Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016)
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The story
In early 19th-century England, the Bennet sisters are forced to defend themselves against a zombie infestation. Having been trained in martial arts and weaponry in China by their father, they navigate the social complexities of the era while facing literal monsters. The story follows the general plot of Jane Austen's original novel, but with the addition of zombie, horror, and post-apocalyptic elements. The sisters must manage their reputations and potential marriages while ensuring their survival in a world where the undead roam the countryside.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
In 19th-century England, the Bennet sisters are trained warriors who must defend their home from a zombie plague. During a country dance, they encounter the wealthy Bingley and the stoic Colonel Darcy, a skilled zombie killer. After Jane falls ill and is quarantined, the family is visited by their cousin, the overbearing Parson Collins. Elizabeth meets the charming but deceitful George Wickham, who claims to believe in a coexistence with 'civilized' zombies. The plot culminates in a confrontation where Wickham is revealed as an undead traitor attempting to build a zombie army to rule the country. Darcy saves the family, and the truth of Wickham's nature is exposed. After a final battle where the human army destroys a bridge to stop the undead, Darcy and Elizabeth finally unite and marry, though a mid-credits scene suggests Wickham's threat is not entirely over.
- First release year
- 2016
- Runtime (minutes)
- 108
- Production countries
- United Kingdom; United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Burr Steers
- Writers
- Burr Steers · screenplay
- Cast and characters
- Lily James · Elizabeth Bennet; Sam Riley; Jack Huston; Bella Heathcote; Douglas Booth; Matt Smith · Mr. Collins; Charles Dance; Lena Headey
- Genres
- action; comedy; horror
- Themes
- survival; romance; tradition vs. survival
- Tone and mood
- action; comedy; horror
- Setting
- Early 19th-century England
- Premise and plot tags
- zombie; period piece; martial arts; parody
- Source material / true-story basis
- Seth Grahame-Smith's 2009 novel of the same name
- Reception
- The film received generally mixed reviews from critics, with criticism for the tone, action, and plot, but praise for the production values, acting, and humor. It was a commercial failure.
- Reported review scores
- Rotten Tomatoes · score: 47% · scale: percentage · review count: 194; Metacritic · score: 45 · scale: 100 · review count: 34
- Production trivia
- The film was included in Rotten Tomatoes' list of 100 Best Zombie Movies.; The film was originally intended to be directed by David O. Russell.
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