'COLONY' presents unprecedented visuals of zombies..Director Yeon Sang-ho: "Unpredictable evolution"

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'COLONY,' the new film by director Yeon Sang-ho, officially invited to the Midnight Screening section of the Cannes International Film Festival, has released new species-specific stills.

'COLONY,' a film in which isolated survivors battle infected individuals evolving in unpredictable forms inside a building sealed off by an unidentified infection outbreak, announced on the 28th the birth of zombies never before seen through new species-specific stills.

'COLONY's infected do not merely act on the instinct to bite; they exchange information with one another and continue to evolve, heralding a terror unlike anything seen before. In particular, the chilling image of infected sharing information while gaping their mouths and tilting their heads back leaves a powerful impression. Additionally, the sight of an infected individual covered in blood, roaring and charging forward, conveys a sense of speed as if they are about to pounce on someone at any moment. Most strikingly, the infected huddled together in bizarre postures, staring at a single point, imprint the unique and powerful image of 'COLONY' instantly with their unprecedented visuals that suggest they are connected as one.

'COLONY' also features a still of an infected rising with both ankles bent, capturing the moment of evolution from crawling on all fours to standing on two legs, vividly conveying movements distinct from existing zombies. The silhouettes of the infected visible through glass doors covered in a slimy substance also create an unfamiliar and eerie atmosphere, heightening curiosity about the true nature of this slime.

'COLONY's greatest horror, as director Yeon Sang-ho stated, is that "it is becoming increasingly difficult to predict how the infected will change." This unpredictability in the direction of the infected's evolution sparks curiosity about how they will threaten the survivors. Furthermore, the sight of infected individuals stepping on one another to build a living wall, filling the space, delivers an overwhelming sense of intimidation.

'COLONY's movement supervisor, Jeon Young, who oversaw the infected's movements, stated, "The infected share thoughts and perform actions of collaboration that are truly bizarre. It will be an image never seen anywhere in the world," raising expectations for the completely new zombie movements to be revealed through 'COLONY.' Thus, 'COLONY' is expected to deliver a fresh shock to audiences worldwide by showcasing the birth of a new species and the evolution of the zombie genre.

'COLONY' is scheduled for theatrical release on May 21, 2026.

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