The movie Portrait of a Zombie is a horror-comedy film directed by Bing Bailey and written by Laura Morand Bailey. The story revolves around a working-class Irish family, the Flynns. The father, Patrick, works as a garbage collector, while the mother, Mandy, is a stay-at-home mom.
Their teenage son, Billy, becomes infected with a zombie virus after being bitten by his ex-girlfriend. The family decides to keep him at home and take care of him, rather than turning him over to the authorities or abandoning him. The decision causes strife between the Flynns and their neighbors, who fear for their safety.
Meanwhile, a local crime boss, Thomas Finlay, sees an opportunity to profit from the zombie outbreak by creating a zombie fight club. He sends his goons to pressure the Flynns to turn Billy over, but they refuse.
As Billy's condition worsens, the Flynns struggle to keep him under control and maintain a sense of normalcy in their lives. They face challenges such as managing Billy's hunger for human flesh and dealing with the judgment and hostility of their community.
Portrait of a Zombie blends horror, comedy, and family drama to explore themes of resilience, compassion, and the bonds that hold families together in the face of adversity. The film was well-received by critics and won several awards at film festivals around the world.
