Tasmania is the latest battleground in Australia’s zombie cinema, with a new project touted as a Tasmania zombie film that will draw on Western Australia for shoots. The feature, provisionally titled We Bury the Dead, comes from writer‑director Zak Hilditch, whose previous work has helped shape the tone of modern Australian horror. Public chatter around the project hints at a sweeping, ambitious production, though exact release plans remain unconfirmed.
Hilditch, who drew on personal tragedy to craft this story, has assembled a team and schedule that places WA locations at the core of production while keeping the Tasmanian thread central to the narrative. The film’s creators have offered few specifics beyond the project’s scope, with details about cast, budget, and timing still to be disclosed.
Industry insiders note the project signals Australia’s ongoing push into genre cinema that blends intimate storytelling with high production values. Everything hinges on ambition and timing, two factors that will determine whether this Tasmania zombie film becomes a defining entry in the nation’s horror repertoire.
What we know
- Zak Hilditch is writing and directing the film, continuing his return to feature‑length storytelling.
- The project is titled We Bury the Dead and described as a major Australian horror drama.
- Filming has utilised Western Australia locations as a core production footprint.
- The Tasmanian setting or influence is part of the story’s backdrop, even as shoots occur across WA.
What we don’t know
- Exact release date and distribution plan remain unconfirmed.
- Full cast details and character names have not been publicly announced.
- Budget figures and financing arrangements are not disclosed.
- How Tasmania will be portrayed on screen beyond the general setting remains unclear.
As production continues, industry watchers will look for further announcements that clarify the film’s scope and its potential to become a touchstone in Australia’s zombie genre. The project sits at a crossroads of locality and scale, underscoring Tasmania’s ongoing appeal for filmmakers even as WA supplies the engine room.
