According to Deadline, Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson is set to star in a new horror movie called “Bjorn Of The Dead.” The film, which was written by Dickinson’s son Austin, “centers around an ABBA tribute band who find themselves, along with other tribute acts, trapped in a nightclub at the start of the apocalypse.”
The movie is based on a story by Andrew Prendergast, who is set to serve as a producer alongside Austin. Elza Kephart (“Slaxx”) will be directing the film and Raven Banner will be handing the worldwide sales. Notably, other rock and metal musicians are expected to make cameos as well.
Here’s a synopsis:
“Bjorn, lead singer in ABBATOIR, and his band mates Benny, Anni-Frid, and Agnetha spend their weekends covering ABBA classics at a variety of increasingly depressing venues, from old folks’ homes to empty pub back rooms. It’s a grind and the band is ready to call it a day when Benny, the band’s oldest and most needy member, hears of a Battle Of The Bands competition for tribute bands at The Niney Dimey. As the band arrives to load in their gear, things begin to go awry rather quickly. A disturbance in the main room of the venue rapidly gets out of control forcing Bjorn and his band to take cover backstage. Some of the other bands are injured from the fracas outside, injuries which soon present a problem when the wounded begin to metamorphose into bloodthirsty undead.”
Prendergast commented:
“We are thrilled to be making this blood-drenched gore fest from Austin’s super funny, terrifying, cautionary tale about the inner workings of the music industry.”
Austin added:
“I’m absolutely honored to be working with Raven Banner on this crazy adventure. Andrew, Elza, and myself can’t wait for you guys to see what’s in store. Get your spandex on, preen your wigs, and sharpen your axes. Bjorn is coming.”
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