We Bury the Dead (2026)

Released: 2026-01-01 Recommended age: 16+ IMDb 6.2
We Bury the Dead

Movie details

  • Genres: Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
  • Director: Zak Hilditch
  • Main cast: Daisy Ridley, Brenton Thwaites, Mark Coles Smith, Matt Whelan, Chloe Hurst
  • Country / region: Australia, United States of America
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2026-01-01

Story overview

We Bury the Dead is a horror-thriller set in a world where the dead return after a military disaster. The authorities claim these reanimated beings are harmless, but protagonist Ava discovers they're becoming increasingly violent and dangerous as she searches for her missing husband in a quarantine zone. The film explores themes of grief, deception, and survival against escalating supernatural threats.

Parent Guide

Intense horror film with violent undead creatures and high-stakes survival scenarios, suitable only for mature teenagers.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
Strong

Contains graphic depictions of violent undead creatures attacking people, military disaster scenarios, and high-stakes survival situations with constant peril.

Scary / disturbing
Strong

Features frightening undead creatures that become progressively more aggressive, creating sustained tension and fear throughout the film.

Language
Moderate

May contain strong language typical of horror/thriller genres in intense situations.

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity mentioned in available information.

Substance use
None

No substance use mentioned in available information.

Emotional intensity
Strong

High emotional intensity due to themes of grief, loss, deception, and constant survival threats in a frightening scenario.

Parent tips

This film contains intense horror elements including violent undead creatures, military disaster scenarios, and high-stakes survival situations. The premise involves graphic depictions of reanimated corpses that become progressively more aggressive and threatening. Parents should be aware that the film creates sustained tension and fear through its portrayal of a world where the dead hunt the living.

Given the horror genre and science fiction elements, this film is best suited for mature teenagers who can handle frightening content. The story deals with themes of loss and deception that may be emotionally challenging for younger viewers. The quarantine zone setting creates a claustrophobic atmosphere of danger and uncertainty.

Parent chat guide

Before watching, discuss how movies use special effects to create scary creatures and situations. Explain that the undead characters are fictional creations, not real. During viewing, be available to answer questions about what's happening on screen and remind viewers that it's okay to look away if scenes become too intense.

After the movie, talk about how characters show courage in frightening situations. Discuss the difference between movie monsters and real-world fears. Ask how the characters' decisions affected the story and what they might have done differently in similar situations.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What was your favorite part of the movie?
  • Did anything in the movie make you feel scared?
  • What do you think the characters were feeling?
  • How do you think the story ended?
  • What would you do if you saw something scary in a movie?
  • What made the undead creatures scary in the movie?
  • How did Ava show bravery in the story?
  • Why do you think the military said the undead were harmless?
  • What would you do if you were in a quarantine zone?
  • How did the movie make you feel during the scary parts?
  • What themes about grief did you notice in the story?
  • How did the film create tension and suspense?
  • What do you think about the military's deception in the movie?
  • How did the undead creatures change throughout the film?
  • What survival strategies did the characters use?
  • How does the film explore the concept of trust in authority figures?
  • What commentary might the movie be making about disaster response?
  • How did the film use horror elements to explore emotional themes?
  • What did you think about the portrayal of grief and determination?
  • How effective were the film's techniques at creating fear and tension?

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