LIFE AFTER BETH (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Aubrey Plaza (Safety Not Guaranteed), Dane DeHaan (Chronicle), Molly Shannon (Analyse This), Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Paul Reiser (Mad About You), Matthew Gray Gubler (RV), John C. Reilly (Magnolia), Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect), Paul Weitz (Chuck and Buck), Alia Shawkat (Arrested Development), Adam Pally (Iron Man 3), Garry Marshall (A League of Their Own)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Jeff Baena (film debut), director, writer; Elizabeth Destro (Here Comes The Night) and Michael Zakin (The Bling Ring), producers; Jay Hunter (Paper Heart), cinematographer; Colin Patton (Prince Avalanche), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

When his girlfriend Beth (Plaza) unexpectedly dies, Zach (DeHaan) is left devastated. However, he is soon shocked to see her not only alive but fully active once more, which pleases Zach until he slowly realises that she may not be the same as she was before…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

An intriguing new take on the whole rom-zom-com trend that began with Shaun of the Dead, one can assume that Life After Beth has the potential to go the extra mile in terms of its romance, its comedy, and above all its zombie.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

WEDNESDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2014

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