The Dead (2014 film)

The Dead is a 2014 independent zombie horror film directed by Howard J. Ford and Jonathan Ford. It is a sequel to their 2010 film, The Dead.

Set in India, the film follows Lieutenant Brian Murphy, a military engineer, who is the sole survivor of a U.S. military plane crash during a zombie outbreak. He teams up with a local orphan named Javed to try to reach a naval evacuation point before he is overwhelmed by the undead.

The film continues the themes of survival and the human cost of global catastrophe explored in the first film, but with a new cultural setting and a different perspective on the zombie apocalypse. While The Dead was set in West Africa, The Dead (2014 film) moves the action to India, showcasing the impact of the undead plague on a vastly different population and environment.

The film is known for its practical effects and its gritty portrayal of a world overrun by zombies. The use of the Indian landscape adds a unique visual element to the zombie subgenre. The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmosphere and visual style, while some found the plot predictable.