The cast and director of upcoming Netflix zombie movie "Outside." Ganiel Krishnan, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA -- Netflix's latest zombie thriller, "Outside," is set to take audiences by storm, and its star-studded cast, including Sid Lucero, Beauty Gonzales, and Marco Masa couldn't be more excited.

According to the trio, the film offers a unique take on the zombie genre while also addressing deeper issues like family dynamics and mental health.

In "Outside," a family flees to an isolated farm to escape a zombie outbreak. As they try to survive, long-hidden secrets come to the surface, which prove to be an even greater threat than the zombies themselves.

"I'm excited. It's a personal film; there's nothing to be nervous about," said Lucero, who played the role of Francis. "We're just excited to show what we've been working on for the entire month and the rest of the production for a year."

"It's a great caricature of every family in this country. We all have drama within our families, and this film shines a light on that kind of problem, especially here in the Philippines where mental health awareness isn't widely talked about," he added.

Gonzales, for her part, welcomes the pressure that comes with the film.

"I'm eager to hear the audience's comments, because the movie is like black and white, walang spoon-feeding. The viewers will have to figure things out for themselves," she said.

While the film centers around the outbreak, it also tackles deeper issues like mental health, a theme close to Lucero's heart.

"When I read the script, I knew the writer wanted to address something very personal, particularly mental health. In my own family, I could probably map out who has what. Here in the Philippines, mental health awareness isn't such a big deal. A few years ago, we even had a leader saying, 'Ano ba ang depression? Edi maging masaya ka,' without understanding that it's a real issue. The movie explores how mental health affects us and future generations. A child's behavior could be traced back through the family—was it their mother, their father? It's an ongoing cycle, and it's such an important topic to discuss," he said.

Meanwhile, director Carlo Ledesma is looking forward to the response of international audiences, as "Outside" is a Netflix Original.

"What really excites me is that it's not just a Netflix Philippines production, but a Netflix Original, which means it will be released globally. It's thrilling for me and for the cast because this film will be seen by people all over the world," he said.