Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

2016 · 108 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.2 (2,314 votes)
Dir. Burr Steers · Starring Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston, Bella Heathcote, Douglas Booth, Matt Smith · Music Fernando Velázquez

Bloody lovely.

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A zombie outbreak has fallen upon the land in this reimagining of Jane Austen's classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England. Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet is a master of martial arts and weaponry and the handsome Mr. Darcy is a fierce zombie killer, yet the epitome of upper class prejudice. As the zombie outbreak intensifies, they must swallow their pride and join forces on the blood-soaked battlefield in order to conquer the undead once and for all.

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This is a delightfully anachronistic romp, blending the refined manners and witty banter of a classic Regency romance with visceral, blood-soaked zombie action. It feels both elegant and absurd, a unique cocktail of period drama charm and pulpy horror thrills, all delivered with a knowing wink.

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