We were warned in an ancient Mayan prophecy that the 21st December 2012 would be the beginning of the end, but not how and where this new era would unveil itself. Until now.
Practical Effects
Chaotic energy of actual locations over sets
Editing
Rapid-fire cuts that weaponize anxiety
Acting
Genuine sweaty desperation from unknown cast
Director
Alexander Williams
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot guerrilla-style across London with permission sometimes secured same-day; several bystanders in crowd scenes had no idea they were in a movie.
Released mere months before the actual December 21, 2012 date, riding a wave of genuine public anxiety that now reads hilariously quaint.