Following a catastrophic military incident, a woman joins a body retrieval unit to find her husband – only to discover that the dead are rising.

We Bury the Dead is a gripping new survival thriller that brings a fresh perspective to the Australian horror genre. From Australian writer/director Zak Hilditch known for his work on Netflix’s 1922 (2017) and These Final Hours (2013) the film reinvigorates the apocalyptic zombie genre.

Starring Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens), Brenton Thwaites (Titans) and Mark Coles Smith (Mystery Road: Origin) the story unfolds after a catastrophic American military experiment results in mass casualties across Tasmania. Ava (Ridley) joins a body retrieval unit to help identify the dead and search for her husband on the southern part of the island. As Ava makes her way south, across the ravaged landscape, she soon learns that some of the victims of the disaster are coming back to life…

With a standout performance by Ridley as the quick-thinking and determined Ava, We Bury the Dead blends apocalyptic horror with familial and psychological drama, delivering unexpected twists that will have audiences on the edge of their seats.