While Paranormal Activity is making the big bucks, if you ever see this lo-fi British zombie flick then you’ve probably helped cover a significant percentage of the budget.

See, Colin was made for $70 — yep, you heard right — by writer-director Marc Price, who utilised friends and strangers as actors, did special effects on the fly, and filmed a “battle scene” on the streets of London without permission.

His point of difference?

The film shows life — or death — from the zombie’s point of view. This twist on the formula was enough to get the film to Cannes, into UK cinemas and a wide DVD release. All for $70.

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