Anna and the Apocalypse Zombie Christmas Party at the Smithsonian

A new movie is being released on December 7th, in the midst of all the Hallmark Christmas movies on TV and the Oscar contenders, and it fills a surprising and timely niche. Anna and the Apocalypse is the musical, apocalyptic, zombie-filled, Christmas movie you never knew you needed.

The Smithsonian is having a sneak-peek and holiday party to celebrate. Did you know that big, fancy theater has events? It's been happening a while. Explains Elyse Roland, Smithsonian Enterprises Program Development Manager, "Smithsonian Theaters creates these film events based on popular repertory films or exciting new releases. Successful events have included a Wes Anderson Retrospective, an opening night party for the film Crazy Rich Asians, a month long 80s film festival, and most recently a sold out 1920s Speakeasy themed party for the new Fantastic Beasts film."

This event not will not only feature the film and a party, but in attendance and taking part in an after-screening Q&A is Anna star Ella Hunt. To appeal to those who love a good holiday walker, you can expect everything from zombie themed refreshments, music, photo-ops, decorating gingerDEAD cookies, a zombie make-up station, to even pics with a zombie Santa.

Though events like these come at a price tag of $50 or more, the museum strives to inject creativity and make it them memorable for attendees. Of the Smithsonian Roland says, "We strive to create unique events with great refreshments, Instagram worthy photo-ops, music, dancing, games, unique vendors, viewing film relevant museum artifacts, and fun giveaways—experiences that you won’t find at other movie theaters."

Click here for more information or to buy tickets.

FROM THE SMITHSONIAN WEBSITE:

A zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven - at Christmas - forcing Anna and her friends to fight, slash and sing their way to survival, facing the undead in a desperate race to reach their loved ones. But they soon discover that no one is safe in this new world, and with civilization falling apart around them, the only people they can truly rely on are each other.
Get ready for the most memorable holiday party of the season with singing, dancing and … zombies?
Join Smithsonian Theaters on November 29th for an exclusive preview of the soon-to-be holiday movie classic Anna and the Apocalypse at the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater in the National Air and Space Museum. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Anna star Ella Hunt and the only holiday party in town with music, drinks and a zombie horde.
Drink with the undead!
Dance with the undead!
Eat with the undead!
Take photos with themed backdrops with the undead!
Become the undead (in the zombify-yourself station. No zombie attack required)!
Grab your best-est (or ugliest) Christmas sweater and get ready for the end of the world. Anna and the Apocalypse is coming!
6:30 PM Pre-reception
7:30 PM Film screening
9:00 PM Party
Early-bird tickets: $50 (Sold Out)
Remaining tickets: $60-$70
*There are limited tickets available at each price range. Once they sell out, the price will increase.