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201290 minPG-13documentary

6.0/ 10(21 ratings)• TMDB

Mental Health True Crime

Derren Brown: Apocalypse

201290 minPG-13documentary

6.0/ 10(21 ratings)• TMDB

One person is led to believe that a catastrophic meteorite strike has devastated the planet and that zombies now roam the land.

Mental Health True Crime

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One person is led to believe that a catastrophic meteorite strike has devastated the planet and that zombies now roam the land.

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Simon Dinselldirector

Iain Sharkeywriter

Stephen Longwriter

Ben Teasdalewriter

Derren Brown

Derren Brownwriter

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Derren Brown devises an elaborate plan to convince a man that Earth has been struck by a meteorite and is overrun by zombies. Set in a post-apocalyptic scenario, the 90-minute film mixes psychological tricks with staged events to create a convincing reality. Through manipulation and illusion, Brown tests the limits of belief and fear. The documentary, released in 2012, showcases Brown's unique approach to entertainment and psychology.

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