Anna and the Apocalypse

4.0

Synopsis:

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.

Quick Thoughts:

Comedy, Musical, and … Horror? In a Christmas Film? Huh? Normally these three distinctly different genres don’t work together at all. However, there’s something really unique about “Anna and the Apocalypse” – it’s actually quite captivating! With various hints of another zombie classic, “Shawn of the Dead”, it just works well as a whole. The film is bright and colourful, despite being about killing zombies. Even as a musical, the film’s songs fit well and are performed by a vocally talented cast. There is no doubt that “Anna and the Apocalypse” is a great film to watch. Probably not one to cuddle up by the fireside to get into the Christmas spirit though! With a talented cast, the quirkiness of a musical, and a story that puts a new twist on zombies, I think you’ll enjoy giving this queer Christmas film a watch.