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We Bury the Dead Opens in U.S. Theaters With a Grief-Driven Take on Zombies

Critics highlight a grief-focused approach with restrained scares, anchored by Daisy Ridley’s performance.

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Daisy Ridley's Ava and Brenton Thwaites' Clay embark on a dangerous mission in "We Bury the Dead." (Vertical Entertainment/TNS)
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Overview

  • Daisy Ridley’s SXSW 2025 breakout expands to a U.S. theatrical release today on 1,172 screens via Vertical Entertainment.
  • The film follows a body retrieval mission after a U.S. military experiment in Tasmania, framing reanimation as a somber human crisis rather than spectacle.
  • Early reception skews favorable with praise for mood and craft, though some reviews note familiar genre beats; outlets cite an initial 86% Rotten Tomatoes score.
  • Supporting players include Brenton Thwaites, Mark Coles Smith, and Matt Whelan, with cinematography by Steve Annis and a score by Chris Clark drawing notice.
  • Streaming plans are unannounced; the UK lists the title for digital rental now and Australia/New Zealand open theatrically on February 5, as speculation points to a VOD window in the coming weeks.