
Synopsis/Details
In a sleepy rural village, Ted, an enthusiastic model train
collector in his late sixties decides to spend all of his saving on
a rare model train; unbeknown to his uptight and dominating
wife, Penny.
On the day of the delivery, Ted is horrified to learn that it is also
the day of the dreaded flower show, the one day a year he is
forced to spend with his wife. Ted decides to rebel, and on
route to the flower show, takes a detour to collect his train.
Arriving at the local village, the car engine fails and a horde of
zombie townsfolk surround the car.
Trapped in the car, Penny finds out that Ted has used their
savings on a train and hits the roof. Zombies forgotten, twenty
two years of marital frustrations come flying out. With nowhere
to go, the couple are forced to confront their relationship
problems, battle their own pride and selfishness and then take
on a small horde of flesh hungry zombies intent on devouring
them.
After Penny delivers some hard truths, Ted finally see’s that his
hobby has grown into a full blown obsessions, causing him to
neglect his wife.
In admitting his faults he decides to take on the zombies using
objects from inside the car. Ted manages to fend off the
zombies with help from Penny and the two manage to get both
their car and their marriage back on the road again.
All Accolades & Coverage
Semi finalist - Flikcer Rhode Island Film Festival
Semi Finalist - Filmatic Short Screenplay Competition