Surviving the Unthinkable: One Second After

Name: One Second After
Description: An emotionally poignant and terrifyingly real story of America’s immediate and devastating return to a pre-technological dark age in the wake of a terrorist attack. Set in the hills of North Carolina, college professor and former military officer John Matherson must fight to preserve the lives of his family and neighbors in the wake of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack. In just one second the US is completely incapacitated, thousands are killed, and millions are stranded. Planes fall from the sky, electricity goes out everywhere, supply lines collapse, and transportation is limited to pre-computer era vehicles and horses. Millions of travelers, unable to get home, wander the highways searching for shelter. In the resulting chaos, residents of John’s tight-knit community look to his leadership to guide them through the difficult decisions that must be made if any of them are to survive.
Genre: Series
Date Created: MPI ORIGINAL FILMS
Contact: 375 Greenwich St., New York, NY 10013 info@thempi.org
Phone: 646-926-0674
Status: Active Development
Producer: Matt Kennedy – Rob Pfaltzgraff – Vince Gerardis – Stacey Parks – Matt Kennedy – William Forstchen – Nick Reid – Zori Davidkova – Lana Link – Stacey Parks
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
CD: Lindsey Weissmueller
Production Type: Startling Inc.matt@startlinginc.com

Surviving the Unthinkable: A Dive into “One Second After”

An emotionally poignant and terrifyingly real series, “One Second After” delves into the immediate aftermath of a devastating terrorist attack that plunges America into a pre-technological dark age. Set in the hills of North Carolina, the story follows college professor and former military officer John Matherson as he battles to protect his family and neighbors after an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack leaves the U.S. paralyzed in just one second. With planes falling, electricity out, and society in chaos, John must lead his community through the tough decisions necessary for survival.

This MPI Original Film offers a gripping narrative that explores the fragility of modern civilization and the resilience of human spirit. With a stellar cast and a compelling storyline that hits close to home, “One Second After” paints a realistic and harrowing picture of a post-apocalyptic world where survival becomes a daily struggle. Join the characters on their journey as they navigate a world stripped of technology and face the stark realities of a society on the edge of collapse.