Enter Civil War Zombies in EXIT HUMANITY

A zombie film recently wrapped shooting just outside Toronto.  Though the idea of another zombie movie may sound unappealing to some, this new film tries to present a new and creative take on the genre. Civil War zombies!  Set for a 2011 release, Exit Humanitystars Dee Wallace, Bill Moseley and Stephen McHattie and is directed by John Geddes.  Today, we have our first look at a great new teaser poster from Rue Morgue frequent contributor Justin Erickson.  Beyond the break you can check out the “vintage-style” image.

Though no release date has been set yet, below you can read the plot for Exit Humanity.

How does a man deal with the loss of everything meaningful in his life, and the loss of mankind’s humanity amongst chaos and despair? Set in 1870’s Tennessee, Exit Humanity is the legend of Edward Young’s horrific and dramatic journey through an unexplainable outbreak of the walking dead to lay to rest the most important thing in his life, his son’s ashes. The bleak post-Civil War era backdrop highlights the severe divide that the United States was facing, and the true loss of hope that so many felt during this period in history.

Exit Humanity blends live action and classical animation to explore how when in situations of severe horror, we must find hope through the very fears that drive us. Starring horror icons Bill Moseley (Devil’s Rejects, House of 1000 Corpses), Dee Wallace (E.T., Cujo), Stephen McHattie (The Watchmen, 300), and new horror hero Mark Gibson, Exit Humanity is a zombie saga that tells the tale of the ultimate battle of good vs. evil.

Based on the poster seen below and the previously released images, I am quite interested in this. First, I am a sucker for period piece films.  Second, I like that they are taking the zombies seriously in this and are not taking the comedic route.  What are your thoughts? Leave your feedback in the comments.