Anna and the Apocalypse 2018

In the quaint town of Little Haven, Scotland, young Anna Shepherd, portrayed by Ella Hunt, is on the cusp of graduating from school. With dreams of traveling for a year before heading to university, she faces disapproval from her widowed father, Tony, played by Mark Benton. As Anna contends with her own aspirations, her friends are wrapped up in their own dilemmas: best friend John, who secretly harbors feelings for her, is an artist trying to navigate his emotions; budding filmmaker Chris wrestles with a challenging class project; and transfer student Steph grapples with the strictures imposed by the domineering vice principal, Mr. Savage.

The story takes a dark twist during the school’s Christmas show, where tensions rise as Chris’s girlfriend Lisa prepares to perform. While Anna and John are busy working at the local bowling alley, Chris and Steph are off documenting the struggles of the homeless at a local shelter. As if their teenage troubles weren’t enough, a zombie infection unexpectedly erupts.

The very next day, as Anna and John make their way to school, they remain blissfully unaware of the chaos unfolding around them. Their first shocking encounter with a zombie masquerading as a snowman leads to Anna’s swift decapitation of the creature using a seesaw, showcasing her resourcefulness. At school, they find various adult characters—including Chris’s grandmother, Mr. Savage, and Tony—taking refuge. Tensions escalate between Mr. Savage and Tony regarding whether to venture outside to save other survivors or barricade themselves within the school. The decisive military broadcast from Mr. Savage tips the scales in favor of the latter.

Realizing that both home and school are perilous, Anna and John retreat to the bowling alley, where they reunite with Chris and Steph, who are seeking shelter. As the situation spirals further out of control, Steph confronts a zombified janitor, which inadvertently leads to an attack by a group of zombified bowlers. The ensuing battle is bloody, highlighting the group’s struggle for survival and their growing realization that reaching their loved ones is proving increasingly complex.

In the dawn of a new day, the group wakes to discover that the military’s rescue plan has collapsed—zombies have overrun the forces. Nevertheless, they resolutely make their way back to the school in hopes of finding any survivors. Meanwhile, Nick, Anna’s one-night fling, revels in the chaos and takes it upon himself to assist the group. Amidst their harrowing journey, Anna acknowledges John as her “best friend,” hinting she is aware of his unrequited feelings for her.

As the situation escalates at the school, the students face a sudden ambush from zombies, resulting in tragic losses among Nick’s group and a serious injury to John. In a heartwarming sacrifice, John ensures Anna’s safety at the cost of his life. Upon reaching the school, they find Mr. Savage has allowed the zombies inside in his last desperate attempt at maintaining control.

As the climax builds, Anna confronts Mr. Savage in the auditorium and, after a fierce struggle, manages to save Tony, only to learn he has been bitten. The stakes are raised dramatically as Anna prepares for a final showdown, with Nick joining her side just as she bids farewell to her father. Ultimately, Anna escapes her once-beloved hometown in search of safety, making her way towards an uncertain future.