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6.1/10 2026 1h 35m Released

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After a catastrophic military disaster reanimates the dead, Ava searches for her missing husband amidst an increasingly hostile world.

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Top Cast

Daisy Ridley
Daisy Ridley
Ava
Brenton Thwaites
Brenton Thwaites
Clay
Mark Coles Smith
Mark Coles Smith
Riley
Matt Whelan
Matt Whelan
Mitch
Chloe Hurst
Chloe Hurst
Katie Harris
Kym Jackson
Kym Jackson
Lt. Wilkie
Holly Hargreaves
Holly Hargreaves
Mrs. Smith
Deanna Cooney
Deanna Cooney
Bianca
Elijah Williams
Elijah Williams
Greg
Salme Geransar
Salme Geransar
Private Clarkson
Luke Jai  McIntosh
Luke Jai McIntosh
Cadet
Joel Jackson
Joel Jackson
Anxious Bus Volunteer
Dan Paris
Dan Paris
Captain Vance
Nicola Bartlett
Nicola Bartlett
Woman on Plane
Kim Fleming
Kim Fleming
Briefing Colonel
Kingsley Judd
Kingsley Judd
Camper Van Dad

Reviews

Manuel São Bento 6/10

Full review: https://movieswetextedabout.com/we-bury-the-dead-movie-review-daisy-ridley-delivers-a-masterclass-in-stoic-despair/ Rating: B- "We Bury The Dead ends up being a positive experience, where technical excellence and a sweeping central performance try to compensate for a script that loses its breath and coherence in the home stretch. Although it doesn't manage to keep the promise of its unique premise…

MovieGuys 8/10

"We Bury The Dead" is truly compelling for the first half of the film but then loses its momentum. As the film begins, it crosses a spectrum of emotions from chilling, horrific to ultimately tragic. What's really disturbing about this film is that it's wholly believable, too. It's so well done. We get scenes of apocalyptic destruction in Tasmania, Australia. We see people emotionally broken and seeking answers as…

Chandler Danier 7/10

Whoa, that's a nice motorcycle! This delivers what it needs to. The side quest is a bit tacked on but functional. It's really not that good but it's not trying to be. But it delivers some solid zombie shit. Some weird human shit. I like how they play the relationship reveal for instance.

Dean 6/10

We Bury the Dead (2026) is a capable survival thriller that attempts to bring a more intimate, grounded perspective to the zombie subgenre. Set in the aftermath of a military accident in Tasmania, the film benefits from a strong central performance by Daisy Ridley, who effectively portrays the desperation and grief of a woman searching for her missing husband. The movie’s most interesting hook is the nature of…

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FAQ about We Bury the Dead

What is We Bury the Dead about?
After a catastrophic military disaster reanimates the dead, Ava searches for her missing husband amidst an increasingly hostile world.
When was We Bury the Dead released?
We Bury the Dead was released in 2026.
What genres does We Bury the Dead belong to?
We Bury the Dead is categorised as Horror, Thriller.
Who stars in We Bury the Dead?
The cast of We Bury the Dead includes Daisy Ridley, Brenton Thwaites, Mark Coles Smith, Matt Whelan, Chloe Hurst.