is widely praised for its emotional weight and focus on parental sacrifice rather than just gore. The Setting Matters

The 7‑minute Australian zombie short that went viral in 2013 (re‑released in 2017 on Netflix), not the 105‑minute feature adaptation. The short has no dialogue – only music and sound design – and tells the story of a father trying to protect his baby after he is bitten.

"Cargo" is a 2017 Australian post-apocalyptic thriller film directed by Lorene Scafaria. The film stars Martin Freeman, Lola Hewitt, and Anthony Hayes. The story revolves around Andy Stockdale (played by Martin Freeman), a man who wakes up in a hospital to find that a zombie-like apocalypse is occurring. He soon discovers that his wife is infected and is going to give birth. The central plot hinges on Andy's desperate attempts to safeguard his newborn daughter and navigate through the desolate landscape to find a safe house.