While others used Good Friday to re-enact the journey of Jesus, dozens of volunteer zombies helped complete a major scene for the low-budget feature film I Survived a Zombie Holocaust.
The cast included Dunedin South MP Clare Curran, who said it was a pleasure to have a break from Parliament and support a local film.
To perfect her zombie character she had taken advice from her 10-year-old twins, and observed those "on the other side of the House" at Parliament.
Producer Zoe Hobson said more than 200 people from as far afield as Auckland and Ettrick volunteered their time after responding to a request through social media.
Ms Hobson said King Edward St had a "really good look" and the filming attracted much interest from passers-by.
Directed by Guy Pigden, of Dunedin, the 38 Pictures feature film has received $250,000 from the New Zealand Film Commission.
Ms Hobson said the film was on schedule to be completed this year, and was likely to screen next year.
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