This is about the movie, “Mickey & Ben vs. The Dead,” which was released in 2012. The film portrays the story of two former baseball players who try to survive in a post-apocalyptic world, carrying us through exotic scenes and featuring actors like Jeremy Gardner, Adam Cronheim, and Niels Bolle. In this article, we also present behind-the-scenes information and fascinating facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in numerous locations in the United States. It was primarily filmed in Connecticut, with scenes capturing terrain and settings in Kent, Bridgeport, and Norwalk. The film did not disclose the exact dates of shooting.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jeremy Gardner | Ben |
| Adam Cronheim | Mickey |
| Niels Bolle | Jerry |
| Alana O’Brien | Annie |
| Jamie Pantanella | Egghead |
| Larry Fessenden | Frank |
| Kelly McQuade | Laura |
| Eric Simon | Basement Zombie |
| Ben Pryzby | Dead Zombie by Lake |
| Sarah Allen | Dead Zombie by Lake |
| Nichole Kinnett | Car Zombie |
| Lyles Williams IV | Motel Zombie Guy |
| Olivia Bonilla | Motel Zombie Girl |
| Elise Stella | Fresh Slut Zombie |
| Matt Bacco | Mickey’s First Kill |
| Cynthia Stilson-Shook | Zombie |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie, officially known as “The Battery,” runs for approximately 101 minutes.
- Category-wise, it falls under Adventure and Drama genres, but also dips into elements of Horror.
- The movie marked Jeremy Gardner’s debut as a director and writer. He also starred in the film.
- The script delves into the story of two former baseball players trying to navigate and survive a world overrun by the undead.
- The movie was called by a different title, “Mickey & Ben vs. The Dead,” in India.
- In Hungary and Serbia, the movie was known as “Lételem” and “Baterija,” respectively.
- The movie garnered acknowledgement, winning nine awards while receiving two nominations.
- Intriguingly, the budget for this movie was raised from ten of Jeremy Gardner’s friends, each contributing six hundred dollars.
- The movie has also been referenced in ‘Tools of Ignorance: The Making of ‘The Battery’ in 2014.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Kent, Connecticut, USA
- Latitude: 41.7247554
- Longitude: -73.47696429999999
- Place ID: ChIJRfu8t_OJ54kRbQLUetJJXAw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kent, CT, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
- Latitude: 41.11774399999999
- Longitude: -73.4081575
- Place ID: ChIJucU2nEoc6IkRjdVJvAki-l0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Norwalk, CT, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Connecticut, USA
- Latitude: 41.6032207
- Longitude: -73.087749
- Place ID: ChIJpVER8hFT5okR5XBhBVttmq4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Connecticut, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
