Fido

In a retro‑future world that feels plucked from a 1950s sci‑fi postcard, a lingering cloud of space dust has turned death into a permanent state of walking. The living have learned to coexist with the undead by chaining them to remote‑controlled collars, turning former corpses into obedient household helpers. A monolithic corporation known as ZomCon oversees this uneasy balance, selling peace of mind to fenced‑in communities that prefer their terror neatly packaged and politely managed.

At the heart of one such suburb lives a modest family whose everyday life is a study in quiet resilience. Helen Robinson keeps the home running with a steady hand, while her husband, scarred by a personal tragedy involving the undead, lives in the shadow of his own fear. Their son, Timmy, is a curious and compassionate kid who discovers something that defies the town’s sanitized routine: a zombie they name Fido, a creature whose gentle demeanor hints at a lingering spark of humanity beneath the collar’s cold metal.

The presence of Fido introduces a tender, if uncanny, friendship that blossoms against the backdrop of a society built on control. As the boy learns to communicate with his unusual companion, the family finds their worldview quietly shifting, questioning whether the engineered order of ZomCon truly equals safety. The story’s tone balances warm, nostalgic visuals with a darkly comic undercurrent, inviting viewers to wonder how far affection can stretch when the line between living and undead is deliberately blurred.

When the collar that binds Fido to its programmed purpose begins to falter, the possibility of chaos looms over the tightly curated peace of the neighborhood. This subtle threat sets the stage for a gentle yet suspenseful exploration of loyalty, fear, and the strange bonds that can form when humanity reaches out to the very creatures it once feared.

Last Updated: October 11, 2025 at 19:45