Overview

• Vertical unveiled the first teaser, introducing the film’s tense, post-apocalyptic tone and premise.
• A U.S. theatrical release is set for January 2, 2026 through Vertical.
• The official synopsis centers on a failed military experiment in Tasmania as Ava enters a quarantine with a body-retrieval unit to find her husband while the undead hunt and officials downplay the danger.
• Brenton Thwaites, Mark Coles Smith and Matt Whelan co-star alongside Ridley in Hilditch’s feature.
• The film premiered at SXSW 2025 to generally positive early reactions that emphasized its character-driven approach to zombie horror.