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We Bury the Dead

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2026 | 95 min | Horror, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved 28 Days Later or Grindhouse, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $4 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 1.1 million people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Zak Hilditch

  • Daisy RidleyAva
  • Brenton ThwaitesClay
  • Mark Coles SmithRiley
  • Matt WhelanMitch
  • Chloe HurstKatie Harris
  • Kym JacksonLt. Wilkie
  • Holly HargreavesMrs. Smith
  • Deanna CooneyBianca
  • Elijah WilliamsGreg
  • Salme GeransarPrivate Clarkson