Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Trailer Impressions: 2016 Film Adaptation of the 2009 Zombie Parody of Jane Austen's Classic

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is a British- American horror comedy romance film from Screen Gems and Lionsgate under the direction of Burr Steers; with screenplay by David O. Russell and Burr Steers based from the 2009 novel of same name by Seth Grahame-Smith; and stars Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston, Bella Heathcote, Douglas Booth, Matt Smith, Charles Dance, and Lena Headey slated for a February 2016 theatrical release. Let's check out what is in store for classical literature and modern horror zombie fans in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies 2016 film here.


Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Plot / Synopsis

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES is a fresh twist on Jane Austen's widely celebrated novel. A mysterious plague has fallen upon 19th century England, the land is overrun with the undead and feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet is a master of martial arts and weaponry. Casting aside personal and social prejudices, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy must unite on the blood-soaked battlefield to rid the country of the zombie menace and discover their true love for one another.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES will be released by Lionsgate UK in cinemas across the UK & Ireland on Friday 12th February 2016.

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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Fast Facts

Did you know that "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" was made into an iOS (iPod Touch and iPhone) game back in 2010. You can check out the gameplay of the iOS app here:


Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Film Trailer Review


So what is there to say about the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies official trailer? Well, what can't be asaid about the trailer? The title alone speaks for itself. It is a film adaptation of the 2009 novel by Seth Grahame-Smith parodying Jane Austen's 1813 classic novel "Pride and Prejudice". It is Pride and Prejudice only set in an alternate reality where a zombie outbreak endangers the 19th century England and it is up its English citizen to fight them using a wide arsenal of zombie killing weapons and martial arts. It is so ridiculous but it worked as the 2009 parody novel has been warmly received by critics and became a part of various best seller list (mainly New York Times and later at Amazon). A novel that warmly welcomes classical literature fans and the more contemporary fans of horror, comedy, and zombies.


One shouldn't really be surprised as many bestselling novel have been subjected to various film adaptation and "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" is way up on that list. The film is simply a treat for both classical literature fans whom had enjoyed the Jane Austen novel and modern movie fans into zombies. Who wouldn't want to see 19th century classy English women using martial arts (even Ninjutsu) to fight off hordes of zombies? Let's just hope that this film adaptation gives justice to its source material. You can learn more about both bestselling novels (the original 1813 Jane Austen classic and the 2009 parody by Seth Grahame-Smith) by checking out Wikipedia.


How about you guys? What do you think about zombies in 19th century England? Do you like to see more classic bestselling novels being parodied and adding a more bizarre twist like what happened to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies 2016 official movie trailer in the comments section below: