Uzor Arukwe leads Nigeria’s first major zombie film Alive Till Dawn

Uzor Arukwe

Actor and producer Uzor Arukwe has shared the official trailer for Alive Till Dawn, a Nigerian zombie horror film scheduled to release in cinemas nationwide on January 30.

Taking to his Instagram page, Uzor posted the trailer with the caption:

“Official Trailer for Alive Till Dawn 🔥🔥🔥
OUT IN ALL CINEMAS NATIONWIDE FROM JANUARY 30.
Please share.

“A @leo_obienyi and Uzor Arukwe Production.
Directed by @spotlyt__
Distributed by @thenileentertainment”

The film tells the story of a city struck by a sudden zombie outbreak. Survivors including a police officer, former convicts, and other civilians must work together to stay alive until dawn as the undead overrun the streets and buildings. The story highlights fear, trust, and survival in extreme circumstances.

Alive Till Dawn is directed by Sulaiman Ogegbe and written by Daisy Olowu. It is produced by Leo Obienyi, with Uzor serving as co-producer.

The cast includes Uzor Arukwe as Badu, Sunshine Rosman, Chisom Agoawuike, Michael Dappa, and Sani Mu’azu, among others.

Since the trailer premiered, fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry have reacted online.

Actor Timini Egbuson wrote, “Zero capppoooo ! This is a banger 🔥”

Tobi Bakre added, “Pepperrrrrrr🔥🔥🔥🔥”

A fan known as Starr said, “I love horror movies🔥🔥 and this just got me smiling from ear to ear🙌🔥”

Magenda Amara wrote, “Omg Nigerians first ever zombie movie 🔥🔥❤️❤️”

Alive Till Dawn marks one of the first mainstream Nigerian films to explore the zombie genre, an area less common in Nollywood compared with supernatural or thriller films.

Its nationwide cinema release on January 30 places it among the most anticipated Nollywood titles of the year.