Resident Dead
A man keeping his recently zombified daughter secure in hopes of a cure is tasked with delivering an unknown package through hordes of undead. If he succeeds, he will be given a cure for his daughter. If he fails, or opens the package, they will both be killed.
Why it matters
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Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
71
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
20
Creature
73
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
14
Survival
66
Content Warnings
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Intelligence Brief
Resident Dead revives zombie survival with a tense, morally complex father-daughter narrative.
- Why it matters: Ryan Ebert's film promises a fresh emotional core in a genre often dominated by mindless hordes, dialing up stakes with a mysterious package and a cure quest.
- What we know: The plot hinges on a father's desperate mission through undead-infested zones to save his zombified daughter, with life-or-death consequences tied to a package he must deliver unopened.
- Who's involved: Directed by indie horror stalwart Ryan Ebert, featuring John Wells leading a strong cast including Thandiwe McMillan and Hamid-Reza Benjamin Thompson.
- The buzz: Early whispers suggest Resident Dead balances practical zombie effects with gripping suspense, positioning it as a thoughtful addition to modern zombie cinema.
Trailers
RESIDENT DEAD || Official Trailer || The Asylum Movie Channel
Production Intel
- Status
- Released
- Filming Locations
- United States of America