Zombieland: Double Tap

About Zombieland: Double Tap

Zombieland: Double Tap is a 2019 American zombie comedy film that serves as a sequel to Zombieland (2009). The movie continues the story of four survivors: Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock. The group moves into the American heartland as they face off against evolved zombies, meet fellow survivors, and manage the growing pains of an uneasy family.

Making / Production

Ruben Fleischer directed Zombieland: Double Tap, written by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Dave Callaham. It was produced by Gavin Polone and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. The movie was shot primarily in Atlanta and New Mexico, with CGI and practical effects heavily used to create the horde of zombies and an apocalyptic backdrop.

Actors

• Jesse Eisenberg (Columbus): He adeptly portrays the nerdy and rules-obsessed survivor who has found a new family amidst the apocalypse.
• Woody Harrelson (Tallahassee): Harrelson breathes life into the brash and fearless Tallahassee, whose humor and quips continue to charm and entertain.
• Emma Stone (Wichita): Stone plays Wichita, the cynical yet protective older sister. Her struggle to accept her feelings for Columbus adds heart to the story.
• Abigail Breslin (Little Rock): As Little Rock, Breslin depicts the classic rebellious teenager, albeit in a post-apocalyptic world.
• Zoey Deutch (Madison): Deutch joins the cast as the ditzy but likable Madison, adding another comedic element to the ensemble.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was released a decade after the first Zombieland, despite the characters in the story only mentioning a few years have passed.
• The trailer for the film was released on the 10-year anniversary of the release of the first movie.

Awards

Zombieland: Double Tap was nominated for several awards, including a Hollywood Critics Association award for Best Comedy and a Golden Trailer award for Best Horror.

Quotes

• "Time to nut up or shut up." - Tallahassee
• "I live by one rule: Avoid bathrooms at all cost." - Columbus

Music and Soundtrack

• "Master of Puppets" by Metallica
• "Happy Together" by The Turtles
• "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd