Just in time for Halloween, Quiver Distribution is bringinga new twist on zombie apocalypse moviesto theaters featuringThe MatrixiconCarrie-Anne Moss.Die Alonetakes place in a world reclaimed by nature through a mysterious virus that has spread throughout the globe. Those left alive, like Moss’s eccentric survivalist Mae, are forced to contend with the horrific creatures left in its wake. Amid the chaos, a young man named Ethan (Douglas Smith) who has amnesia sets out to find his girlfriend, if she’s still alive. Collider can exclusively share a new trailer that shows that he won’t be able to brave the world alone as he gets a little help from Mae against plant zombies and survivors with ill intentions.
The trailer opens with a horrifying look at a community that has been nearly overtaken by nature with dilapidated houses everywhere and a message reading “No God.” It sets the tone for the apocalypse as Ethan finds the home of Mae, who gets him up to speed on the disastrous virus and the effects it has had on humanity.A news report reveals this world’s infected are known as the “reclaimed"as decayed humans with plant features growing out of them shuffle by. While the focus of the story will be on Ethan’s efforts to reunite with Emma (Kimberly Sue-Murray) after a fateful car crash, thereare strong environmental undertonesabout a planet that may or may not be vengeful for years of pollution. Mae agrees to help him, encouraging him to hide his amnesia and using her survival skills to make the journey a bit easier, but with more infected finding them as they travel and dangerous individuals sizing them up, they have a tough road ahead.
Smith’s star has been on the rise for some time, playing supporting roles inDon’t Worry Darling,Seven Veils, and, most recently,Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1over the past few years.Die Aloneallows him to play the lead with a strong group around him including Moss, fresh off ofthe ill-fatedStar WarsseriesThe Acolyte, andFrank Grillo, who plays fellow survivor Kai. A fateful encounter with Kai, as depicted in the trailer, may forever change Ethan’s journey as he confronts the dark secrets beyond the fractures in his memory.
Who Is Behind ‘Die Alone’?
Behind the camera forDie AloneisLowell Dean, who boasts a varied resume with credits ranging from chilling features like theSteven Ogg-ledDark Matchto children’s programming like Canada’sHi Opie!Among genre fans, however, the writer-director is best known for helmingthe bonkers horror-comedycreature featureWolfCopandits wilder sequelAnother WolfCop. His new zombie apocalypse feature may feature more grounded horror thrills, but it still promises a unique directorial flair that will make it a title to keep an eye on as it enters theaters. For the film’s distribution, Quiver has U.S. rights, Film Option has Canadian rights, and Myriad holds International rights.
Die Alonewill debut in theaters, on demand, and digitally on October 18. Check out the exclusive trailer in the player above and the official poster below.
