(NEWS) LEVEL 33 ENTERTAINMENT Acquires Sundance Horror Comedy “DIDN’T DIE” (2026)
Courtesy of Level 33 Entertainment
Sundance Film Festival has quietly been becoming one of the most important breeding grounds for modern horror. While the festival is often associated with prestige dramas, indie comedies and more, it has repeatedly launched some of the genre’s most daring and influential movies. From the lo-fi terror of “The Blair Witch Project” to the cultural lightning bolt of “Get Out”, Sundance has shown that horror can be both fearless and meaningful. The festival also helped bring the haunting grief of “Hereditary”, the eerie folklore of “The Witch”, and the unsettling power of “The Babadook” to a global audience. Together, these movies prove that Sundance does not just showcase horror, it helps redefine it for old and new horror fans alike.
I recently was informed of the news that a new horror comedy from Level 33 Entertainment is on the way for audiences everywhere, fresh from the indie movie scene. Level 33 Entertainment recently sent me their press release discussing the news and what we can expect with this new movie.
FROM LEVEL 33 ENTERTAINMENT’S PRESS RELEASE:
The Sundance Midnight feature film “Didn’t Die”, directed by Meera Menon, has been acquired by Level 33 Entertainment and will be released in theaters in the U.S. on March 6, 2026. Heralded by Variety as an “enticing character-centric comedy” and by Collider as a film that “forges its own bloody path by taking the story back to the barest of bones,” “Didn’t Die” premiered in 2025 at the Sundance Film Festival as a Midnight feature, merely weeks after director Menon’s home was tragically consumed by the fires which ravaged Los Angeles.
Menon, who has directed episodes of “The Walking Dead”, “Fear the Walking Dead”, “Ms. Marvel”, and “Westworld”, describes “Didn’t Die”, a film about the human spirit rising from tragedy this way:
“I’m drawn to the question of what still makes life worth living when everything else has come undone. Being an indie filmmaker right now feels like podcasting in the middle of a zombie apocalypse, this film is about the grit it takes to simply keep going.”
Starring stand-up comedian and Emmy-nominated actress Kiran Deol in the lead role of Vinita, “Didn’t Die” revolves around an unfolding zombie apocalypse in rural America, as a podcast host (Deol) struggles to maintain their dwindling audience amidst the chaos. Says Deol of her role in “Didn’t Die” and her collaboration with Menon:
“As a performer, it’s such a privilege to get to play an arc, especially one grounded in wry humor. Showcasing a South Asian family meant lots of dosas on set, which is a delicious way to make something revolutionary. From the collaborative style of developing the story, to staying in a house with the actors in upstate New York, Meera created an experience that felt like family coming together.”
Courtesy of Level 33 Entertainment
The cast is rounded out by George Basil (“Werewolves Within”), Samrat Chakrabarti (“The Sinner”), Katie McCuen, Vishal Vijayakumar, Ali Lopez-Sohaili, and Kandis Erickson.
“Didn’t Die” is produced by director Menon, Erica Fishman, Joe Camerota, and Paul Gleason, the latter of whom also serves as the film’s cinematographer, with a score by Samuel Jones. Says Andreas Olavarria, President & CEO of Level 33 Entertainment, regarding the acquisition:
“Didn’t Die is a witty and poignant take on the classic zombie film, crafted by a group of truly remarkable filmmakers. We can’t wait to share this film with audiences across North America.”
“Didn’t Die” will be released exclusively in theaters in the U.S. on March 6, 2026. Tickets are available now on Fandango. Stay tuned here for my full review on this new zombie horror comedy soon.
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