Directed by:
Yann DemangeScreenplay:
Charlie BrookerCinematography:
Tat RadcliffeComposer:
Dan JonesCast:
Jaime Winstone, Andy Nyman, Adam Deacon, Chizzy Akudolu, Shelley Conn, Jennifer Aries, Kevin Eldon, Riz Ahmed, Warren Brown, Elyes Gabel, Drew Edwards (more)VOD (1)
Episodes(5)
Plots(1)
The action takes place during a fictional series of the reality TV show, with stories unfolding both on camera in the 'house' and with the staff behind the scenes. When a zombie outbreak occurs the contestants are blissfully unaware inside their secure little bubble, a bubble which soon becomes a fortress when outsiders seek refuge from the walking undead. Inevitably, the infection spreads into the 'house', turning the popularity contest into a scene of carnage, with cast and crew uniting to escape the ultimate 'eviction'. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Reviews (3)
Dead Set is a very good show about zombies, but some of the reviews lead me to expect a lot more carnage. In any case, watching this limited series is a joy, if only for the frequent and brilliant gore or the occasional funny dialogues.
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A reality show that strips its participants to the bone. Though it employs almost every cliché of zombie horror movies, Dead Set has a thrilling pace and a bleak atmosphere, and Andy Nyman enjoys playing his insufferable prick of a character as much as Ricky Gervais enjoys playing David Brent. I was disappointed by the modest number of episodes, but at the same time, I appreciate that the series is not artificially drawn out and ends when it’s still at its best.
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I'm surprised how good it was. A quality zombie gore fest that has a decent pace, nice actors, decent gore, typical black British humor and a very unexpected ending. A series that flowed by like water. 80%
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