The much-awaited trailer for Fahad Mustafa and Mehwish Hayat’s upcoming film Zombeid has finally arrived, and it looks like Pakistani cinema is preparing for a wildly chaotic Eid release packed with zombies, explosions, bloodshed, and a heavy dose of old-school action movie nostalgia.
It is positioned as Pakistan’s first full-fledged zombie thriller, the film’s trailer instantly grabbed attention online after dropping on Monday. Blending horror, comedy, and over-the-top action, the preview feels like a throwback to the loud and dramatic action films that ruled the 1980s.
Set against the chaotic backdrop of Karachi, the story appears to revolve around a deadly virus outbreak that erupts during a mixed martial arts event. Fahad Mustafa plays a fighter caught in the middle of the madness, while Mehwish Hayat stars as his romantic interest who also finds herself trapped in the horrifying situation.
The nightmare begins on Chand Raat, just before Eid celebrations, when attendees at the fighting arena start turning into flesh-hungry monsters. What follows is complete mayhem as terrified civilians scramble to survive while authorities initially dismiss the bizarre reports as nonsense.
One of the trailer’s standout moments comes when a frustrated police officer reacts sarcastically to the news of zombies roaming around Karachi, brushing it off as another Chand Raat prank. But as the outbreak spirals out of control, government forces are eventually forced to intervene, turning the city into a war zone filled with gunfire, panic, and blood-soaked battles.
Beyond the horror, the trailer proudly leans into retro Hollywood action references that fans of classic cinema will instantly recognize. Fahad Mustafa appears channeling serious 80s action-hero energy, sporting a sleeveless tank top and headband that strongly resemble Sylvester Stallone’s legendary look in First Blood.
