In the sleepy town of Centerville, odd occurrences disturb the tranquility as daylight hours lengthen and wild animals exhibit strange behavior. Police officers Cliff Robertson and Ronnie Peterson notice these anomalies but are baffled by their cause. Meanwhile, local residents, including eccentric Hermit Bob, hardware store owner Hank, and diner waitress Fern, carry on with their mundane lives, unaware of the impending crisis. As the disturbances escalate, the townspeople are confronted with an alarming reality—zombies begin emerging from their graves, driven by senses rooted in their past lives.

The officers attempt to maintain order while investigating the eerie events as the undead wreak havoc across Centerville. Mysterious mortician Zelda Winston swiftly proves adept at handling the escalating threat. As night falls, townsfolk band together to fend off the growing horde, seeking refuge and fighting for survival amidst chaos. The peculiar circumstances force everyone to confront their worst fears and make sense of the unexplainable phenomena threatening their once peaceful town.