Sundance 2025: In ‘Didn’t Die’, an Indian American family battles zombies

Sundance 2025: In ‘Didn’t Die’, an Indian American family battles zombies

Meera Menon’s film stars Kiran Deol, Samrat Chakrabarti and Vishal Vijayakumar.

How Sundance Didn’t Die

In this episode of No Film School, GG Hawkins and Ryan Koo bring you a special live report from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. They explore the energy of the festival, highlight standout films, and dive into the journey of filmmakers who have pushed through industry challenges to bring their visions to the screen. Joining the conversation are the creators behind Didn't Die, a unique take on the zombie apocalypse that blends …

'Didn’t Die' Has a Mic but Lacks a Pulse

To quote a character in 'Didn't Die': “No one told me the apocalypse would be this boring.” Read our review of the film from Sundance 2025.

Sundance 2025 Review: DIDN'T DIE Podcasts Through an Emotional Zombie Film - Daily Dead

"You can keep losing after loss." - Hélène Cixous Meera Menon's post-apocalyptic dramedy Didn't Die is a sincere indie about podcasting and zombies: a black-and-white love letter to George A. Romero's early works with a modern spin. Walkers aren't unleashed in a 28 Days Later or Dawn of the Dead 2004 way — you're not here for the bloodshed. Menon and co-writer Paul Gleason's delicate touches to undead storytelling parallel The Walking Dead episo…