We Bury the Dead: A Slow Burn That Fizzles Out?

by 01.08.2026

We Bury the Dead promises a tense survival story, but does it deliver? Today we are looking at Daisy Ridley’s latest film and discussing why the execution didn’t quite match the premise.

Despite a tight 90-minute runtime, the film suffers from significant pacing issues and a script that plays it safe. We’ll talk about the lack of narrative surprises, the atmosphere, and why this movie feels much longer than it actually is.

In this video:

Why the pacing feels off

The absence of third-act twists

Performance vs. Script

Let me know in the comments: Did you find it slow, or did the atmosphere work for you?

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