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Dead Set: zombies and Big Brother

Posted in horror, review, television with tags apocalypse, big brother, cast, davina mccall, dead set, horror, television series, zombies on November 25, 2009 by jason nahrung

I’ve always though the Big Brother artificial reality shows were daft, but finally, here they are in a context I can appreciate. The Brits have done a gorgeous job of setting up a bunch of BB cast and crew (some real, such as host Davina McCall) caught up in a zombie apocalypse in Dead Set. It’s gritty, visceral viewing, well crafted and superbly acted, and very clever. And in true British fashion, short and sweet and to the point. Tasty indeed! Here’s a trailer.