Set in a world devastated by a neurological pandemic, the film focuses on two survivors, April Scott and Daniel, who meet on an isolated farm in Scotland.

Another woman, Kate, makes her way to the farm and is allowed to stay for the night.

Kate is a nurse and when she understands April's potential value as a cure, she drugs her and attempts to kidnap her and take her back to the medical experts for further study.

Kate's car crashes and Daniel is able to catch up and help April back to the safety of the farm.

The Dead Outside premièred at the London FrightFest Film Festival on 25 August 2008.