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Resident Dead
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Ryan Ebert. With John Wells, Thandiwe McMillan, Hamid-Reza Benjamin Thompson.
5.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Resident Dead.
MoviHero lists September 4, 2026 as the release date for Resident Dead. Ryan Ebert is the listed director. The listed cast includes John Wells as Joe, Thandiwe McMillan as Dawn, Hamid-Reza Benjamin Thompson as Wilt, Jarod Brock as Sal. A trailer is available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 4, 2026
GenresHorror
Runtime1h 29m
DirectorRyan Ebert
CastJohn Wells as Joe, Thandiwe McMillan as Dawn, Hamid-Reza Benjamin Thompson as Wilt, Jarod Brock as Sal
TrailerAvailable on this page
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How much time should I set aside?
Resident Dead runs 1h 29m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 5.5/10 from 77 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary7/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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