Anna and the Apocalypse

R

Released Nov 30, 2018

1 hr. 32 min.

Holiday

Musical

Comedy

Horror

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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, facing the undead in a desperate race to reach their loved ones. But they soon discover 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.

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Critics Consensus

Anna and the Apocalypse finds fresh brains and a lot of heart in the crowded zombie genre - not to mention a fun genre mashup populated by rootable characters.

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Patrick A

Absolutely FANTASTIC!!! A seasonal film that fits any time of year as well. A must see and repeat watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/19/24

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Jennifer R

I liked movie. I don't usually enjoy musicals but it made for a fun campy comedy. It provided some good laughs. I would recommend it to the kind of person that enjoys movies with a dark side and doesn't take movies too seriously.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/14/23

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Chris B

I just love the musical. Need something refreshing this is it. Laughed all the way through.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/06/23

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Christmas-meets-zombie-meets musical flick Like really how many movies have that combination? What does a girl do during the apocalypse? Anna is an English girl who has her father but her mother is dead She wants to travel before college but her father feels it's a waste of time It's the holiday season and unbeknownst to everyone a viral strain is spreading across the world turning everyone into zombies It takes 30 minutes for the actual zombies to start taking over and they probably could've dialed back on the songs A big underwhelming but delivers on the gore and the zombies running amok You never expect to see carnage like this on Christmas itself

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/30/23

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London H

Really good song/zombie movie and I especially love the Sarah character in the movie

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/25/23

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Serge L

I imagine the elevator pitch to get this movie made was "What if Shaun of the Dead... was a Musical?" And here we are. Take multiple movie genres and subgenres (horror, musical, high school, rom-com...) mix in a blender and see what you get. Often it's a muddied mess as movies can conflict within themselves and try to be too funny or too serious and the pendulum swings back and forth all movie long. I don't believe Anna had that issue as it kept me entertained from the get go. As a musical, the numbers were well staged and worked with the story. The comedy wasn't forced. The blood and gore flowed in often comedic tones keeping most of the movie light. But it is a zombie movie, and you know you're going to lose certain characters along the way. Where Anna and the Apocalypse succeeded, is they put a lot of emphasis on character way before the apocalypse happens. So unlike a lot of horror films where characters x, y, and z are doomed from the beginning and you are expecting it and move on to the next scene... Well there's a lot more emotional loss for the characters left behind and the viewing audience as well than you normally see. Bravo to the story and the actors for pulling that off. Well worth a watch if you get a chance.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/08/23

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

The one bright spot is the spirited cast, whose genuine good cheer ameliorates the obnoxious self-reflexivity of the writing and direction.

Feb 21, 2020

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Kristen Lopez

Citizen Dame

Anna and her friends come to understand the most frightening aspect of adulthood, realizing that friends and parents won't always be there to help you, and that the biggest fear is having to stand on your own two feet.

Feb 11, 2019

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Bob Mondello

NPR

If you're looking for polish or sophistication from "Anna And The Apocalypse," you're chomping on the wrong neck. But the songs are bouncy, the performances fresh and the gore happily not in any way related to real life. You got to love that.

Dec 7, 2018

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Serena Seghedoni

Loud and Clear Reviews

John McPhail tackles the genre hybrid trend with Anna and the Apocalypse, a zombie horror film which is also a musical comedy with a Christmasy vibe.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 4, 2023

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Belen Edwards

Mashable

... The movie sometimes falters as a result of its own ambition. Fortunately, you'll be too distracted by fun set pieces and the cast's fully committed performances to care that much.

Nov 2, 2023

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Sarah Vincent

Cambridge Day

The modest production, which unfurls over the holiday season, never feels amateurish, and the music’s quite catchy too – viewers might to find themselves singing hard-to-erase-from-the-head tunes such as “Hollywood Ending” long after the film ends.

Aug 16, 2023

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Synopsis

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, facing the undead in a desperate race to reach their loved ones. But they soon discover 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.

Director: John McPhail
Executive Producer: Tracy Brimm, Stephen Jarvis, Orion Lee, James Norrie, Mark Thomas
Screenwriter: Alan McDonald, Ryan McHenry
Distributor: Orion Pictures
Production Co: Blazing Griffin, Creative Scotland, Parkhouse Pictures
Rating: R (Some Sexual Material|Language|Zombie Violence and Gore)
Genre: Holiday, Musical, Comedy, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 30, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $518.4K
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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