
Synopsis/Details
The governments of the world urge the public to remain calm during a zombie pandemic and to practice social distancing. From an isolated lighthouse in the Pacific Northwest, vlogger Regina hosts the “We Live - Life After Reanimation” podcast to help those afflicted with the psychological stressors of killing their infected family members better cope with a post-
apocalyptic planet. Life is serene until Deez, a renegade pariah and former 1990’s radio DJ from New Orleans, stumbles upon her sanctuary and high-quality studio.
While squatting, Deez slowly encroaches on the show’s format. Incorporating many outdated Gen X tropes such as conversations about recreational drug use and sex, Deez uses his background in shock jock radio to inadvertently offend Regina’s listeners. As the show’s popularity miraculously grows around the community; the two incur the wrath of Doug – a local ham radio enthusiast who broadcasts alerts and information from his boarded-up basement. Doug’s audience is jumping ship by the droves, and he is not happy.
After staving off the cartel, ratings obsessed Deez prods renowned scientist Dr. Ricci to prove his vaccine works by receiving a zombie bite live on air. A mishap causes Dr. Ricci to blow himself up. Deez then gains control of the Emergency Broadcast System and transmits advertisements for his Zombstock Music Festival. The concert deteriorates into a super spreader as a rare Pacific Northwest hurricane drops thousands of zombies from the sky. An executive from L.A. arrives and offers the pair a generous syndication contract and the show officially goes viral.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Escape
Story Situation:
Rivalry of superior vs. inferior
Story Conclusion:
Ambiguous
Linear Structure:
Linear
Cast Size:
Several
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult, Male Adult
Hero Type:
Anti-Hero
Villian Type:
Bully
Advanced
Subgenre:
Comedy Thriller
Action Elements:
Physical Stunts
Equality & Diversity:
Minority Protagonist
Time Period:
Contemporary times