Zombies take over Portsmouth’s streets in chilling film series
THE haunting prospect of Portsmouth gripped in a zombie apocalypse has been brought to life in a film series.
Matthew Harrison, a film and media production student at the University of Portsmouth, has created The Dead Coast – an apocalyptic horror series set in the city.
The 23-year-old, of Francis Avenue, Southsea, is using local actors, actresses, musicians and production crews to film the web series.
He hopes to broadcast the six online episodes in March.
The film depicts the events after a waterborne virus wipes out most of the UK’s population, leaving the streets overrun by the undead.
It follows survivors as they attempt to rebuild their lives after the cataclysmic event.
A chilling two-and-a-half minute trailer dubbed ‘Welcome to Portsmouth’ has already attracted hundreds of views. The cast was given a terrifying zombie makeover by local artist Myke Eales for scenes shot at Gunwharf Quays and Southsea Skatepark.
He previously worked on the film Zombie King with Corey Feldman and Terminator 2 star Edward Furlong.
Matthew said: ‘The show contains social and political undertones that examine the effects of drilling for natural gas in America and Europe.
‘Gas has been coming up but gets into the water supply and pollutes it. I am interested in horror movies and the adrenaline they give. I have been influenced by zombie films, like George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead.
‘The film uses local actors, actresses and musicians. You don’t have to have acting experience to get involved. If you want to come along, the more the merrier.
‘It’s a labour of love for us as we are all doing it for free.’
A fundraising evening will be held at Edge of the Wedge, Albert Road, Southsea on Sunday. Entry is £3 and the evening starts at 8pm.
There will be performances from Hometown Show, Champ of the Day, Cat McLean, The Lion and the Wolf, Jimmy Broomfield and Caz Batten.
If you want to get involved in the project, e-mail thedeadcoast@gmail.com.
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trafalgar37
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 10:45 PMMatthew Harrison may thnk he's onto a winner but,with actors,devoid of any talent,I don't think RADA students will lose any sleep.!
Seedhouse Rides Again
Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 02:18 PMThey're filming it here so they don't need to hire any extras.
turktowner
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 10:47 PMWould have had a scarier zombie feel if they'd filmed it in Scumhampton!
Appy pompeii
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 12:13 PMPompey Pad post 12 -LMAO-- When the advert started I didn't realise it was an advert for 1st few seconds but though the quality of film looks pretty good then realised it was a professionally filmed ad. I got to 39 seconds so u done well !
Pompey Pad
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 11:44 AMStarted off ok with the Fishermans Friends Advert then exuse the pun it died a death soon as a dead zombie felt the need to put a safety helmet on was just about time to turn off p.s. that was 43 seconds
Appy pompeii
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 11:30 AMMatthew Harrison Please trust these comments and take them on board. If ur friends and family watch it and say 'yeah thats really good' Just think of that really rubbish jumper u got that xmas from ur nan but had to say how lovely it was ! Same thing :)
pompeyfanpaul
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 11:19 AMThe zombies were already here , I saw a photo of them outside the funeral parlour in Tangier Rd a couple of weeks ago.
Horror Storrie
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 11:12 AMPortsmouth being gripped in a zombie apocolypse isn't a haunting prospect at all - it's already here and has been for some years. I hope Matthew Harrison isn't paying these actors too much when he could get the real thing for a few burgers and a sack of chips,maybe chuck in some fags as well. Mind you the amount of Cola and stronger stuff they drink could push the price up a bit.
Appy pompeii
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 08:36 AMMatthew Harrison good luck in your future, however not only is this awful it's been done so many times before. Think of a way of puting a new spin on it a new way of looking at it, maybe from the zombies point of view and a little more abstract. The only reason it has had so many hits is because of potential visitors looking for info. If you were to see how many people watched the whole thing I think u would see it's just friends and family. I hope u don't mind the constructive criticism.
The voice of reason (occasionally)
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 08:33 AMDon't tell the residents of Tangiers Road, they'll be manning the barricades!
Le Critique
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 08:09 PM@ Squinny Ha Ha Jeremy Kyle show fodder!!! He should do a road show and come to Pompey. He'd only have to go to those places you mentioned and he'd have a corker of a show!!
Squinny
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 05:40 PMThere's no way this can have been shot outside the Job Centre in Arundel Street, or outside the Magistrates Court for that matter. There's not a nylon tracksuit in sight, and they're not shouting at each other or chain smoking.
Le Critique
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 05:25 PMYeah you only have to walk past the Job Centre near Commercial Road to see a lot of fed up Zombie like creatures hanging around outside. Being out of work and having to sign on can destroy your soul. For some though it's an excuse to crack open the Special Brews and loiter.
SAS85
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 04:03 PMIt's about as chilling as a warm mug of coco
mensi
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 03:34 PMLooks like the normal morons you see roaming around town to me.
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