The Film Jury is back with a festive blood-soaked verdict as James, Kristina, and Heidi take on the cult favorite Anna and the Apocalypse (2017), the wildly inventive Christmas zombie musical directed by John McPhail and written by Alan McDonald and the late Ryan McHenry.

Starring Ella Hunt, Malcolm Cumming, Sarah Swire, Christopher Leveaux, Ben Wiggins, Marli Siu, and Mark Benton, this genre-blending film mashes up holiday cheer, high-school drama, infectious musical numbers, and a full-scale zombie outbreak—and somehow makes it all work.

In this episode, the Jury breaks down:
– Why the film's musical sequences elevate the horror-comedy format
– How the cast brings surprising emotional weight to the chaos
– The movie's mix of camp, heart, and genuine apocalypse stakes
– What makes this one of the most unique holiday horror films in years
– Whether the film deserves its growing cult status

The Verdict:
James — Not Guilty
Kristina — Not Guilty
Heidi — Not Guilty

FINAL JUDGMENT: Full Acquittal 🎬

If you love horror-comedy, zombie movies, offbeat musicals, or alternative Christmas films, this episode delivers a full breakdown of why Anna and the Apocalypse continues to stand out in the genre.

Listen now and let The Film Jury decide your holiday watchlist.