We Bury the Dead review – Daisy Ridley tackles the undead in solid zombie twist

Star Wars alum gives an impressively modest performance in this slightly smarter-than-average survival tale Unlike some other less resilient horror subgenres, the zombie movie is, fittingly, never going to really die. Neither will film-makers attempting to add their own twist, understandable given how repetitive the die, wake up, lumber, bite and repeat formula has become. Australian director Zak Hilditch’s attempt, the rather buried We Bury the Dead, is therefore not quite as striking as it might have seemed a decade and change ago. Using words such as “contemplative” and “mournful” to describe a film that includes its fair share of gnarly head-smashing has become something of a cliche, so much so that last month’s meta-comedy Anaconda reboot had its characters joke that these days, even a film about a giant snake needs “intergenerational trauma” to work. But Hilditch mercifully avoids drowning his film in drab self-seriousness. Yes, it’s a zombie survival thriller that’s also abo...

Susan Sarandon beats out Sharon Stone for a role in DC’s Blue Beetle

The film will be released in August 2023 Sharon Stone won't appear in DC's Blue Beetle. She was considered for the role of the main antagonist and negotiated, but according to The Wrap, Oscar winner Susan Sarandon was preferred. She will have to transform into Victoria Kord - a new character created specifically for the film. Blue Beetle, aka Mexican-American Jaime Reyes, will be played by Jolo Maridueno, best known for his role as Miguel Diaz in the popular karate series  Cobra Kai. In the comics, Jaime Reyes is the third hero to hold the title of Blue Beetle. He draws his strength from an alien Scarab attached to his spine. At the right moment, the Scarab envelops the wearer's body in a heavy-duty suit, granting them increased strength and agility. The Blue Beetle is often seen in DC animation projects. He was a member of the Titans and the Justice League. Directed by  Angel Manuel Soto. The premiere is scheduled for August 18, 2023. It was originally a streaming project for HBO Max but eventually developed into a full theatrical release.

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