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Zombies Rise for Unfinished Business in New Film

11/20/2025

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We Bury the Dead, a zombie film directed by Zak Hilditch and starring Daisy Ridley, releases January 2, 2026.
The film offers a fresh take on zombies, with the undead rising to fulfill unfinished business.
The teaser shows a disaster-devastated world where the undead become more dangerous as they hunt.
The story follows a woman's quest to find her husband, adding emotional depth.

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Story summary

We Bury the Dead, a zombie film directed by Zak Hilditch and starring Daisy Ridley, releases January 2, 2026.
The film offers a fresh take on zombies, with the undead rising to fulfill unfinished business.
The teaser shows a disaster-devastated world where the undead become more dangerous as they hunt.
The story follows a woman's quest to find her husband, adding emotional depth.