We Bury the Dead

We Bury the Dead (2026)

We Bury the Dead presents an intriguing post-apocalyptic premise, memorable zombie designs, and a strong performance from Daisy Ridley, but struggles to balance its emotional ambitions with audience expectations. While the film explores grief, loss, and unfinished relationships through a zombie-infested backdrop, its slow pacing and limited horror elements may leave zombie fans wanting far more action and suspense.

William Streamer
Amy Streamer

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We discuss why We Bury the Dead starts with so much promise before gradually shifting into a very different kind of story, whether the film succeeds as a character-driven drama despite being marketed as a zombie movie, and why the unique zombie designs ended up being far more interesting than the story surrounding them. We also talk about Daisy Ridley’s performance, the unsettling teeth-grinding sound design, the film’s slower pace, and whether audiences looking for a traditional zombie experience will connect with what the movie is actually trying to accomplish.

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