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Daisy Ridleyâs New Zombie Movie Gives the Genre a Shot in the Head
Star Wars icon Daisy Ridley is teaming up with writer-director Zak Hilditch for a new zombie film, titled We Bury the Dead. The movie, which hits theaters on January 2, 2026, promises to put a fresh spin on the undead genre by introducing an intriguing twist.
In this new take, it appears that most people who have died in a catastrophic event do not rise as zombies. Instead, it is only those who have unfinished business that return from the dead. The trailer suggests that these undead creatures grow increasingly more aggressive and fast as their goals remain unfulfilled.
What makes We Bury the Dead particularly compelling is its potential to subvert expectations while still honoring classic zombie tropes. By giving a new reason for the zombiesâ existence, Hilditch has managed to inject some much-needed life into the stagnant genre.
We are excited to see what Ridley brings to this role and how her character navigates a world where the undead are driven by unmet goals rather than mere hunger or mindless slaughter.
Source: gizmodo.com
