'The Strain' premiers with Star World Premiere HD and Crossword Bookstore

Star World Premiere HD with the lifestyle bookstore, Crossword Bookstores hosted an exclusive screening of the first episode of the highly anticipated thriller – THE STRAIN on 17th July 2014. The Premiere was showcased simultaneously across 4 venues in Bangalore, Pune, Chennai and Mumbai, respectively at Crossword Bookstore outlets in those cities.

The Strain, is all set for its exclusive Indian television premiere on the 19th July 2014 at 9 pm on Star World Premiere HD.

Star World Premiere HD brings to you an upcoming high-concept television series- The Strain, a chilling and compelling story that will upend everything you thought you knew about vampires. Created by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, the series is based on the novel trilogy of the same name by the latter. The Strain tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself.