Top Seven Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are there any "zombies" in this movie?

No. There are no zombies, just people infected with a disfiguring disease called Small Pox that wipes out the majority of the world's population.

2. Is this a spin-off of "I Am Legend" or "Y: The Last Man"?

No. The Mary Shelley work this movie is based upon was first published in 1826, following "Frankenstein". This book is accepted by most scholars as one of the earliest works of modern science-fiction, of this genre in particular.

3. How faithful is this movie to the book?

The Romanticist era melodrama has been completely excised and the core story is brought to the forefront by totally restructuring the literary "Roman à clef" narrative into a more cinematic and dynamic narrative. This is a 120 minute movie, not a work of literature. For more detailed information on how the adaptation was developed, click HERE.

4. Why does the 21st century not "look" like it does in the book?

Because Mary Shelley’s 21st century was described exactly as 1826 looked. She didn't know that we would have HDTV, jumbo jets, automobiles, iPods, cell phones or computers in the 21st century.

5. Why do the characters have machineguns instead of muskets like in the book?

Because the characters couldn’t find any muskets in the 21st century, just modern assault weapons scavenged from the military.

6. Why are there nuclear bombs in the movie?

Because thermonuclear weapons do a more effective job of sterilizing entire cities than frightened townsfolk with pitchforks and torches.

7. How come the characters don’t speak with a British accent?

Because in this adaptation, the story is set in the American southwest, where our production company and actors were all located.