THE HERD (2025)

Story Concept

In this unofficial storyline, Tyler Rake is drawn into a futuristic Chicago plagued by a deadly biotech experiment. A company called NexGen has released a virus that turns humans into hive-minded creatures known as “The Herd.” As civilization collapses, Rake becomes humanity’s last hope to uncover the truth and stop the spread.

Style & Reception

  • The trailer showcases explosive action, intense visuals, and dystopian themes, earning over 190,000 views online.

  • The project blends elements of Extraction, I Am Legend, and World War Z — but with a gritty cyberpunk twist.

Important Note

This is not a real, official film. There is no studio, production team, or release date. It’s a fan creation, using edited footage and visual effects to simulate a real trailer.

Other Projects Called The Herd

  1. Herd (2023) – A real indie zombie horror drama about a lesbian couple trapped in a militia-controlled town during an outbreak.

  2. The Herd (2025 puppet project) – A climate activism art project involving giant animal puppets traveling across continents to raise awareness of global warming.

Final Thoughts

If you saw The Herd (2025) trailer online, just know: it’s fan fiction brought to life through powerful editing, not an upcoming movie. Still, it shows how passionate fans are about action sci-fi — and how well-made concepts can spark real excitement.

THE HERDS | Manchester International Festival 2025 – Factory International