Sundance Midnight selection Didn’t Die has been acquired by Level 33 Entertainment for a March 6 theatrical release. Watch the teaser trailer below.
The character-driven zombie comedy is directed by Meera Menon (“The Walking Dead,” “For All Mankind”) from a script she co-wrote with cinematographer Paul Gleason.
It revolves around an unfolding zombie apocalypse in rural America, as a podcast host struggles to maintain their dwindling audience amidst the chaos.
Kiran Deol (Destroy All Neighbors) stars with George Basil (Werewolves Within), Samrat Chakrabarti (“The Sinner”), Katie McCuen, Vishal Vijayakumar, Ali Lopez-Sohaili, and Kandis Erickson.
“I’m drawn to the question of what still makes life worth living when everything else has come undone,” said Menon. “Being an indie filmmaker right now feels like podcasting in the middle of a zombie apocalypse — this film is about the grit it takes to simply keep going.”
“As a performer, it’s such a privilege to get to play an arc, especially one grounded in wry humor,” added Deol. “From the collaborative style of developing the story to staying in a house with the actors in upstate New York, Meera created an experience that felt like family coming together.”
“Didn’t Die is a witty and poignant take on the classic zombie film, crafted by a group of truly remarkable filmmakers,” commented Level 33 President Andreas Olavarria. ” We can’t wait to share this film with audiences across North America.”
Menon and Gleason produce alongside Erica Fishman and Joe Camerota.
