After The Scream with Chris & Jess

Horror Fans, you might NOT like it! We Bury the Dead

Chris & Jess Season 2 Episode 31

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On this episode of After the Scream, we review We Bury the Dead, a newer horror film that leans hard into atmosphere, grief, and the emotional fallout of a world shaped by mass death. This is a slow-burn, character-driven story where the real horror isn’t monsters or nonstop violence, but the quiet weight of loss and the struggle to keep going when hope feels buried. 

We discuss why we labeled it emotional horror, how its restrained approach and somber tone may turn off hardcore horror fans looking for traditional scares, and why that choice makes the film so powerful for us. 

If you’re curious about a horror movie that prioritizes feeling over shock value—and isn’t afraid to sit in uncomfortable silence—this is a review worth watching.

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