Re-Kill

Re-Kill

Year: 2015

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: English

Directors: Michael Hurst, Valeri Milev

Science FictionHorrorEpic heroesSurvival horror and zombie carnageThought-provoking sci-fi action and future technology

Five years after a devastating zombie outbreak, the members of R-Division dedicate their lives to hunting and eliminating the remaining undead. As signs of a potential second outbreak emerge, the team grapples with the terrifying possibility that humanity may not survive the escalating crisis, forcing them to confront a desperate fight for survival.

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Timeline & Setting – Re-Kill (2015)

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Location

New Orleans, The Zone (New York City), San Francisco, New York City

The action unfolds across major U.S. locations, beginning with a Division 8 raid in New Orleans and moving into the ruined heart of New York’s Zone. San Francisco is depicted as a quarantined target, detonated and sealed by the government. The Zone serves as the focal point for intensified zombie activity and a turning point in humanity’s struggle to survive.

🌆 Urban battleground 🧟 Zombie outbreak 🚧 Post-apocalyptic 🇺🇸 American setting

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Main Characters – Re-Kill (2015)

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Parker (Scott Adkins)

A conspiracy-theorist-turned Division 8 recruit with a sharp, combative edge. He distrusts official narratives, yet remains capable in combat. His stubborn skepticism often clashes with leadership, revealing a complex mix of cynicism and courage.

🧠 Clever 🗡️ Combat-ready 🤔 Skeptical

Tom Falkirk

A fresh recruit and former thief who is bitten during a mission and mercy-killed to prevent turning. He embodies frontline risk-taking and self-sacrifice under brutal orders. His death prompts reflection on what sacrifice means in a failing system.

🎖️ Sacrificial 🥷 Street-smart 🔒 Loyal

Omar Hernandez

A former thief with practical street-smarts who fights alongside the squad. He brings resilience and loyalty under pressure, navigating mistrust and danger with pragmatism.

🧰 Resourceful 🗡️ Combat-ready 🤝 Loyal

Nguyen

An immigrant member of Division 8 whose perspective highlights cultural resilience in extreme conditions. He contributes to the squad’s adaptability, but fate cuts his arc short during the Zone’s horrors.

🌍 Immigrant 🧱 Resourceful 🤝 Loyal

Rose Matthews

A key survivor who endures the Judas Project’s chaos and shows resolve under pressure. She survives the zone’s onslaught and instrumental in confronting the undead threat.

💪 Resilient 🧗 Courageous 🧟 Humanized

Grizzly Adams

A zombie with unusual intelligence that the squad confronts in the Zone. He embodies the evolving threat of smarter undead and the danger they pose to survivors.

🧟 Alpha zombie 🧠 Threatening 🔥 Ferocious

Sarge

The seasoned squad leader who weighs operational necessity against human costs. He is pragmatic, resilient, and prepared to endure heavy losses to complete missions.

🛡️ Veteran 🧗 Pragmatic 🧱 Stoic

Winston

A government agent who believes in a hidden ark for survivors, highlighting government secrecy and the moral complexities of wartime decisions.

🏛️ Government 🧪 Secretive 🕵️ Visionary

Bobby Camera Guy

An embedded journalist who records events alongside Division 8. His perspective underscores the role of media in shaping the story and public perception.

🎥 Journalist 🗞️ Media ⏳ Timely

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Major Themes – Re-Kill (2015)

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🧟 Outbreak

Five years into the zombie apocalypse, humanity is fractured and managed by militarized units. The film follows survivors navigating raids, checkpoints, and the omnipresent threat of the undead in a collapsing world.

📰 Propaganda

News broadcasts and government briefings shape public perception as officials claim control while evidence of secret programs and hidden truths leaks through embedded journalists and on-the-ground reporting.

⚖️ Ethics

Sacrifices are portrayed as necessary, but ethically questioned—teammates are killed or mercy-killed to prevent turning, while the Judas Project reveals how zombies can be weaponized and manipulated for strategic ends.

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 06:18

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