Star Wars Actress Faces Zombie Horror Down Under

A catastrophic US government weapons accident has devastated Tasmania, resulting in a devastating zombie outbreak and the deaths of half a million people. Among the victims was the husband of Ava, portrayed by Star Wars alum Daisy Ridley, who travels to the affected region to join a body retrieval team.

Ava's personal mission to find her husband's remains in an out-of-bounds area becomes the central focus. Despite initial friction with locals blaming Americans, she finds an ally in Clay, a fellow volunteer, as they venture into uncharted, dangerous territory where the dead have begun to rise.

The film, "We Bury the Dead," is noted for its more introspective approach to the zombie genre. It explores the profound grief and emotional toll on survivors, with Ridley delivering a nuanced performance as Ava, balancing her quest for closure with the terrifying reality of the undead.