We Bury the Dead
We Bury the Dead

Movie spotlight

We Bury the Dead

2026
Movie
95 min
English

After a catastrophic military disaster, the dead don't just rise - they hunt. Ava searches for her missing husband, but what she finds is far more terrifying.

Insights

Director: Brad AndersonGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of researchers uncovers a disturbing conspiracy within a clandestine government program. As they delve deeper into the project's horrifying origins and experiments, they find themselves entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with shadowy figures determined to keep their secrets buried. The truth they seek may lead to their own demise.

Critical Reception

As an unreleased film, critical reception is not yet available. Public anticipation is high due to the director's previous work in the thriller genre and the established cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Anticipation is building for a suspenseful and gripping thriller.

  • The combination of a skilled director and a talented cast suggests a high-quality production.

  • Expect a dark and potentially disturbing narrative, characteristic of Anderson's style.

Google audience: As the film has not yet been released, there are no audience reviews available. However, based on the cast and director, interest is high.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (unreleased)

Fun Fact

The film is reportedly a spiritual successor to director Brad Anderson's 2014 thriller 'The Machinist,' exploring similar themes of psychological distress and hidden truths.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

4 reviews
Dean

Dean

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 per...

Chandler Danier

Chandler Danier

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 ...

MovieGuys

MovieGuys

"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 fi...

Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

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 sweepi...