The official trailer for the highly anticipated zombie thriller, We Bury The Dead, has been released, featuring Daisy Ridley, best known for her role in the Star Wars franchise. The film, directed by Zak Hilditch, is set against the backdrop of a catastrophic military experiment that leads to devastating consequences in Tasmania.
In this chilling narrative, Ridley portrays Ava Newman, who joins a body retrieval unit after a disastrous incident results in mass casualties across the island. The synopsis notes that Ava is on a dual mission: to help identify the deceased while searching for her missing husband amidst the chaos. As she journeys through the ravaged landscape of southern Tasmania, she discovers a horrifying truth—some of the victims are returning as violent undead.
The trailer opens with a gripping scene as Ava is pursued by a relentless zombie. Following the deployment of the experimental weapon, survivors were reassured that the infected posed no threat. Ava’s experience starkly contrasts this claim, revealing the undead are not only alive but increasingly aggressive.
Alongside Ridley, the film features talents such as Brenton Thwaites, Mark Coles Smith, Kym Jackson, and Matt Whelan. Zak Hilditch, known for his previous works including Netflix’s 1922 and Rattlesnake, helms the project, while the production team includes notable names like Kelvin Munro and Grant Sputore.
We Bury The Dead premiered globally at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival, where it received positive reviews, boasting an impressive 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences can anticipate its theatrical release on January 2, 2026, ready to delve into this intense survival thriller.
With the combination of Ridley’s star power and Hilditch’s gripping storytelling, We Bury The Dead promises to be a compelling addition to the zombie genre, appealing to both fans of horror and thrilling narratives alike.
