The “zombie” movie genre doesn’t seem to be lightening up, so the only natural way to keep it going is to do something new and interesting with it. ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE really took things a step further by making itself a comedy, set during Christmas, and a musical to boot. The British production has already become a film festival favorite, and many are calling it an instant classic in the vein of SHAUN OF THE DEAD. The story revolves around a rebellious girl named Anna who is dealing with typical high school woes in her final year before graduation – a romantic past with a ex-boyfriend, a best friend who wants more than she does out of their relationship, a power-hungry principal, a disapproving father who wants her to take her education more seriously… and then a zombie outbreak happens. Stopping every now and then for a musical number, and interspersed with some surprisingly dark and unexpected moments, the film ends up being a fun and unique experiment that’s quite refreshing and inspired. One of the best aspects of it is its lead actress Ella Hunt, who plays Anna with tough but vulnerable perfection. Her background as a singer actually preceded her acting career, with one of her earliest big screen roles being in the 2012 production of LES MISERABLES. I had a chance to sit down and chat with Ella during her stop in Dallas, where we spoke candidly about her performance in ANNA, which is now playing in Dallas and other select cities across the country. Check out that interview below, and look for the film at a theater near you. Many thanks to Marc Ciafardini for shooting this, and to Grady May for getting it edited for posting in less than 24 hours.
Video interview: Ella Hunt on headlining the zombie Christmas comedy ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE
Posted in: Interviews, News
Published: December 8, 2018