Life After Beth

The film opens with Beth Slocum, played by Aubrey Plaza, strolling through a serene forest while engrossed in her phone. This peaceful moment sets the stage for the impending tragedy that will impact her loved ones.

While Beth enjoys her time in nature, tragedy strikes as she dies from a snake bite. This unexpected event leaves her boyfriend, Zach Orfman, devastated and serves as the catalyst for the unfolding story.

At Beth's funeral, Zach confronts the outpouring of grief from friends and family. This moment captures his emotional turmoil as he navigates through collective sorrow, receiving condolences while mourning the loss of his girlfriend.

Later, Zach visits Beth's home, where he engages in a game of chess with her parents, Maury and Geenie. This interaction reveals the depth of his grief, as Maury offers wisdom and advice amidst the heartbreaking losses they all share.

Despite his family's encouragement to move on, Zach is unable to shake off his grief. He is distressed by the Slocum family's growing distance and his desperate attempts to reconnect with them only heighten his emotional turmoil.

Driven by curiosity, Zach peeks through the Slocum home’s window, convinced he sees Beth inside. This impulsive act leads to confrontation with his brother Kyle, who threatens him, escalating the tension around Zach's obsessive behavior.

In a startling twist, Zach discovers that Beth is alive and has amnesia regarding her death. This revelation causes confusion as Zach grapples with the fact that his girlfriend has returned under such bizarre circumstances.

Ignoring her parents' pleas, Zach embraces every moment with Beth, indulging in swimming and secret meetings at the park. However, he begins to notice the physical remnants of her snake bite, signaling that not everything is as it seems.

During a fraught evening at the beach, Zach sings to Beth, but her unfavorable reaction leads to chaos. In an explosive moment, she vandalizes the lifeguard stand, culminating in her shattering the car window in a fit of rage.

In an alarming turn of events, Zach accidentally runs over Beth with his car. Despite her apparent safety, her terrifying reaction compels Zach to bring her to her grave to confront the truth about her death.

Upon returning home, Zach is faced with the horrific sight of his grandfather and former residents reanimated. This supernatural chaos raises unsettling questions about the reality Zach and his family are facing.

Desperate for answers, Zach and Maury seek out Pearline, their former housekeeper, in hopes that she may hold the key to reversing the undead plague. Their search proves futile as the extent of their crisis unfolds around them.

Tragedy strikes again as Beth transforms into a bloodthirsty zombie after consuming Maury. This horrifying revelation emphasizes the drastic shift in her character, leaving Zach and her mother Geenie in turmoil over what has happened.

In a climactic moment, Zach takes Beth on a grim hike to a cliff where he reflects on their past. As he admits his regrets, Beth's moment of clarity leads to a heart-wrenching decision where Zach shoots her, signifying their tragic end.

Amidst the chaos, Zach reunites with his family and old friend Erica in a safe house. With the weight of loss still heavy, Zach gently places Beth's scarf at her grave, marking both an end and a tentative new beginning in his life.