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Daisy Ridley’s We Bury the Dead Sets Jan. 2 Release as Early Review Arrives

The thriller centers on a search through a military quarantine, with fast, evolving undead reshaping a story about grief and control.

Overview

  • Collider unveiled an exclusive image and interview in which Ridley described being genuinely frightened by a sprinting reanimated pursuer.
  • The story follows Ava entering a military-run quarantine in Tasmania to search for her missing husband after a catastrophic event referred to as the pulse.
  • Coverage highlights undead that become increasingly aggressive and coordinated, challenging official assurances that they are manageable.
  • Marin Independent Journal’s early review gives the film 2 out of 4 stars, commending craft elements but characterizing it as a low-scare character study.
  • Written and directed by Zak Hilditch, the R‑rated film runs 95 minutes and co-stars Brenton Thwaites, Mark Coles Smith, and Matt Whelan.