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This review is written by a huge zombie movie fan. The musical format simply didn't work. The musics are not even very well connected to the plot and very few of the "jokes" are actually funny. While the technical aspects such as photog...
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Anna and the Apocalypse
2018
Movie
97 min
English
A zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven—at Christmas—forcing Anna and her friends to fight, slash, and sing their way to survival. In a desperate race to reach their loved ones, they soon learn that no one is safe in this new world, and with civilization falling apart around them, the only people they can truly rely on are each other.
Insights
IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users80%
Director: John McPhail•Genres: Comedy, Horror, Musical, Romance
Plot Summary
A zombie apocalypse threatens the small town of Little Haven during Christmas. Anna, a high school senior, and her friends must fight their way through hordes of the undead to reach their loved ones and survive the holiday season. Amidst the chaos, Anna grapples with her future and her relationships.
Critical Reception
Anna and the Apocalypse was met with generally positive reviews, praised for its unique blend of genres, energetic musical numbers, and heartfelt performances. Critics often highlighted its surprising charm and effective balance of horror, comedy, and teen angst.
What Reviewers Say
A surprisingly charming and upbeat zombie musical that balances gore with catchy tunes.
Delivers a refreshing take on the zombie genre with a strong focus on teenage relationships and holiday spirit.
Praised for its originality and the cast's enthusiastic performances, despite some predictable plot points.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's unique concept, finding it to be a fun and entertaining watch. Many enjoyed the musical numbers and the festive Christmas setting intertwined with the zombie outbreak.
Fun Fact
The film's production budget was approximately $3 million USD, making it a relatively low-budget independent production.
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