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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “Maggie” is going direct-to-disc downunder.
The well-received movie, which was released both theatrically and On Demand in the states, will bow on Blu-ray™, DVD & Digital with UltraViolet™ on July 16, 2015 locally.
16-year-old Maggie (Breslin) is one of thousands that have been infected by a lethal viral pandemic that has spread across post-apocalyptic America, slowly turning people into cannibalistic zombies. To avoid the deadly virus spreading, authorities have taken the infected to special isolation wards, where it’s unknown what happens to them. Determined not to leave his beloved daughter behind, Maggie’s stoic, protective father Wade (Schwarzenegger) refuses to give up on Maggie, despite her inevitable transformation into the walking dead.
After weeks of searching for Maggie when she runs away following her diagnosis, Wade brings his daughter back to her home and family – stepmother, Caroline (Joely Richardson, Endless Love, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), and her two children for whatever time may be left. As the disease progresses, Caroline decides to take their two younger children and move out, leaving Wade alone with Maggie to confront the true horror of the virus and the heartbreaking decision he must make before his daughter turns.
In his review of the film, Moviehole’s Drew said “it’s a distinctive and singular piece of filmmaking”.
Schwarzenegger’s “Sabotage” also went direct to disc in Australia, while “Escape Plan” only played in a couple of theaters.
