COMiNG SOON
“it’s like if Shaun of the Dead, Attack the Block, and Black Mirror had a bloody, unhinged baby.”
WHO iS INFECTED? WHO iS THE Ai KiLLER HiDiNG AMONG THEM?
a group of stranded teenagers must discover the meaning of being human in order to save the world and be back home in time for tea.
During A WiLDERNESS TREK, a group of teenagers stumble into the epicentre of a global catastrophe: a top-secret Ai nanotech virus has escaped containment — and it’s targeting everyone over the age of 21.
As the virus spreads, it uses the youth as unwitting carriers, turning them into biological weapons against the adult population.
isolated and not knowing who to trust, the teens must confront both the horrors outside and the fractures within.
bad things is a british horror/comedy FEATURE FILM WRItTEN AND DIRECTED bY MULTI AWARD WINNER ANTHONY THORNTON-HOPWOOD.
featuring an ensemble cast including MILA LIEU, AMEY DE SOUZA, Oliver asante, HARRY BALL, nelo ikem-ifudu, sam powell, megan oxtoby AND JOE WARRINER - TO NAME A FEW.
in the world of filmmaking, few projects can say they launched dozens of careers while also featuring AI nano-tech, undead teens AND chainsaws. But Hopwood Films’ debut feature, Bad Things, is proudly not like most movies.
This darkly comic, genre-defying teen horror was created with a mission far bigger than box office glory: to train, empower and spotlight young creatives from the Midlands — many of whom were stepping onto a professional film set for the very first time.
Funded in part by the UK Government’s Community Renewal FUND Bad Things wasn’t just a film, It was a living, screaming, blood covered classroom. Over 80% of the cast and crew were under 24, mentored on location by seasoned industry professionals in cinematography, sound, FX makeup, stunt coordination And... it worked.
Since wrapping production, graduates of the Bad Things set have landed paid roles on BBC series, Netflix projects and major commercial campaigns. Some have started their own production companies. Others have found work in editing, VFX and via casting opportunities.
Most had never imagined film could be a career — until they lived it.
Blending sharp satire, fast-paced horror and pitch-black comedy, Bad Things is a genre-bending survival story about friendship, rebellion and the terrifying consequences of growing up.
Because age isn’t just a number — it’s a death sentence.
“I was particularly impressed by the (Bad Things) team's creativity on a limited budget.”
- Stuart Conran
the prosthetic mastermind behind iconic gore-fests like Shaun of the Dead and Hellraiser — gave a glowing endorsement to Bad Things after its premiere at Worcester Film Festival. Known for setting the gold standard in practical horror FX, Conran praised the film’s inventiveness, especially its gruesome kills and biotech inspired designs created on a low budget.
Simon Pegg, the acclaimed actor and co-writer of Shaun of the Dead, shared a personal message of support with the Bad Things team — a meaningful nod from a creative icon whose work inspired the film’s blend of horror, humour and heart.
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coming to a screen near you in 2025
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