Zombie Apocalypse (2010): Cast & Plot
Zombie Apocalypse is a 2010 sci-fi horror film directed by Ryan Thompson, starring Michael Empson as Mark, Michael Harthen and Kelly Knoll. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
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- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Ryan Thompson
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English - After the credits
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What Is Zombie Apocalypse About?
The premise of Zombie Apocalypse without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mark and Tom, college roommates, head to a bar for a night out, only to confront a machete‑wielding stranger and a sudden wave of the undead. Joined by Raven, an amateur photographer and video‑store clerk, the trio battles through chaos, turning a desperate escape into a relentless epic showdown between the living and the dead.
Zombie Apocalypse Cast & Characters
Michael Empson leads the cast as Mark, with Michael Harthen as Tom and Kelly Knoll as Raven. Directed by Ryan Thompson; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ryan Thompson
- Michael Empson as Mark
- Michael Harthen as Tom
- Kelly Knoll as Raven
- Kenny James as Miller
More from Ryan Thompson
One more film directed by Ryan Thompson: Zombie Apocalypse: Redemption.
Zombie Apocalypse Plot Summary
What happens in Zombie Apocalypse from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film unfolds by layering six months of memory through flashbacks, revealing the rise of a deadly virus known as VM2. In June 2012, a French woman first contracts the pathogen, and within 28 days it sweeps across Europe. The illness rapidly evolves into a global pandemic, reaching distant shores in Japan and the United States, until a shocking turn of events leaves 90 percent of the United States wiped out six months later. The opening sequence sets a stark, ominous tone as society collapses under the weight of the outbreak, pushing ordinary people to the brink and forcing them to improvise for survival.
Full summary
The whole story of Zombie Apocalypse, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Zombie Apocalypse?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which survivor is bitten and turns into a zombie while ransacking the auto repair garage?
Cars in Zombie Apocalypse
10 cars on screen, including the 2009 Ford E-Series and the 1989 Toyota Truck.
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2009 Ford E-Series Minor role -
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2006 Ford LCF Background role -
2009 Ford Mustang Background role
Zombie Apocalypse Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Apocalipse Zumbi” and “Zombie Apocalypse: The Payback”.
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- Apocalipse Zumbi
- Zombie Apocalypse: The Payback
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Zombie Apocalypse FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Zombie Apocalypse, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Zombie Apocalypse?
Zombie Apocalypse runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Zombie Apocalypse released?
Zombie Apocalypse was released in 2010.
Who directed Zombie Apocalypse?
Zombie Apocalypse was directed by Ryan Thompson.
More films by Ryan Thompson Who is in the cast of Zombie Apocalypse?
Zombie Apocalypse stars Michael Empson as Mark, Michael Harthen as Tom and Kelly Knoll as Raven, among 4 credited actors.
Does Zombie Apocalypse have a post-credit scene?
No. Zombie Apocalypse has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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