Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End

A global outbreak of a rabies-like disease turns the human population into violent creatures. To stay safe, a man named Manel hides in his home with his pet cat. While he initially survives by using his intelligence, the lack of supplies eventually forces him to venture outside. He must navigate various threats across land and sea to secure food.

Directed by Carles Torrens, this Spanish action horror film is the fourth project in his directing career, following Apartment 143, Pet, and ABCs of Death 2 1/2. It precedes his 2026 film, Apocalypse Z: New World. The screenplay was written by Ángel Agudo and produced by Adrián Guerra and Núria Valls. The movie stars Francisco Ortiz as Manel, alongside José María Yázpik, Berta Vázquez, Iria del Río, Marta Poveda, and Amalia Gómez.

The production involved a credited crew of 59 and a cast of 41. Since its release, the film has received a moderate reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 6.1/10 on IMDb based on 23,000 votes and a slightly higher score of 6.8/10 on TMDB from 1,293 votes.