Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

During a wave of undead plaguing the countryside, Elizabeth Bennet stands out as a fearless fighter who tools herself with blades and improvised weapons, challenging expectations of a timid heroine. Darcy, a refined aristocrat with lethal prowess, carries his vendetta against the living dead. Their initial clashes over courting and class thaw as survival pushes them toward collaboration. As marauding hordes push deeper into villages, the two must learn to trust one another and pivot from polite disagreements to practical tactics. The story threads romance with satire as a zombie threat forces two proud people to recalibrate their loyalties, making room for honest connection amid chaos and danger. Allies from circles surface, creating loyalties that complicate choices and alliances everywhere.

Directed by Burr Steers, this adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith's novel reimagines Pride and Prejudice as a horror comedy. Lily James plays Elizabeth Bennet and Sam Riley Darcy, delivering brisk action and witty banter inside a candlelit, perilous world for viewers.

Worldwide box office reached 16,457,494 dollars, well below the film budget of 28 million, indicating a modest commercial return for a mashup aimed at genre fans. The reception among general audiences was warmer than critics sometimes suggested in many markets.

While it didn't spawn a lasting franchise, the film contributed to a trend of genre crossovers and prompted playful fan engagement online. Fans discussed Elizabeth's combat style and Darcy's undead prowess, and the movie's premise became a recognizable shorthand for blending Austen with horror. It leaves a memorable campy vibe.

Critics were divided on tone, praising the energy of performances and the novelty of the premise while noting shifts between satire and gore could feel uneven. The film explores pride, social barriers, and partnership, using action and humor to puncture pretensions while keeping romance intact.