Terminator” and “Alien,” Angie Milliken, Aaron Pedersen from “Mystery Road,” and rising star Tess Haubrich.

THE RED follows the story of Maddy (Tess Haubrich), a young police officer determined to uphold her deceased father’s legacy. Her courage is tested when locals are found brutally attacked by the zombie kangaroo. With the help of her eccentric uncle Schmitty (Michael Biehn) and resilient aunt Donna (Angie Milliken), Maddy must engage in a high-stakes battle to save her town from the undead beast’s carnage.

The Red | Rippy’s Gone Rogue | Official Trailer

Producer Jessica Butland expresses her excitement, stating, “This film is a wild ride from start to finish, delivering everything creature feature fans would expect from such an outrageous concept! It also delivers for mainstream audiences with its throwback to classic Aussie slang and pop culture.” Director Ryan Coonan, building on the success of his 2014 short film “WATERBORNE,” brings this absurdly bloody tale to life. “THE RED is a horror comedy film influenced by classic creature features such as ‘THE THING,’ ‘AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON,’ ‘JAWS,’ and ‘RAZORBACK,'” says Coonan.

Audiences can catch a glimpse of Rippy the zombie kangaroo with the release of the official poster, trailer, and exclusive first-look images.