50% of Viewers who Watched the Feature Were New to the Network“DEAD RISING: WATCHTOWER,” which debuted March 27, premiered as Crackle’s top performing original feature film, as well as one of the highest viewed premieres in the network’s history. The feature’s hefty audience also brought in an unprecedented 50% unique viewers to Crackle, showcasing the growing fan base for the streaming network’s original content.
“DEAD RISING: WATCHTOWER” and the upcoming “JOE DIRT 2: BEAUTIFUL LOSER” features are part of the streaming network’s efforts to beef up its original movie slate. Crackle is a new kind of network in an evolving TV industry where viewers want to enjoy quality content wherever, whenever they want – with no hassles, subscription fees or commitments required.
Fans and critics have been praising the adaptation of the popular Capcom videogame franchise, which has sold over 8.2 million copies to date. Media across the market are talking about “DEAD RISING: WATCHTOWER” including The New York Times, Variety, Associated Press, New York Daily News, Yahoo! and more.
“On Crackle, ‘Dead Rising: Watchtower’ Offers Second Helpings to Video Game Fans”
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times
“As one of Sony's Crackle service's big headlining originals, this is indeed a good show of what's to come. If they can keep churning out excellent films like this, I'll definitely stick around to see what's next.”
Flixist
“Watchtower is exactly the movie the ‘Dead Rising’ series deserves.”
Adam Dileo, IGN
“DEAD RISING: WATCHTOWER” is currently available for streaming on Crackle. The story follows Chase (Jesse Metcalfe), an online reporter trying to make it big – but the pursuit of his career-defining story leads him into the heart of a zombie-infested warzone. The quarantined city quickly erupts into carnage and anarchy, becoming a deathtrap he’ll be lucky to escape. With an all-star cast including Jesse Metcalfe, Dennis Haysbert, Virginia Madsen, Meghan Ory, and Rob Riggle and with an exceptional creative team including director Zach Lipovsky and writer and producer Tim Carter, “DEAD RISING: WATCHTOWER” has captured the hearts of fans everywhere. Executive produced by Haruhiro Tsujimoto, Kiichiro Urata, Tomas Harlan and Lorenzo di Bonaventura. A Crackle Original Movie, Legendary Presents a Legendary Digital/Contradiction Films/di Bonaventura Digital Production.
Stream “Dead Rising: Watchtower” for free using the Crackle app for TV’s, connected devices, game consoles and mobile devices, or watch online at: www.crackle.com/c/dead-rising-watchtower
About Crackle
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