Rapture: When Medieval Monks Faced a Zombie Apocalypse
In the year 1348, while Europe was crumbling under the Black Death, ten monks in Lansley Abbey discovered that their biggest problem wouldn't be the lack of medieval toilet paper, but something much worse. Their quiet life of praying, copying manuscripts, and avoiding awkward conversations was interrupted by an unexpected visit: a messenger who was coughing as if he had smoked a bonfire and brought news that would make hell seem like a beach vacation. 🏰
The Plague That Came to Dinner and Stayed
What began as a simple case of "shady-looking visitor" soon turned into an existential crisis. The disease didn't just kill people; it also brought them back in a state that would make modern Hollywood zombies blush. The monks split between those who wanted to help and those who preferred to hide behind stone walls, proving that the survival instinct outweighs even vows of charity.
- Main problem: Dead people refusing to stay dead
- Moral dilemma: Saving souls vs. saving your own skin
- Comic element: Medieval zombies without access to smartphones
From Quiet Abbey to Movie Set
This true story with fictional extras will become Rapture, a movie that promises to mix history, horror, and monastic sandals. With actors like Will Poulter and Manu Ríos, the project has already garnered attention at Cannes, proving that even the worst pandemics can turn into entertainment if you wait long enough. Filming will begin soon, with a release scheduled for 2026, giving plenty of time to learn basic Latin or build a bunker.
"Rapture is like Game of Thrones but with more plague and fewer thrones. And definitely worse cleaning service."
Why This Story Still Scares
The most terrifying thing about Rapture isn't the undead, but how close it is to historical reality. The Black Death wiped out a third of Europe, proving that nature can be the best horror screenwriter. The movie just adds zombies to make it more palatable, because nothing unites an audience more than laughing at others' misfortunes... especially if they happened 700 years ago. 💀
So get ready for a history lesson with supernatural extras, where the biggest danger won't be the undead, but deciding what popcorn to bring to the cinema. Because after all, what is a medieval apocalypse without a good snack? 🍿