For diehard Walking Dead fans, these are tough times. Daryl Dixon season 3 just ended its run on AMC last week, and now we're left to play the waiting game until the fourth season comes out, along with Dead City season 3. There's a good chance we'll see both shows return next year, but that's still far off from now. We need something to watch right this second.
Sure, rewatching old episodes offers some comfort. But it's not the same. We need something new to reignite that familiar thrill. Do you know who's got you covered? Netflix does! The streaming giant just recently added a new zombie film to its platform that might not completely replace the thrill of watching our favorite Walking Dead characters face down hordes of the undead week after week, but it comes close.
You may or may not have heard of it, but if you take one good look at Netflix's top 10 list for movies right now, it's ranked near the top. This is a clear sign that viewers are flocking to it in droves, and once you know more about it, you'll likely do the same.
The Elixir on Netflix is a thrilling, blood-soaked ride from start to finish
The zombie movie we're talking about is The Elixir, also known as Abadi Nan Jaya. It's Netflix's first Indonesian zombie film, bringing a fresh, culturally rich twist to the genre. The story takes place in a secluded village near Yogyakarta, and follows a fractured family that operates a well-known herbal medicine business.
When the family’s patriarch tries to innovate by developing a new formula, his experiment goes horribly wrong. This disastrous mistake sets off a horrifying chain reaction, transforming people into fast-moving, flesh-hungry zombies and plunging the once-peaceful village into chaos. Kimo Stamboel directed the film from a screenplay he co-wrote with Agasyah Karim and Khalid Kashogi.
When it comes to who stars in this zombie flick, The Elixir boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring Eva Celia, Mikha Tambayong, Donny Damara, Dimas Anggara, Marthino Lio, Kiki Narendra, and Varen Arianda Calief.
The Elixir is not for the faint of heart, though that should already be understood. The movie doesn’t hold back on the blood, the carnage, or the sheer chaos that erupts once the infection begins to spread. It’s gruesome, unrelenting, and filled with fast-paced attacks and chilling transformation scenes. But what makes it really stand out is the emotional core beneath all the madness.
You’re following a family that’s already fractured long before the first zombie appears. As the zombie outbreak escalates, these personal tensions collide with the immediate, terrifying threat of the undead. You’re rooting for them to survive, even if the odds are stacked impossibly high and every step forward seems to come at a devastating cost. It’s inevitable that not everyone will make it out unscathed, but you can't help but stay invested in their fates.
Overall, The Elixir will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time you're watching it. It's a must-watch for those who enjoy zombie horror, and perfect for Walking Dead fans.
You can stream The Elixir on Netflix right now.