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- 2018
- R
- Orion Pictures
- 1 h 33 m
- 2018
- R
- Orion Pictures
- 1 h 33 m
Summary 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 onl...
Directed By: John McPhail
Written By: Alan McDonald, Tommy Reilly, Ryan McHenry
- 2018
- R
- Orion Pictures
- 1 h 33 m
- 2018
- R
- Orion Pictures
- 1 h 33 m
Anna and the Apocalypse
63
6.1
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Summary 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 onl...
Directed By: John McPhail
Written By: Alan McDonald, Tommy Reilly, Ryan McHenry
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 27 Critic Reviews
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67% Positive
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18 Reviews
33% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 27 Critic Reviews
63
67% Positive
18 Reviews
18 Reviews
33% Mixed
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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In the Christmas zombie teen musical Anna and the Apocalypse, a whole lot of genre is stuffed into one neat little package, and happily, giddily, it is perfectly executed, landing like a triumphant triple axel splattered in gore, and wrapped in tinsel.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 43 User Ratings
6.1
49% Positive
21 Ratings
21 Ratings
37% Mixed
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
14% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 43 User Ratings
6.1
49% Positive
21 Ratings
21 Ratings
37% Mixed
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
14% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
FYI I barely ever give 10/10 scores The film is an absolute joy from start to finish. Even if some of the gore is questionabley awful.
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A delightful hidden gem. Anna and the Apocalypse elevates itself beyond a very simple story by becoming a wildly creative mix of genres with strong performances, fully realized characters, and catchy songs. It's the sort of movie where everyone on screen looks like they're having a blast making it, and its sense of fun is as infectious as a zombie bite.
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While the young cast does its best to sell the gleeful music, its delirious premise eventually loses steam, as do the songs, which are stronger in the first part of the film. Yet despite this doomsday setting, Anna and the Apocalypse ultimately delivers an uplifting message.
It may be a touch overlong – perhaps because everyone has to stop running to sing songs at regular intervals – and the emotional beats familiar, with moments of poignance, tragedy, gruesome comedy (a decapitated zombie in a snowman suit) and absurdity.
What’s strangest about this almost-comedy, though, isn’t its mish-mash of unlikely genres, but the earnest approach to them. “Apocalypse” begins as a “High School Musical” look-alike with poppy group numbers in cafeterias and hallways. One song, “Hollywood Ending,” is a dead ringer for “Stick to the Status Quo.”
The film's biggest problem is its inability to lend its clichés and tropes any dramatic thrust or satirical bite.
Anna and the Apocalypse is more sketch than developed movie. Directed by John McPhail from a script by McHenry and Alan McDonald, the movie is thinly plotted, its pacing slack, its staging uninspired; Anna remains merely an idea for a plucky heroine, despite Hunt’s smile and sweat.
This is an amusing watch - darkly comical, with a musical twist to it, a bit like a Shaun of the Dead type film. I enjoyed the musical numbers and the fast paced zombie related action. It was a little dull at one point but once the plot pace gets going, its quite fun. Its set at Christmas time and so can be categorised as an anti-Christmas film, a bit like 'Bad Santa' or 'Die Hard' - neither is it sentimentally cheesy (well, one or two of the songs are but I felt they were more of a parody of other musical type films) nor typical family friendly viewing. The special effects aren't too bad either. Yes, I'd recommend this film.
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While most of the comedy missed the mark and the acting wasn't particularly good, the music was great, the movie was entertaining and the cinematography, while not being exceptional, was still more than **** you're looking for a fun, mindless, entertaining zombie movie with a good soundtrack, you'll probably be satisfied.
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Anna and the Apocalypse was the biggest waste of an amazing concept I have ever seen in my life.
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I wanted to like this movie. I'm a huge fan of horror/comedy and I sparingly enjoy musicals. Not happening. What could have been the merciful flush of the overflowing toilet of Zombie movie ends up a Class A floater. The plot itself boring and pedestrian. The songs are preening teenage pop abortions without a ounce of humor or wit. A missed opportunity on multiple levels.
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Production Company
Blazing Griffin,
Parkhouse Pictures,
Creative Scotland,
Black Camel Pictures
Release Date Nov 30, 2018
Duration 1 h 33 m
Rating R
Tagline Oh the weather outside is frightful...
Website
https://www.aatafilm.com/
Awards
Toronto After Dark Film Festival
• 4 Wins & 4 Nominations
Film Club's The Lost Weekend
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Grimmfest
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
