Anna and the Apocalypse

Anna and the Apocalypse
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn McPhail
Screenplay by
Based on"Zombie Musical" (short film)
by Ryan McHenry
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySara Deane
Edited byMark Hermida
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed byVertigo Releasing[2]
Release dates
  • 22 September 2017 (2017-09-22) (Fantastic Fest)
  • 30 November 2018 (2018-11-30) (United Kingdom)[3]
Running time
98 minutes[4]
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Box office$673,523[5][6]

Anna and the Apocalypse is a 2017 British Christmas zombie musical film[7][8] directed by John McPhail from a screenplay by Alan McDonald and Ryan McHenry, based on McHenry's 2010 BAFTA nominated short Zombie Musical. It stars an ensemble cast of largely unknown young talent, including Ella Hunt, Malcolm Cumming, Sarah Swire, Christopher Leveaux, Marli Siu and Ben Wiggins with Mark Benton and Paul Kaye.

The film premiered at Fantastic Fest on 22 September 2017.[9][10] It was released in the United Kingdom by Vertigo Releasing and United States by Orion Pictures on 30 November 2018[11] to generally positive reviews from critics, commending the performances, musical numbers and characterisation.

  1. ^ Plaugic, Lizzie (8 August 2017). "Fantastic Fest 2017 will feature two Stephen King adaptations and a zombie musical 'Anna and the Apocalypse'". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
  2. ^ Grater, Tom (18 February 2018). "Zombie musical 'Anna And The Apocalypse' sells to UK (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Screen International. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  3. ^ ""Anna and the Apocalypse" is Released in Cinemas on 30th November 2018". Filmoria.co.uk. 9 October 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  4. ^ "ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE | British Board of Film Classification". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  5. ^ "Anna and the Apocalypse (2018) - Financial Information". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  6. ^ "Anna and the Apocalypse (2018) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
  7. ^ Miska, Brad (8 August 2017). "'Anna and the Apocalypse' Images Bring the Holiday Cheer". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  8. ^ Dee, Jake. "Zombie musical Anna and the Apocalypse begins shooting". JoBlo.com. Joblo Media. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
  9. ^ Miska, Brad (16 January 2017). "They're Finally Making a Zombie Musical, 'Anna and the Apocalypse'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  10. ^ Scott, Ryan (16 January 2017). "Zombie Musical Anna and the Apocalypse Begins Shooting in Scotland". MovieWeb. Watchr Media. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  11. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (6 April 2018). "Zombie Christmas Musical 'Anna And The Apocalypse' To Ring In December". Deadline. Retrieved 24 July 2018.

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