Posted by 3 months ago. Spoilers below if not. (Think Buffy hunting vampires in a Santa Claus display.) In the song, the characters come to the realization that he is far more evil than they'd ever previously believed. Hunt says that being so close with her castmates (she and Marli Siu, who plays Lisa, lived together on location and are practically neighbors now in London) have made the whirlwind manageable. spoiler. How to play the viral TikTok quiz. The shots of them walking through the shopping centre/ town square were filmed at the abandoned FreePort shopping village just outside Livingston, Scotland. She loves reading books, watching movies, the otters at The Los Angeles Zoo, pia coladas and getting caught in the rain. "[16], In 2014, Roddy Hart was hired to write the film's songs, in collaboration with Tommy Reilly.[19]. The movie was planned to have a full musical opening scene featuring a drunk Santa stumbling though the town centre while the people around him sung "what a time to be alive" this would also feature several minor characters before they are infected however the scene was cancelled halfway though shooting due to poor weather conditions. WebThe director's cut of Anna and the Apocalypse features an all-new song to its soundtrack. James Preston Rogers (Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley) is playing the films killer. from Mashable that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content. Please enter your birth date to watch this video: You are not allowed to view this material at this time. The director's cut ofAnna and the Apocalypsefeatures an all-new song to its soundtrack. 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. [13] In 2010, McHenry wrote and directed the short film in Dumfries High School, with his friends Naysun Alae-Carew as producer and Ryan Clachrie as production designer. RELATED: New Black Widow Set Photos Tease a Trip to the Mountains. Not bad for someone from the Caribbean, eh? Its hard to believe just how quickly Anna Nicole Smith rose from being a Playboy model to being all over TV screens in her own show and involved in one of the most publicized lawsuits of that era. 1.1k. So many a movie musical seem to forget about the importance of choreography (just look atMamma Mia! 5 minutes shorter than the original version. Studios' The Seasons Have Teeth #1, REVIEW: IDW Publishing's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Usagi Yojimbo: WhereWhen #1, 10 Great Horror Villains Ruined By One Single Scene, The Marvels' Trailer Is Being Bombarded With Dislikes by Angry Trolls, The Marvels' Trailer Directly Calls Out Brie Larson's Captain Marvel Trolls. Nick, Anna's one night stand, is also making her life difficult. Malcolm Cumming as John. Not a fan of the mixture but I can say it was funny enough. And the role is afforded depth beyond that. Olga did hint there are times she can't trust her own people, which iswhyshe schemed with Anna, and seeing as Olga was just like Anna in her day -- a mercurial killer and seductress -- a sequel reuniting them would once more give us the master and apprentice dynamic we enjoyed in this film. Musicals aren't common in horror movies, especially holiday horror movies. Anna and the Apocalypse originated as the short filmZombie Musical from creator Ryan McHenry. 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And smart and unsure in the same sentence. The story is your typical zombie movie fare but the musical numbers make for something unique. Zombies spoil the party as they tend to do and Anna and her friends end up fighting for their lives at the same time they should be planning their futures. 2017 | Maturity Rating: 16 | Comedies. Related:Every Christmas & Holiday Horror Movie Releasing In 2020. McHenry would be proud of the film his friends have made. WARNING: The following Between the director's cut and the theatrical release, there is only a nine minute difference, which may not seem like a great deal of time, but does have an impact on it. By 2016, John McPhail had taken over as director with McDonald as sole screenwriter, though McHenry received credit as co-writer. The crop tops and short shorts seen in the film were inspired by the costume design in the slasher film Sleepaway Camp (1983). [15] Black Camel, a Glasgow-based production company, expressed interest in developing a feature-length film based on the short, with McHenry directing and Alae-Carew producing. [25] On 5 October 2017, the film held its European premiere at Sitges Film Festival in Catalonia, Spain. "And threw another and laughed at myself, and through the whole fight choreo session, I was just being completely self-deprecating and silly. Debuted at the 2017 Fantastic Fest film festival in Austin, Texas, September 22 2017. Lenny (Cillian Murphy), her CIA handler and ex-lover, was very bitter at the movie's conclusionand dropped not-so-subtlehints he'd come for her, as she wasn't American and they owed her no loyalty. In the original cut of the film there was a song called "which side are you on" performed by school principal Savage and Tony (Anna's dad) however the song was cut from all theatrical releases and previous home releases on DVD due to pacing and to focus on the main group of kids. Sharon Van Etten's "Seventeen"? RELATED: THEORY: Black Widow Is Actually [SPOILER] in Her Solo Movie. It also shifts the seriousness of the film with out throwing the tone off at all. The cleaner in the bowling alley is called mrs hintzman, a definite nod to Bill Hinzman who played the graveyard zombie that kills the character Johnny in the original night of the living dead. It isn't entirely common for a movie to have three different versions, butAnna and the Apocalypsedoes here's why. The story then cuts to the school, where a bunch of adults, Chris's grandmother, Mr. Savage, Tony and Lisa are taking refuge. No notes. Christopher Leveaux as Chris. Do you like Christmas movies, but wish they were gorier? The new and mostly unheard song is about Paul Kaye's Arthur Savage, the nefarious vice principal who wants nothing but the worst for his students. And as a teen playing a teen, the actor was concerned with more than just gore and choreography she was thrilled to be working on a project that actually got her and her peers. StarringElla Hunt Malcolm Cumming Sarah Swire Christopher Leveaux Marli Siu Ben Wiggins Well, it does for a while. Regardless, they set off to the school to see if their loved ones are still alive. Ben Wiggins as Nick. The number is Anna and the Apocalypse at its most fun. Every Christmas & Holiday Horror Movie Releasing In 2020, The 11 Scariest Horror Films Featuring Spiders & Insects, Every Horror Movie With A Final Boy (Not Girl). Other than "Which Side Are You On", the song between Tony (Anna's dad) and Savage, which was reinserted into the Extended Cut, there was another song that failed to make any of the 3 cuts titled "Some Things Will Never Change". Malcolm Cumming as John. The character wears a school uniform instead of a ripped t-shirt, but not the plaid-skirt, early-Britney kind. WebAnna and the Apocalypse marks the first acquisition for Orion since announcing its return to wide release theatrical distribution last Fall. WebThe director's cut of Anna and the Apocalypse features an all-new song to its soundtrack. [12] The film was dedicated to McHenry, who died two years before the film's release. Thanks for signing up. Press J to jump to the feed. This movie tackles 3 genres (high school rom com, holiday musical and zombie invasion), which sets it up for 3X the disappointment. Zombies! We were all up and coming, and wed all essentially made these careers ourselves. Malcolm Cumming as John. How to see if you're eligible. The next morning, Anna and John leave for the school, completely oblivious to the zombie chaos around them. Ultimately, there are three versions of the movie for several reasons. Find him on Twitter @TracedThurman. WhileAnna and the Apocalypsedoesn't necessarily explain the origins of the virus, it is mentioned in a news broadcast that it is the result of a pandemic, much like that of#Alive. Belen Edwards is an Entertainment Reporter at Mashable. 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. So sharpen your candy canes, warm up your vocal cords, and start your December off right with Anna and her friends. Business-wise, I make big cheddar (not really) as a copywriter and digital strategist working with some of the top brands in the Latin America region. The USA cut, which is 93 minutes long. Starring: Ella Hunt, Malcolm Cumming, Sarah Swire. Christmas is just around the corner in the small Scottish town of Little Haven, and Anna (Ella Hunt) is at odds with her father (Mark Benton) about her post-high school plans. In closing, let me remind you that the geek shall inherit the Earth. StarringElla Hunt Malcolm Cumming Sarah Swire Christopher Leveaux Marli Siu Ben Wiggins Calum Cormack as Zombie Santa. (1,292) 6.0 1 h 32 min 2017 X-Ray R. In this gleeful mashup, Anna and her friends must fight - and sing - their way through a zombie invasion to reach the supposed safety of their school, not knowing if their parents and friends will still be alive when they get there. share. "Theyd all been doing this together and all of a sudden here I come in. hide. You might not expect a zombie virus to spread holiday cheer too, but Anna and the Apocalypse has all the makings of a Christmas classic. WebAnna and the Apocalypse (2017) Close. Anna and the Apocalypse Ella Hunt (Actor), Malcolm Cumming (Actor), John McPhail (Director) Rated: R Format: Blu-ray 156 ratings -62% $883 List Price: $22.99 Blu-ray $8.83 DVD Blu-ray October 11, 2019 1 $8.83 $8.83 $18.08 Frequently bought together + + Total price: This item: Anna and the Apocalypse by Ella Hunt Blu-ray $8.83 Krampus [Blu Anna and the Apocalypse is a delightful Christmas/horror/comedy/musical hybrid, with a great cast, entertaining gore and a storyline thats easy to take seriously even though its fundamentally absurd. On the other hand, it's a ridiculous example of posturing in the face of death. The shorter one exists for fans who do not want to watch a horror movie musical, while the director's cut offers a darker tone to the original theatrical release. With Ella Hunt, Malcolm Cumming, Sarah Swire, Christopher Leveaux. From the mid-90s until the mid-00s Anna Nicole Smith was everywhere. Coming soon from New Regency,Georgina Campbell(Barbarian) andLogan Miller(Escape Room) will star inPsycho Killer, and Deadline brings us more casting news today. Love the music - bought the soundtrack - and very much enjoyed the over-the-top gore. Spoilers below if not. 1.2k. save. The majority of the songs are duets or group numbers, with the occasional solo making an appearance (the audience favorite was the hilarious solo Unload My Sack, which is sure to be a popular number at karaoke bars every holiday season). This ultimately doesAnna and the Apocalypsea major disservice, as it's driven by musical elements, which make up a majority of its comedic beats as well. Then Anna and the Apocalypse, a Christmas zombie musical spectacular released in 2018, is the film for you. Anna And The Apocalypse: Zombies (Featurette), Anna And The Apocalypse: Turning My Life Around, Anna And The Apocalypse: Music (Featurette), Anna And The Apocalypse: Origins (Featurette), Notable Video Game Releases: New and Upcoming. No doubt about it. For more than a decade /R/HORROR has been reddit.com's gateway to all things Horror: from movies & TV, to books & games. Orion was recently relaunched by Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer as a new, stand-alone U.S. theatrical marketing and distribution company. The internet reacted as you'd expect. | Ben Wiggins as Nick. ", Having worked on an independent film that's had the long rollout of Anna means that Hunt is half still in that world and half moving on. Anna and John encounter zombies dressed as snowmen and Santa. Along the way they much overcome obstacles such as zombified snowmen, a manic bachelor party, and high school hormones while singing, dancing and bludgeoning the occasional zombie horde along the way. Cummings John is awkwardly endearing as he pines after Anna and Leveaux, admittedly the least served of the quartet, still has one catchy number. Anna had its world premiere back in the fall of 2017, and has made festival rounds since then. They got all the ingredient right here. Anna and Steph find the zombified cleaner and Steph kills her, alerting a group of zombified bowlers to break in. Orion was recently relaunched by Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer as a new, stand-alone U.S. theatrical marketing and distribution company. Hunt says she'd love it if Anna and the Apocalypse fans started dressing up and hosting midnight screenings, ala Rocky Horror. WebA prequel to "Nanti Kita Cerita Tentang Hari Ini," this film follows the love story of young Narendra and Ajeng who come from different backgrounds. One of the posts seen in the #EvacSelfie bit was from "Ash Campbell" - a mashup of Ash Williams/Bruce Campbell from the Evil Dead franchise. This being a zombie movie, there's plenty of violence to go around only here it comes with a Christmas twist. Much of the horror community seems averse to musicals in general and viewers outside of the horror community cant seem to handle the combination of dark horror themes and happy(ish) musical themes. 1.1k. Anna had its world premiere back in the fall of 2017, and has made festival rounds since then. Luc Besson's Anna pits a young model in the deadly world of spies, and actually opens up a couple intriguing directions for a sequel. The theatrical version of Anna and the Apocalypse can be found on Hulu and Amazon. The indie horror-musical, out in theaters Nov. 30, has something for just about everybody: bloody kills, a holiday talent show, a full soundtrack of original music, and a cast of young newcomers headed up by Ella Hunt, who plays the eponymous heroine. StarringElla Hunt Malcolm Cumming Sarah Swire Christopher Leveaux Marli Siu Ben Wiggins Soundtracks. Luss and Mirren have amazingchemistry together, paving the way for a black-ops adventure befitting characters like Nick Fury, Winter Soldier and Black Widow, and pitting them as rogue KGB agents. Fortunately, you'll be too distracted by fun set pieces and the cast's fully committed performances to care that much. While Anna is most definitely the lead of the film, she does not carry the film by herself. [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. But there's also the chance Olga genuinelydid care for Anna as a daughter, whichmight lead to one last mission. There are jokes aplenty inAnna and the Apocalypseand most of them land, but the ones that dont stick out like a sore thumb. [26], On 10 January 2018, it was picked up for North and Latin American theatrical distribution by Orion Pictures. Kudos for such a daring, original concept, but sadly, nothing good came out of it. She's even in New York, so the sequel could be along the lines of John Wick: Parabellum, with Anna knowing she has to find some way out of America within that time frame. Anna blackmails Olga with recordings of them plotting, resulting in the latter wiping the former's record amd absolving her of treason. The film is heading into production this spring. Quotes And I don't even like musicals. [11], The US theatrical release (93 minutes) was only given a digital release on 12 February 2019. If you enjoy musicals,Anna and the Apocalypseis sure to earn a spot on your annual holiday viewing list (right next toGremlins and the upcomingBetter Watch Out). 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. 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