Get ready for a frightfully fabulous blend of historical drama and zombie horror. Netflix stars Kit Connor and Manu Ríos are stepping back in time — and into the undead — for the upcoming feature Rapture, joining On Swift Horses actor Will Poulter in what promises to be a haunting, high-stakes thriller set in 14th-century England.
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A Plague of Biblical Proportions
According to a synopsis first reported by Deadline, Rapture unfolds in the year 1348, within the isolated walls of Lansley Abbey, a medieval Yorkshire monastery home to ten devout monks. Their routine lives of prayer and preservation are thrown into disarray when a mysterious messenger arrives bearing two things: a grim warning and a deadly illness.
The affliction spreads quickly and grotesquely — beginning with hemorrhagic fever and ending with the rise of the infected as “revenants,” or undead beings. As the world outside begins to rot, the monks inside are faced with escalating tensions, moral conflict, and the ultimate question: should they throw open their gates in compassion, or close ranks to protect the sacred knowledge housed within?
Blood, Betrayal and Bisexual Energy
With Heartstopper’s Kit Connor and Élite star Manu Ríos headlining alongside the ever-versatile Will Poulter, queer fans are especially buzzing over the cast lineup — though any LGBTQ+ plotlines remain unconfirmed. Still, hopes are high (and jokes are flying) about potential “monk-on-monk” moments.
Behind the camera is Jordan Tannahill, a Governor General’s Literary Award-winning playwright making his feature film debut. A noted voice in LGBTQ+ arts and culture, Tannahill’s involvement is raising expectations for both substance and scares.
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“We have all been blown away by the vision Jordan has for Rapture,” said Gabrielle Stewart, CEO of HanWay Films. “It is rare to have such an atmospheric and terrifying zombie horror film that inhabits such an authentic historical world, with complex characters grappling with the biggest moral dilemmas.”
Coming Soon to a Cloister Near You
Rapture is set to begin production later this year in Hungary, with additional casting to be announced. While no release date has been confirmed, the film is already drawing interest for its genre-blending premise and bold casting.
Whether it delivers theological introspection or just hot monks fighting zombies, one thing is certain: Rapture has the makings of a cult hit.
Stay tuned for more updates — and maybe, just maybe, a little undead romance.
