The zombie genre has seen a resurgence lately thanks to productions like The Walking Dead, The Last of Us, and Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later. Daisy Ridley, the iconic star of Star Wars, brings a unique twist to the genre with her latest film We Bury the Dead, blending psychological thriller and empathy with a zombie theme. In the film, Ava (Ridley) works in a body recovery unit to find her husband while dealing with her personal trauma, amidst a disaster triggered by a U.S. military weapon that accidentally turns the dead into violent "shamblers".

Directed by Zak Hilditch, the film draws viewers in with themes of grief and closure, offering a slow-burning drama rather than high-octane action. Its unique aspect lies in portraying zombies as once-beloved individuals, adopting an empathetic perspective towards them, similar to 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. However, this approach has divided audiences, as reflected in the Rotten Tomatoes scores: critics gave it an 88% rating, while audiences rated it only 46%.

Ridley's performance has garnered acclaim, and the film has already made waves on PVOD platforms. The cast includes Brenton Thwaites (Clay), Mark Coles Smith (Riley), Kym Jackson (Lt. Wilkie), Matt Whelan (Mitch), Chloe Hurst (Katie), Deanna Cooney (Bianca), and Salme Geransar (Private Clarkson). For those curious about the film, a good time is approaching: We Bury the Dead will premiere on Hulu on May 8 and will also be released in 4K UHD and Blu-ray formats on July 8.

Although Ridley is best known for her role as Rey in the Star Wars series, she is expected to return to the franchise soon. In previous statements, the actress said, "I think the story is going to be amazing, that the wait will be worth it, and that discovering where Rey is when we meet her again will be an adventure, as it is with all roles." Other projects Ridley is set to undertake include Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, directed by Ti West and featuring Johnny Depp, Sam Claflin, and others, Stelana Kliris's Me vs. Me, and Pierre Morel's The Good Samaritan, which also stars Josh Duhamel and Sharlto Copley.