SYFY’s new horror series, Revival, launched with a gripping and chilling five-minute preview that hints at the eerie thrills to come. The series, adapted from Tim Seeley and Mike Norton’s Image Comics work, begins in a crematorium where a radio unexpectedly breaks into Stan Bush’s rock anthem, foreshadowing the unsettling events about to unfold.
The story opens with Randy, a night shift crematorium worker portrayed by Graeme Barrett, who is about to burn a corpse. Alongside him is local journalist May Tao, played by Katharine King So, eager to document strange jobs in the small town of Wausau, Wisconsin. However, the usual cremation takes a horrific turn when the deceased, known as John Doe, suddenly revives, emerging from the flames and causing chaos. This bizarre event marks the reanimation of all the deceased bodies in the morgue, setting off a succession of spine-chilling happenings.
As the narrative develops, viewers are introduced to Dana Cypress, a single mother and police officer played by Melanie Scrofano, caught in a heated argument with her father, Sheriff Wayne Cypress, portrayed by David James Elliott. Their conflict soon takes a sensational twist when they receive a strange call that could irrevocably impact both Wausau and their family dynamics.
The series features an ensemble cast including Romy Weltman, Steven Ogg, and Gia Sandhu, among others. Revival is set to premiere on SYFY on Thursday, June 12, at 10 p.m. ET, with new episodes releasing weekly. Additionally, episodes will be available for streaming on Peacock a week after airing, making it accessible for horror aficionados craving more thrilling content.
The sneak peek promises a blend of horror and dramatic tension, expertly designed to hook viewers. Fans of the genre can look forward to an engaging mix of suspenseful storytelling and character-driven plots that should appeal to fans of past horror series. As the revival of the dead unfolds, audiences are encouraged to brace for a captivating and fear-inducing ride.