Anna and the Apocalypse
dir. John McPhail · 2018
Anna and her friends navigate a zombie-infested Little Haven during Christmas, armed with wit, music, and a determination to survive. The film blends humor and horror, creating a unique atmosphere where the absurdity of a holiday celebration collides with the grim realities of a zombie apocalypse.
When the zombie apocalypse hits the sleepy town of Little Haven - at Christmas - teenager Anna and her high school friends have to fight, sing and dance to survive, with the undead horde all around them. Teaming up with her best friend John, Anna has to fight her way through zombified snowmen, Santas, elves and Christmas shoppers to get across town to the high school, where they'll be safe. But they soon discover that being a teenager is just as difficult as staying alive, even at the end of the world.
Talking points
- the role of humor in horror
- the impact of societal expectations on youth
- the juxtaposition of festive cheer and existential dread
- the evolution of friendship under duress
