Zombie movies have a pretty elusive fan base. These "undead beings" were only known via folklore and voodoo stories.
And were revived in modern times by radiation or parasites/pathogens. Popularized by EC Comics, who specialize in horror and dark fantasy fiction, zombies weren't the most popular choice for the cinematic universe given the bloody and pristine nature of reality it depicts.
But all that changed when American filmmaker George Andrew Romero released a series of zombie films that changed the face of the film genre for years to come.
He was not the first to get into the zombie genre, but surely, he was the one who aced it and the audience seemed to like it!
Romero perfected it and was followed by other greats like Dan O'Bannon, Lucio Fulci, Jorge Grau, and many others who created their own post-apocalyptic worlds with the undead creatures.
Zombie films were all the rage back then, but they too soon disappeared from the "trend".
From 2000, contemporary names like the great Danny Boyle, Zack Snyder, Edgar Wright, and Shin'ichiro Ueda also toyed with the genre and created their own masterpieces.
What was amazing was that the zombie genre, which limited itself to creating a hideous and indigestible landscape, the modern versions added a scientific perspective as a bigger conflict than just the dead that rose from the grave.
Some even took a comedic angle to loosen up the genre and make it more accessible to a wider audience.
Since then, we've seen at least a dozen zombie films in theatres every year in an attempt to reinvent the genre.
Some with bigger names from bigger studios. Sometimes the smaller budgets and quality of the zombie cinema universe have been reduced to bits.
Despite AMC Entertainment's big hit in 2010, The Walking Dead, zombie films failed to attract the "novelty factor" that movie lovers once had.
Today we even have different types of horror films/zombies, such as found footage, science fiction, suspense, romance, and even comedy.
The zombie genre has likely faded due to the availability of titles on personal display devices and the fact that it no longer seems to have the right amount of reinvention.
Would you agree or disagree? Whether you're a fan or not, or maybe just starting out with the genre, here is Entoin'sList of the best zombie movies to watch.
ActionAdventureDrama
Director:
Peter Jackson
Release Date:
Wed Dec 19 2001
Star Cast:
Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom
Budget:
$93,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$898,523,656
In a quiet Cornish village, young workers begin mysteriously dying from an unknown epidemic. Dr. Thompson, unable to find a cure, calls on Professor James Forbes for assistance.
Close to an abandoned mine, the dead are seen inexplicably coming back to life. Professor Forbes suspects dark supernatural forces at work, believing someone may be wielding the power of black magic.
Unbeknownst to him, voodoo rituals are being used to resurrect the dead. The film draws inspiration from Romero's classics and stands out as a memorable British horror with spine-chilling moments.
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HorrorThriller
Director:
George A. Romero
Release Date:
Fri Oct 4 1968
Star Cast:
Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman
Budget:
$114,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$236,452
It’s only fitting to top this list with a film by the legendary George A. Romero, who revolutionized the zombie genre forever with his groundbreaking work.
"Night of the Living Dead" stands as a pivotal low-budget masterpiece that helped define modern horror cinema.
The story follows Barbara and her brother as they visit a friend’s grave, setting the stage for an unexpected and terrifying encounter when the undead suddenly rise.
In the chaos, Barbara narrowly escapes and finds herself at a nearby house, where she meets Ben. Together, they must barricade themselves and try to survive as hordes of zombies close in.
The tension mounts as news reports broadcast the growing nightmare, showing how others struggle to survive this unimaginable threat.
Although filmed in black and white, the movie leaves a lasting impact, thanks to its chilling atmosphere and realistic character development.
While the film lacks modern VFX and makeup, its intense presentation and raw horror deliver unparalleled dread and discomfort.
It’s easy to see why "Night of the Living Dead" remains a cornerstone of the genre, excelling in every aspect from concept to execution—a rarity among today’s films.
If you’re a dedicated fan of horror, thriller, or gore films, this classic is a must-watch that absolutely deserves its reputation.
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ComedyHorror
Director:
Edgar Wright
Release Date:
Fri Sep 24 2004
Star Cast:
Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield
Budget:
£4,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$38,649,825
Who would have thought a zombie comedy could rank so high on this list? Yet, "Shaun of the Dead" is a brilliant blend of horror and humor that has earned its place as a cult classic.
Shaun's life is in utter disarray; he feels trapped in a routine that leaves him unfulfilled, forced to mend things no one else seems to care about.
As if things couldn't get worse, his girlfriend leaves him—then suddenly, everyone around him begins turning into zombies.
Now, Shaun must confront the undead, battling for survival and hoping to win back his ex. You might wonder why such a straightforward plot appears so high on our list.
The answer lies in the film’s charming simplicity and sharp wit—qualities that director Edgar Wright and writer Simon Pegg expertly showcase.
"Shaun of the Dead" pays homage to classic zombie tropes while adding a unique twist through British humor and clever dialogue.
The seamless blend of gory thrills and witty comedy is what makes this film a standout favorite among viewers.
If you haven't watched this zombie gem yet, you're in for a delightful and entertaining ride!
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ActionHorrorThriller
Director:
Sang-ho Yeon
Release Date:
Wed Jul 20 2016
Star Cast:
Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok
Budget:
₩10,000,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$92,764,199
Released in 2016, Train to Busan quickly became one of the year's most talked-about films. This South Korean thriller delivers a relentless, edge-of-your-seat zombie experience that will keep your adrenaline pumping.
The story follows a devoted but busy father who boards the KTX train with his daughter, only for their journey to take a horrifying turn when a passenger infected with a deadly virus gets on board.
As the infection spreads rapidly through the train, chaos erupts. In a series of tense, close calls, the father fights desperately to protect his daughter—along with a few remaining passengers
Outside, South Korea descends into a full-blown zombie apocalypse, leaving the survivors with little hope for escape. Their struggle becomes a gripping fight for survival.
The film is packed with heart-pounding moments as characters narrowly evade the undead horde, ensuring viewers stay on edge throughout. The intense visuals, from zombies hanging off helicopters to chasing the speeding train, blur the lines between fiction and terrifying possibility.
Ranked at #10 on our list, Train to Busan is a must-watch for any fan of the zombie genre!
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ComedyHorrorSci-Fi
Director:
Stuart Gordon
Release Date:
Fri Oct 18 1985
Star Cast:
Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton
Budget:
$900,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$2,023,414
Welcome, fellow Lovecraft enthusiasts! In "Re-Animator," ambitious medical student Herbert West arrives at a prestigious institute in New England, obsessed with the concept of overcoming death once and for all.
Driven by his groundbreaking theory, West resumes his forbidden experiments—starting with dead cats and soon progressing to freshly deceased human bodies. He persuades his skeptical roommate, Dan Cain, to join him in these audacious scientific pursuits.
As West's experiments yield shocking results, the campus becomes plagued by reanimated corpses. The chaos draws the attention of his bitter rival, Dr. Hill, who desperately covets West's incredible discovery.
With the dead rising—and sometimes even raving—can West truly control the dark power of his reagent, or will his ambition lead to disaster?
This film brilliantly adapts H. P. Lovecraft's story with a unique blend of horror and black comedy. "Re-Animator" might not suit every taste, thanks to its gruesome, talking corpses and the mayhem caused by unexpectedly strong, violent zombies.
ComedyHorror
Director:
Sam Raimi
Release Date:
Fri Mar 13 1987
Star Cast:
Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Dan Hicks
Budget:
$3,600,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$5,924,421
When Ashley Williams brings his girlfriend Linda to a remote cabin, they stumble upon a mysterious book and a chilling videotape.
Reading from the book unleashes evil spirits and undead horrors, leaving the couple to fend for their lives amid relentless attacks until sunrise.
Even if you've only seen the trailer, you'll sense the sheer volume of gore, outrageous hacking, and wild slashing—yet this movie never loses its comedic edge.
Expect disembodied hands, grotesquely mutilated faces, and zombies spewing black bile as the chaos unfolds. The story pays homage to the original, but the exhilarating gore-fest makes it irresistibly entertaining to watch.
The director clearly throws all caution to the wind, delivering a no-holds-barred spectacle. "Evil Dead II" is diabolical entertainment at its most outrageous.
HorrorMysteryThriller
Director:
Jaume Balagueró, Paco Plaza
Release Date:
Fri Nov 23 2007
Star Cast:
Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza, Jorge-Yamam Serrano
Budget:
€1,500,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$32,511,655
In [REC], a young TV reporter and her cameraman cover the night shift at a local fire station. Their routine assignment takes a chilling turn when they respond to a call about an elderly woman trapped in her apartment.
Upon arrival, they are met with horrifying screams, plunging them—and the audience—into a relentless nightmare. The events are captured in real-time, resulting in an especially terrifying viewing experience.
Regarded as the original film before its remake 'Quarantine,' [REC] stood out for delivering a fresh and innovative take on the zombie genre at its release.
If you're deciding between the original and the remake, [REC] is the one to watch—its suspense and scares linger long after the credits roll.
DramaHorrorSci-Fi
Director:
Danny Boyle
Release Date:
Fri Jun 27 2003
Star Cast:
Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston
Budget:
$8,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$84,661,434
When a group of animal activists breaks into a laboratory, they unwittingly release chimpanzees infected with a virus engineered to induce uncontrollable rage. Despite the desperate warnings from scientists, chaos erupts as the deadly infection spreads rapidly.
Jim awakens from a coma 28 days later, only to discover the world as he knew it has collapsed. The laboratory is abandoned, and the streets of London are eerily deserted.
As Jim searches for answers, he stumbles upon a church—only to be attacked by terrifying, mutated humans. These infected aren’t mindless flesh-eaters; instead, they’re driven by an unrelenting fury, unleashing violence upon anyone they encounter.
Fortunately, Jim is rescued by a small band of survivors fighting to endure amid this catastrophic epidemic. Together, they must navigate a world thrown into chaos.
Cillian Murphy delivers a brilliant performance as Jim, a man grappling with the shocking new reality before him. The film blends intense gore with clever subplots, making for a thought-provoking and thrilling experience.
Directed by Danny Boyle, "28 Days Later" stands out as an unforgettable and unique entry in the zombie genre.
HorrorMysteryThriller
Director:
Drew Goddard
Release Date:
Fri Apr 13 2012
Star Cast:
Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$70,038,838
Five teenagers venture to a secluded cabin deep in the woods for a weekend getaway, isolated from any contact with the outside world.
Things take a sinister turn when the group discovers a hidden cellar filled with eerie relics and mysterious curios.
Curiosity leads one of the women to read from a strange book, inadvertently awakening a terrifying family of undead killers.
But there’s more to this film than just scares—it's a clever horror movie that satirizes the entire genre, providing a humorous twist on familiar tropes.
If you’re searching for a movie to truly frighten someone, this may not be it. However, it’s perfect for a relaxed night in with friends when you want to laugh and enjoy some chills together.
AnimationAdventureComedy
Director:
Chris Butler, Sam Fell
Release Date:
Fri Aug 17 2012
Star Cast:
Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Budget:
$60,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$107,139,399
Norman Babcock is a young boy with a special gift—he can communicate with the dead. Unfortunately, nobody but his loyal friend Neil believes him.
When Norman discovers he must perform an ancient ritual to protect his town from a witch’s curse cast long ago, his unusual abilities become more important than ever.
Chaos erupts as a magical storm descends and zombies begin to rise, threatening everyone. Joined by an unlikely group of allies, Norman must fight to defend his city.
As he uncovers the dark secrets behind the curse, Norman faces tough choices and realizes that he may be the only one capable of saving everyone.
This stop-motion animated film is full of lively humor and clever storytelling, offering an entertaining experience for viewers of all ages, including children!
AnimationComedyDrama
Director:
Tim Burton
Release Date:
Fri Oct 5 2012
Star Cast:
Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short
Budget:
$39,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$84,247,681
YES! A Tim Burton film makes the list! In "Frankenweenie," young Victor's beloved dog Sparky is tragically hit by a car, prompting Victor to use science to bring his pet back to life in a touching homage to classic horror tales.
Soon, Sparky's unusual resurrection causes chaos around the neighborhood, and Victor must prove to his family and neighbors that his dog remains the loyal companion he's always been, despite his stitched-together new form.
The story is engaging and playful, with characters inspired by iconic figures from classic horror films like "Frankenstein" and others. The film pays tribute to its genre roots with clever references throughout.
Visually, "Frankenweenie" uses striking black-and-white animation, perfectly capturing the eerie, vintage atmosphere of traditional horror movies.
This delightful film is enjoyable for both adults and children—a must-see for any Tim Burton fan, or anyone who loves a quirky, heartfelt story!
Horror
Director:
Sam Raimi
Release Date:
Fri Apr 15 1983
Star Cast:
Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor
Budget:
$350,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$2,895,379
Five university students decide to spend a getaway at a remote cabin in the woods, seeking a break from their everyday routines.
Inside the cabin, they stumble upon an old book and an audiotape. When they read aloud the haunting words from the book, an indescribable evil is unleashed.
The group quickly finds themselves powerless to stop the supernatural forces, as sinister zombies begin to pick them off one by one.
Only one survivor remains, fighting desperately through the night to ward off the relentless undead until daybreak.
This film has achieved cult classic status, beloved by horror fans everywhere. Special recognition goes to make-up artist Tom Sullivan for creating especially grotesque and chilling zombies.
Director Sam Raimi is praised for his inventive filmmaking, and "The Evil Dead" stands out as one of his most acclaimed original works.
ActionComedyFantasy
Director:
Edgar Wright
Release Date:
Fri Aug 13 2010
Star Cast:
Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin
Budget:
$60,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$51,580,946
In Versus, a group of gangsters, a mysterious woman, and a fugitive unexpectedly cross paths in the enigmatic Resurrection Forest, also known as Portal 444.
Their troubles escalate when the dead buried within the forest rise again, aided by spiritual forces, plunging everyone into chaos and terror.
Versus stages an epic showdown between the forces of Light and Darkness, blending ancient Japanese samurai mysticism with gritty modern gang warfare. The result is a relentless, action-packed film that fuses horror, martial arts, comedy, and originality into one unforgettable experience.
This is an outstanding movie that captivates viewers, making it one you'll want to watch over and over again.
ComedyHorrorSci-Fi
Director:
James Gunn
Release Date:
Fri Mar 31 2006
Star Cast:
Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$12,834,936
In the film Slither, a quiet small town is suddenly invaded by an alien infection, turning its residents into zombies and a host of bizarre mutant creatures.
Although the trailer hints at a comedic tone, viewers might be surprised by the intense, nerve-wracking moments that unfold throughout the film.
This horror movie skillfully balances jump scares, lively gory scenes, and frenetic action sequences. As one dedicated IMDb viewer noted, Slither is reminiscent of Tremors, but with a more mature and intense twist.
CrimeDramaThriller
Director:
Derek Cianfrance
Release Date:
Fri Apr 19 2013
Star Cast:
Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$47,144,414
In "The Beyond," a young hotel heiress sets out to restore a decaying hotel, unaware that it sits atop the gates of the afterlife. Her plans quickly unravel as disturbing events begin to unfold around her, plunging the hotel into chaos.
Bloody, relentless zombies prowl the premises, hungry for the living. Caught in the middle, she faces a series of terrifying encounters, blind to the true horrors hidden within the hotel's walls.
Directed by Lucio Fulci, this film is a masterclass in Italian horror and stands as one of Fulci’s finest works. The movie is packed with all sorts of spine-tingling creatures guaranteed to send chills down your spine.
"The Beyond" is pure, old-school terror, crafted to keep you awake at night. Don’t bother comparing it to modern horror—just appreciate the artistry and atmosphere that made it unforgettable for those who experienced it in the 1980s.
HorrorMysteryThriller
Director:
André Øvredal
Release Date:
Wed Dec 21 2016
Star Cast:
Brian Cox, Emile Hirsch, Ophelia Lovibond
Box Office (Worldwide):
$6,170,043
"The Autopsy of Jane Doe" is a slow-burn thriller that masterfully transitions from a straightforward medical mystery into an eerie supernatural tale. The story follows Tommy Tilden, an experienced coroner, and his son Austin, a medical student, as they are tasked with uncovering the secrets of an unidentified woman brought in after a violent crime.
As the autopsy progresses, the pair uncover disturbing anomalies and chilling evidence, gradually unraveling a sinister, supernatural origin for Jane Doe's death. The tension escalates with each new discovery, keeping viewers on edge throughout.
The film received mixed reviews, with some audiences praising its originality and unsettling atmosphere, while others criticized the pacing and the abrupt shift in tone toward the end. Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch deliver strong performances as the father-and-son team, though the late introduction of supernatural elements felt abrupt to some viewers who enjoyed the grounded opening.
ActionAdventureDrama
Director:
Colm McCarthy
Release Date:
Thu Jan 26 2017
Star Cast:
Sennia Nanua, Fisayo Akinade, Dominique Tipper
Budget:
£4,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$4,086,096
In a dystopian future, humanity is devastated by a mysterious fungal infection that transforms people into mindless "hungries." The world teeters on the edge of collapse, stripped of freedom and hope.
Salvation may lie in a group of unique hybrid children, who, despite their hunger for human flesh, retain some semblance of thought and emotion. These special children are confined within a heavily guarded army base, where they are closely monitored and subjected to experiments.
Among them is a remarkable girl who forms an unusual bond with one of her teachers. When the base is breached, she and her companions are forced into a perilous journey—one that demands her to question and confront the very nature of her condition.
This film explores the theme of children as both victims and threats in a dark and haunting way. Watching it during a real-world pandemic can feel especially unsettling, intensifying its chilling atmosphere.
Ultimately, "The Girl with All the Gifts" is a compelling and suspenseful zombie movie. Approach it as pure entertainment, and let yourself experience its unique and thrilling take on the genre.
HorrorSci-Fi
Director:
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
Release Date:
Fri May 11 2007
Star Cast:
Jeremy Renner, Rose Byrne, Robert Carlyle
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$65,048,678
Set six months after the harrowing events of "28 Days Later," "28 Weeks Later" follows the aftermath of the relentless Rage Virus that devastated London. The city is slowly being rebuilt as quarantine measures are enforced, and the US Army oversees the repopulation effort.
However, hope is short-lived when an unsuspecting carrier reintroduces the highly contagious virus, sparking a new and even more dangerous outbreak that threatens everything the survivors have worked for.
The question lingers: will the nightmare begin anew? The film’s themes feel especially relevant today, with its portrayal of looming, unstoppable infection. Although featuring some dark and grim moments, the movie itself isn't as frightening as its predecessor.
Fans gave this sequel a lukewarm reception, finding it lacking the riveting intensity that made the original so memorable.
HorrorThriller
Director:
George A. Romero
Release Date:
Fri Jul 19 1985
Star Cast:
Lori Cardille, Terry Alexander, Joseph Pilato
Budget:
$3,500,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$5,000,000
"Day of the Dead" is another iconic film in Romero's legendary Dead series, often hailed as one of his greatest masterpieces.
This gripping movie follows a small group of scientists and military personnel living in an underground bunker in Florida as civilization collapses.
Outside, zombies have taken over America. Inside, the scientists conduct brutal experiments on the undead, desperately searching for answers.
Tensions reach a breaking point when the military discovers the true nature of these experiments, exiling the scientists to the zombie-filled caves.
But by then, zombies have already infiltrated the bunker, leading to chaotic and terrifying consequences. The film stands out for its top-tier special effects, gripping drama, and unrelenting suspense.
This is a must-watch entry for any zombie movie enthusiast!
DramaHorrorSci-Fi
Director:
Ben Howling, Yolanda Ramke
Release Date:
Fri May 18 2018
Star Cast:
Simone Landers, Martin Freeman, Marlee Jane McPherson-Dobbins
Box Office (Worldwide):
$56,385
Set in a post-apocalyptic Australia devastated by a zombie outbreak, Cargo follows Andy, a determined father on a race against time to secure safety for his young daughter, Rosie, before she falls victim to the infection herself.
With only 48 hours until Rosie transforms, Andy must navigate a perilous landscape filled with danger, unpredictability, and both threatening enemies and potential allies. His journey forces him into difficult decisions that test the limits of his courage and devotion as he faces communities with unsettling secrets.
The film powerfully examines the emotional cost of survival, exploring the extraordinary measures love can drive us to take in order to protect those closest to us.
Though not a major box-office success, Cargo earned widespread critical praise for its moving narrative, compelling performances, and thoughtful depiction of parental love amid societal breakdown.
ComedyDramaHorror
Director:
Andrew Currie
Release Date:
Fri Mar 16 2007
Star Cast:
Kesun Loder, Billy Connolly, Carrie-Anne Moss
Budget:
$8,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$426,224
In a world resembling the 1950s where space radiation has engulfed the entire planet. This radiation turns the dead into zombies.
But a company called ‘Zomcon’ has learned the art of making this outbreak into a profitable venture.
Zomcon has created these collars for taming the dead, when turned on and placed on a zombie, it makes it controllable and hence creates an eternal undead butler who lives in the living society.
Fido addresses all the possibilities of a zombie servant in a gentle and surprisingly elegant way.
There’s barely any gore or flesh-eating in this film, this is just pure mockery of the genre and that’s how it should be enjoyed.
ComedyHorrorRomance
Director:
Jonathan Levine
Release Date:
Fri Feb 1 2013
Star Cast:
Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, John Malkovich
Budget:
$35,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$116,980,662
With a good chunk of the world population undead, R is a young and strangely introverted zombie.
While feasting on humans, R meets Julie and feels the need to protect her. Being an undead he actually starts having feelings for Julie!
As this change begins to creep in, Julie and R need now face the military forces and the zombies who are still lurking in the background.
But R is there to protect her fighting together despite the differences. What makes Warm Bodies fun to watch is, R has a voice-over narrating the thoughts in his head for us, which is very unique.
Then we have the slow-building romance between the two. But if you’re looking for a zombie romance movie?
Well, this may not completely be it, but’s close to it.
DramaHorror
Director:
Jeff Barnaby
Release Date:
Tue Apr 28 2020
Star Cast:
Michael Greyeyes, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Forrest Goodluck
Budget:
CA$5,500,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$30,132
Bringing to light an important issue, Barnaby very cautiously but effectively puts out the socio-political status of the Indigenous tribes with the zombie genre.
When a small town in Quebec, Canada gets infected by a sudden zombie outbreak, the residents of the town realize that only the Indigenous who live there are the ones immune to the undead, though the white people can.
Six months into the outbreak, the “zeds” have not spread far and wide turning the Indigenous ground into a fortified area.
As the white people try to get in, it is up to the Indigenous to decide whom to let in as most of its residents are bitten.
The film has been nominated for multiple awards and has even won its creators a few.
The reviews for the film have mostly been positive, mostly paying attention to the Indigenous representation.
That film also boasts a ton of gore and bloody goodness a good zombie film should have.
ActionHorror
Director:
Zack Snyder
Release Date:
Fri Mar 19 2004
Star Cast:
Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Mekhi Phifer
Budget:
$26,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$102,278,712
Another Snyder movie on the list, this time, it’s his take on the classic Romero flick, Dawn of the Dead.
Ana returns to her peaceful suburban residence but is unpleasantly surprised the next morning when her husband is brutally attacked by their zombified neighbor.
Ana escapes in the chaos of her once picturesque neighborhood and meets a police officer named Kenneth and a few other survivors, who decide that their best chance at survival lies in the abandoned Crossroads Mall.
When supplies run low and other captured survivors need help, the group realizes they cannot stay at the mall forever and devises an escape plan.
Fans of the genre have given their approval for this remake. Some even gave a total 10/10 rating on IMDb!
After you’re done exploring Romero’s Dead universe recommended on this list, watch this one just to see how it compares to the masterpiece.
CrimeDramaMystery
Director:
Karen Moncrieff
Release Date:
Thu Apr 26 2007
Star Cast:
Toni Collette, Brittany Murphy, Marcia Gay Harden
Box Office (Worldwide):
$905,291
This recommendation should be watched only by 18+ viewers. Dabbling into topics such as necrophilia and male fantasy is taken to the next level.
Deadgirl talks about the encounters of Rickie and JT, two lovelorn high school seniors who skip class to pass time in an abandoned mental asylum.
There they find the naked body of a young girl chained to a table. One of them is interested in raping the body but they later find out that she is in fact undead.
Their escapades with the undead’s body continue until she attacks them and infects the others leaving them in the same undead state.
As chilling as that sounds, it’s certainly a very grim take on zombie horror films that turns the tables upside down for the male fantasy.
But it was regarded as an exemplary teen horror movie and a very well-executed plot.
This may be off-putting for many but it’s sure to give you the creeps and make you cower.
ActionDramaHorror
Director:
Francis Lawrence
Release Date:
Fri Dec 14 2007
Star Cast:
Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan
Budget:
$150,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$585,410,052
When Robert Neville, a scientist couldn't stop the spread of the incurable, man-made virus. A now immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in the remains of New York City, looking desperately for other survivors who might be out there.
But he was not alone. The mutated victims of the plague, the infected, lurked in the shadows, watching Neville's every move.
Perhaps mankind's last and best hope, Neville has only one mission left: to find a way to reverse the effects of the virus with his own immune blood.
Everybody knows this film; everyone knows that scene. *sniffling*. That one scene will break you so hard you won’t even know what hit you.
Please excuse us while we go cry on the floor *wailing*.
HorrorMystery
Director:
Gary Sherman
Release Date:
Fri Oct 9 1981
Star Cast:
James Farentino, Melody Anderson, Jack Albertson
Budget:
$3,000,000 (estimated)
Dead & Buried is set in a small coastal town where corpses come to life after a series of bloody murders committed by locals on visiting tourists.
The film is written by the writers of the film Alien, so it’s bound to be exciting.
It’s a grossly horrifying movie and the gore is just the right amount to make you uncomfortable.
The intriguing and almost mesmerizing effects of this film attract attention, although it is a slow-burning mystery that builds on you.
HorrorSci-Fi
Director:
Bruce McDonald
Release Date:
Fri Sep 18 2009
Star Cast:
Stephen McHattie, Lisa Houle, Georgina Reilly
Budget:
$950,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$32,118
A completely fresh take on the genre. Two radio hosts play out the possible onset of a deadly virus infecting a small Ontario town where they’re stationed.
The legitimacy of the radio broadcast and culminating events are enough to draw you into the anxiety that the characters felt.
It’s different and it shows you a complete side of a zombie apocalypse.
The story and the characters will put you in an uncomfortable yet sympathetic spot, which only results from great storytelling and amazing actors.
That’s what this film has managed to do.
ComedyHorrorSci-Fi
Director:
Fred Dekker
Release Date:
Fri Aug 22 1986
Star Cast:
Jason Lively, Tom Atkins, Steve Marshall
Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$591,366
When an alien experiment crashes on earth infecting a frat member. They freeze the corpse of the infected member.
In the present day, two weirdos who promised to be part of a brotherhood accidentally begin melting the corpse.
Now reanimated, the zombie starts infecting the entire campus with his virus turning the whole thing into a zombie outbreak!
The alien slugs that invade your brain and turn you into a zombie may seem like a typical B-movie theme, but it's portrayed in a pretty unique way.
Many may not appreciate the film, especially those who don’t enjoy horror and comedy. You wouldn’t associate making horrific things like zombies funny, but few do manage to make it extremely funny and this is one of those gems.
ComedyHorror
Director:
Sam Raimi
Release Date:
Fri Feb 19 1993
Star Cast:
Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, Marcus Gilbert
Budget:
$13,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$11,505,925
Ash is transported along with his automobile to 1,300 A. D. When he's captured by Lord Arthur and grew to become the slave of Duke Henry the Red and his men.
When tossed right into a pit, he defeats monsters and wins the honor of Arthur's army.
But the Wiseman chooses Ash as The Chosen One to be able to retrieve the Necronomicon.
But Ash just wants to return home. When he learns that the easiest way to get back to his time is the use of the Necronomicon, Ash decides to walk the unholy land of the Deadites.
The Wiseman advises that he ought to say the words "Klaatu Barada Nikto" to get the evil book.
However, Ash forgets the remaining phrase and an army of the lifeless resurrects to assault Arthur’s citadel and get a hold of the Necronomicon as well.
The struggle between the dwellings and the lifeless is set to begin and Ash and Arthur are the only way to defeat the Army of Darkness.
Sounds just like a fairy tale, eh? It will probably be one of the best horror comedies you’ll come across in a long while.
Everything about this film is just ODD but it’s one of Sam Raimi’s best works after The Evil Dead!
ComedyHorrorMusical
Director:
John McPhail
Release Date:
Fri Nov 30 2018
Star Cast:
Ella Hunt, Malcolm Cumming, Sarah Swire
Box Office (Worldwide):
$673,523
The best part about blending in two holiday seasons in one is double the candy and double the gore!
In this zombie musical, an outbreak takes place in the sleepy town of Little Haven for Christmas.
Anna and her friends must fight, hack and sing their way to survive this apocalypse.
With the crumbling civilization around it, the only people who can really be trusted are each other and music.
Who knew that a musical could be set around a zombie apocalypse? Scenes of the undead being smashed by bowling balls and hacked to death by bats by the living who are singing and dancing away.
It is quite a unique take on what would normally be a complete scare-fest.
ComedyHorrorSci-Fi
Director:
Thom Eberhardt
Release Date:
Fri Nov 16 1984
Star Cast:
Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney, Robert Beltran
Budget:
$700,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$14,418,922
The comet killed most of the life on Earth, causing the two girls in the valley to fight with zombies and a group of insidious scientists.
The first striking thing you’ll notice in the movie are the colours in city shot frames.
They’re beautiful! But all of that is ruined once the zombies begin attacking the teenagers.
Then it’s all gloomy and dark. It’s a fun film with great comedy and all the cliches of a teen drama you can imagine.
ActionAdventureHorror
Director:
Marc Forster
Release Date:
Fri Jun 21 2013
Star Cast:
Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz
Budget:
$190,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$540,455,876
The world is struck by a mysterious infection that turns the entire human population into killer zombies.
A former UN investigator Gerry Lane is sent out to explore and understand the zombie outbreak.
What follows is a perilous journey around the world, on which Lane faces great dangers and great opportunities to find answers before human civilization perishes.
The film has some mixed reviews. What draws most movie lovers to this film is the budget production and the big names attached to this project.
Some say that it does justice to the genre while some felt it was lackluster and all show.
HorrorSci-Fi
Director:
David Cronenberg
Release Date:
Fri Apr 8 1977
Star Cast:
Marilyn Chambers, Frank Moore, Terry Schonblum
Budget:
CA$530,000 (estimated)
Oh, we have a weird one on the list (but then which one isn’t either?).
A young woman became interested in human blood after undergoing experimental plastic surgery. Her victims have turned into bloodthirsty zombies, contributing to an epidemic in the city.
Plastic surgery! Now such a plot could only explore during the nascent stages of the genre.
It’s got the creeps; the weird factor and it is also touted as one of Cronenberg’s best works.
ActionComedyHorror
Director:
Kiah Roache-Turner
Release Date:
Fri Feb 13 2015
Star Cast:
Jay Gallagher, Bianca Bradey, Leon Burchill
Box Office (Worldwide):
$111,141
A mechanic readies himself to battle his way through a swarm of fiery monsters after his sister gets kidnapped on the eve of a zombie apocalypse.
In a very Australian, this movie is defo gnarly! This film is primarily compared to Mad Max due to its outrageous elements.
But it pays homage to many different zombie movies with its own added twist. A fun take on the genre.
ComedyFantasyHorror
Director:
Tommy Wirkola
Release Date:
Fri Jan 9 2009
Star Cast:
Jeppe Beck Laursen, Charlotte Frogner, Jenny Skavlan
Budget:
$800,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$2,166,797
A few friends head up the mountain to take refuge in the wilderness. But their relaxing session soon gets interrupted by a mysterious old man who tells them that the Nazi invaders were cruel during World War II.
But a legend has it, that an uprising of the villagers drove the invaders to the cold, dark mountainous area, where they died.
But now there are rumors that they are returning in the form of evil Nazi zombies.
RUN! You do not want Nazis of any kind around, be it grammar Nazis or zombie Nazis.
The film is epic. It is perfect for when you want a little scare and a lot of laughs.
Horror
Director:
Breck Eisner
Release Date:
Fri Feb 26 2010
Star Cast:
Radha Mitchell, Timothy Olyphant, Danielle Panabaker
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$54,806,823
A failed bio-weapon is just the start of trouble in the small town of Pennsylvania.
Outbreaks of madness among the population lead to killings and rioting until the US Army starts showing up and all hell breaks loose.
Not a part of the Dead series, but in the same vein as its former.
Romero brings a psychological thriller enough to mess with your mind even without creating actual zombies.
It is gripping and the visuals of the army men in PPE kits are all too horrifying to watch.
FantasyHorror
Director:
Wes Craven
Release Date:
Fri Feb 5 1988
Star Cast:
Bill Pullman, Cathy Tyson, Zakes Mokae
Budget:
$7,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$19,595,031
An anthropologist travels to Haiti after hearing rumors of a drug used by African black magic practitioners to turn people into zombies.
The film is creepy and weird and after a while, you’ll feel like you don’t want any part of it cause it’s so odd.
The trip is fun and interesting. This is a polished film, professionally shot, with production values above the average for its genre.
Horror movie lovers should not miss it. Regrettably, the movie ran a little longer than expected and turned into disappointing work at the last moments.
AdventureBiographyDrama
Director:
Frank Marshall
Release Date:
Fri Jan 15 1993
Star Cast:
Ethan Hawke, Vincent Spano, Josh Hamilton
Budget:
$32,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$36,733,909
The rapid spread of an unknown infection plunged the entire city into uncontrollable chaos, but one survivor remained isolated from the world.
Even though it was released during the time of the pandemic, it did quite well. The film doesn’t give you anything new but it’s maybe like I Am Legend but in a very relevant present. you could even start with this just to get yourself warmed up, to begin with creating your on-zombie movies list.
Horror
Director:
Lamberto Bava
Release Date:
Fri May 30 1986
Star Cast:
Urbano Barberini, Natasha Hovey, Karl Zinny
Budget:
$1,800,000 (estimated)
Another Italian zombie film to add to your list! A group of patrons is invited to a mysterious film screening on the pretext of getting free lunch, only to find themselves in the cinema with starved demons, when the reel turns too real.
This film has enough gore, flesh-eating, and blood spillage that you would expect from a zombie movie.
It’s a great film to enjoy by yourself, that’s if you don’t mind the claustrophobia the film shows.
ActionComedyHorror
Director:
Matthias Hoene
Release Date:
Fri Aug 2 2013
Star Cast:
Rasmus Hardiker, Harry Treadaway, Michelle Ryan
Box Office (Worldwide):
$107,348
Cockneys vs Zombies is an action-comedy which has been helmed for the screen by Matthias Hoene. Toplined by actors such as Rasmus Hardiker, Harry Treadaway, and Michelle Ryan (main characters), the film was released in 2012 with a runtime of 1 hour and 28 min.
Two builders working on a building site come across a sealed 17th-century catacomb. Instead of calling the police, they decide to enter it, hoping to find some hidden treasures. Instead, they are attacked and bitten by zombies, leading to a zombie outbreak in the area.
Meanwhile, brothers Terry and Andy plan a bank robbery along with a team and are almost through with the plan when they get surrounded by the police. However, when they try to escape, they learn that not the police by a growing horde of zombies is what have to fight.
ComedyHorror
Director:
Michel Hazanavicius
Release Date:
Tue May 17 2022
Star Cast:
Romain Duris, Bérénice Bejo, Grégory Gadebois
Box Office (Worldwide):
$2,078,101
In "Final Cut," a low-budget zombie movie shoot descends into chaos when real zombies attack. But is it chaos or a cunning director's scheme?
This darkly comedic French remake of "One Cut of the Dead" follows two storylines. The first chronicles the disastrous filming of a zombie flick, plagued by unprofessional actors, technical hurdles, and unexpected "extras." The second reveals the truth behind the apparent disaster, with twists and meta-humour exposing the filmmaking process itself.
While not a box office juggernaut, the film received critical acclaim for its clever story, seamless blending of genres, and witty commentary on the filmmaking industry.
Audiences praised its comedic timing, energetic performances, and unique blend of horror and satire. However, some found the humour too niche and the meta-elements distracting.
DramaHorrorSci-Fi
Director:
David Freyne
Release Date:
Fri Feb 23 2018
Star Cast:
Elliot Page, Sam Keeley, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
Box Office (Worldwide):
$323,776
Continuing with a line-up of innovative zombie films, we have The Cured. This British/European-based film features the story of Senan.
A deadly virus had claimed the lives of many in Europe, turning infected into cannibalistic zombies.
After years of struggle, an antidote was conceived and the threat was controlled. These “Cured” zombies were reintegrated into the society that once feared them.
Senan’s journey is not met with acceptance except for his widowed sister-in-law, Abbie. She supports him even though they’re receiving constant death threats from the neighbors.
As the hostility towards the Cured increases, do they witness another wave of an outbreak by the cured undead?
The plot is a refreshing take on a zombie apocalypse giving you a different perspective of the infected.
Despite its unique take, the film has mixed reviews.
ActionCrimeDrama
Director:
Zack Snyder
Release Date:
Fri May 21 2021
Star Cast:
Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Ana de la Reguera
Budget:
$70,000,000 (estimated)
The latest zombie of the lot, Army of Dead is the famed director Zack Snyder’s take on a zombie heist film.
When a billionaire casino magnate has to leave the town of Las Vegas as it is overrun by a zombie outbreak.
He realizes that he’s left behind something very precious to him. $200 million in an impenetrable casino vault.
He then hires a defunct but decorated mercenary, Scott, to retrieve the money from the vault.
He will also be rewarded a hefty $50 million for the job. Scott must now gather a team and wade through the zombies to reach the vault and get the money.
But will Scott and his team return from Sin City without the itch and rich?
Since its release on the streaming platform, Netflix. The film has done seemingly well. Many of the reviews are a mixed bag because they’re taking the film a little too seriously.
You can’t take zombie movies seriously, guys! No matter how scary they are.
FantasyHorrorSci-Fi
Director:
George A. Romero
Release Date:
Fri Feb 22 2008
Star Cast:
Michelle Morgan, Joshua Close, Shawn Roberts
Budget:
$2,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$5,540,941
Diary of the Dead is a found-footage horror film. We follow the lives of the residents of Pittsburgh where a zombie outbreak has just occurred.
In a series of handy cam shots, we see the aftermath of the outbreak as a group of individuals try to protect themselves and their families.
But later on, they are forced to kill their loved ones to survive. A constant loop of the people of Pittsburgh getting bitten, dying, and reanimating takes place but due to the way the film has been shot, the audiences are left wondering what happens next.
This Romero film not only manages to bring together his classic style of zombie storytelling but he manages to amalgamate new-age filming techniques to give you the creeps.
This is a definite must-watch.
DramaHistory
Director:
Cristina Comencini
Release Date:
Wed Dec 4 2024
Star Cast:
Barbara Ronchi, Serena Rossi, Stefano Accorsi
When a yellow toxic cloud drifts across the town of Ravensback, New England, a group of innocent children are infected by the toxic fumes.
A local sheriff finds the abandoned bus near a cemetery and concludes that the children may have been kidnapped.
But then, one of the infected children appears and he decides to drop her home.
But then he notices, her nails turning black but is dazed like a zombie. Even though she tries to attack him, he dodges her attack.
Another pair of officers are caught by the other children who attack them and roast them in microwaves to consume them.
A game of cat and mouse begins to unfold as the residents try to avoid being roasted and kill these not so innocent children anymore.
Unlike the previous title, this one does feature children. And their weird obsession with roasting humans.
Creepy as hell! This low-budget flick did not receive good reviews. The LA Times called this a “despicable movie that reeks of dislike for humankind”.
Watch it to find out, if you feel the same way too.
DramaHorrorSci-Fi
Director:
Henry Hobson
Release Date:
Fri May 8 2015
Star Cast:
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Abigail Breslin, Joely Richardson
Box Office (Worldwide):
$1,663,165
Through Maggie, we explore an unusual father and daughter relationship where the father ultimately has taken harsh decisions.
In the middle of a lethal outbreak, Wade finds his daughter Maggie in the quarantine wing of the hospital.
There he learns that she has been infected with the virus and will soon transform into a zombie.
Wade decides to stay with her throughout her transformation ultimately deciding if she needs to be put to an end or turn into a zombie himself.
First off, watch this if you’re an Arnold fan. It’s great to see him play another role than a cyborg.
Maggie has received amazing reviews as it’s an eerily different drama story written by John Scott 3.
The views on the film though grim and absolutely stunning. Overall, it’s a unique zombie movie and you have to watch it for the great performances, the stunning visuals, and great storytelling.
HorrorSci-FiThriller
Director:
John Erick Dowdle
Release Date:
Fri Oct 10 2008
Star Cast:
Jennifer Carpenter, Steve Harris, Columbus Short
Budget:
$12,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$41,319,906
When a television news reporter, Angela, and her cameraman hear a spine-chilling scream from a building they’re filming in.
They see a lady who has been infected by some kind of virus, attack the residents of the building.
They are then quarantined in a building by the CDC against their will and begin locking down the entire area.
Communication has been completely shut and the only way for them to know what happened inside is via the cameraman’s videotape.
It is a found-footage documentary kind of a film, which is useful up the creepy ante.
It is a remake of a Spanish film called [REC]. There’s a scene where the cameraman even kills a zombie using the camera.
This one film is the closest zombies have been to the characters of the film, making it absolutely thrilling to watch.
However, the story isn’t all that great. But then how many really watch horror movies for their plots?
AdventureDramaHorror
Director:
Antonia Bird
Release Date:
Fri Mar 19 1999
Star Cast:
Guy Pearce, Robert Carlyle, David Arquette
Budget:
$12,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$2,062,405
In a small village in Northern Quebec, things have suddenly taken a turn for the worse.
Their bodies begin to disintegrate and begin to hunt others in town. The survivors who have managed to keep away from them have retreated to the woods and have to keep mum to kill any of the zombies who try to attack them.
There’s no escape but they must find the others and a way to escape. This French-language film is beautifully shot and does justice to the dystopian feel it was going for.
It is very nuanced and focuses on the dreamlike aspects of living in an outbreak as compared to most zombie movies playing on the fear factor.
Every frame, every BGM, and every character very organically comes through. This is a really nice work of art that you must experience.
AnimationActionAdventure
Director:
Kenji Kamiyama
Release Date:
Fri Dec 13 2024
Star Cast:
Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Miranda Otto
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$19,932,412
The family moves to the countryside to run a rustic mountain inn when customers are shocked to face unexpected and improbable destinations.
The Katakuris sing and dance as dead bodies begin to pile up in their backyard.
Miike is known for making some really controversial films. But this one’s far from it, even though the plot seems like it is going to take a dark.
It is a musical comedy horror film. There’s Claymation in it as well! The Happiness of the Katakuris is an absolute riot!
ComedyFantasyHorror
Director:
Jim Jarmusch
Release Date:
Fri Jun 14 2019
Star Cast:
Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton
Box Office (Worldwide):
$15,325,468
Now here’s a title, you definitely don’t want to miss out on. The Dead Don’t Die follows the story of two police officers, Cliff and Ronnie who hear a radio report of the Earth's polar fracking.
Their electronic devices stop working and they learn that a few graves have been opened.
Then they come face to face with a slew of zombies whom they kill pretty much effortlessly.
A female samurai with a sword aimed to behead the zombies proves very effective in killing the targets.
As the film progresses groups of surviving humans are seen slashing and hacking the zombies.
And that’s all that there is really to this film, NOT! Firstly, the film features a star cast, who have played their part brilliantly in this “zom-com” might we say.
The writer and director of the film, Jim Jarmusch has brilliantly achieved the perfect synthesis of comedy, sharp wit, reality, and innovation.
It may not seem like your usual zombie film but this one plays on your mind with fear but with deadpan comedy.
Horror
Director:
Lucio Fulci
Release Date:
Fri Jul 18 1980
Star Cast:
Tisa Farrow, Ian McCulloch, Richard Johnson
Budget:
ITL 410,000,000 (estimated)
A group in search of a young girl's missing father arrives on a tropical island where the doctor desperately seeks the reason and antidote of an undead outbreak.
If you haven’t noticed by now, whichever film Ian McCulloch is a part of, it’s sure to be a scary but hit film.
There’s a crazy scene between the zombies and a shark, where the shark was actually a real one and not a fake!
Big ups to the make-up artist for making the zombies look gruesomely weird enough to incite fear in our hearts.
Though this is a low-budget movie and Fulci was not known for making great movies, this is one of his best works!
ComedyHorrorMusic
Director:
Tetsuro Takeuchi
Release Date:
Sat Aug 28 1999
Star Cast:
Guitar Wolf, Drum Wolf, Bass Wolf
Aliens invade the earth and turn people into zombies. After he liberated his heroes, Guitar Wolf was revered as his own brother by his manager.
An ambitious rock singer Ace falls into the bloody massacre but he will need Guitar Wolf's to get out of this sticky situation.
If you think rock music has nowhere to go, and those strange normal characters need to be eliminated and turned into zombies, then this movie is for you.
It’s a Japanese Rocker Zombie flick, that will rock your world. It doesn’t really make much sense, but you could just watch it rock out and enjoy a couple of musicians kicking butt.
DramaFantasyHorror
Director:
Jacques Tourneur
Release Date:
Fri Apr 30 1943
Star Cast:
Frances Dee, Tom Conway, James Ellison
Back in the day, watching movies was such a simple joy of life until people decided to make horror movies!
When Betsy, a nurse heads to the West Indies to take care of Jessica, the spouse of a plantation supervisor Paul Holland.
The wife appears to be affected by some sort of intellectual slowness because of a fever.
But then Betsy falls in love with Paul and is determined to remedy Jessica. Even if it means that she has to apply a voodoo ceremony on her.
The film is a sonorously horrific movie to watch adding to the creep factor of the film.
It’s a pretty straightforward storyline that does get twisted toward the end. Another great title to understand how filmmaking was made possible back then, especially using sound and manual visual effects.
Horror
Director:
Jorge Grau
Release Date:
Sun Jun 1 1975
Star Cast:
Cristina Galbó, Ray Lovelock, Arthur Kennedy
A policeman chases two hippies presuming them to be murderers similar to the Manson family like murderers.
Without knowing it, the real culprits are the zombies. They yearn for human flesh thanks to the ultrasonic radiation used to control pests.
A bloody and ghastly cannibal festival where stumbling hot bigwigs are revived by radioactive waves and can only be destroyed by fire.
Of course, for its time it was probably deemed very scary but it thrilled the audiences to watch more than scare them.
One of the few movies to use science as a background for the zombification of humans.
FantasyHorrorThriller
Director:
Mary Lambert
Release Date:
Fri Apr 21 1989
Star Cast:
Dale Midkiff, Denise Crosby, Fred Gwynne
Budget:
$11,500,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$57,470,138
Eager to begin afresh, the young doctor Creed and his family move to the rural city of Ludlow, Maine.
But then the accidental death of his daughter’s cherished domestic cat results in a series of unfortunate events.
Do the dead really rise from their deathbeds? Based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name, it stays true to its grim and creepy nature.
Even though cats aren’t scary they’re portrayed in a manner in which you’ll probably think twice before extending your hand to pet one.
This film is absolutely recommended for hard-core horror fans.
ComedyHorrorSci-Fi
Director:
Brian Yuzna
Release Date:
Sun Jul 8 1990
Star Cast:
Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Claude Earl Jones
Budget:
$2,000,000 (estimated)
Dr. Herbert West and Dr. Dan Cain are researching the creation of human life from the dead tissues of wounded soldiers.
When Dan finds a female terminally ill patient Gloria, he gets close to her. As she passes away, Dan and Herbert get on with creating the perfect woman.
In the midst of it all, they’re also under the purview of Dr. Hill who only wants to seek revenge.
Jeffrey Combs plays the role of the Reanimator brilliantly. If you were expecting him to get into a relationship with a zombie, well, it doesn’t exactly happen.
This sequel to the original Reanimator is just as fun as the previous one was.
If you’re looking for something thrilling, this one is not for you. If you’re looking for cheap thrills, then this might be for you!
ActionDramaHorror
Director:
Marvin Kren
Release Date:
Wed May 4 2011
Star Cast:
Michael Fuith, Theo Trebs, Anka Graczyk
Box Office (Worldwide):
$12,699
Just as Michael arrives in Berlin to visit his ex-girlfriend Gabi; a terrible virus is spreading in the city at breakneck (pun intended) speed and turning people into senseless zombies.
Much to Michael's concern, Gabi is not home. Instead, he sees Harper there. Together they manage to hide when angry hordes of infected people try to enter the building.
Surrounded by these thirsty zombies, Michael and Harper have their hands full to survive, and it will take all of their brains to find Gabi.
This low budget did not seem to do much for a lot of folks given that the characters weren’t glamourized.
But the reality of the characters during an outbreak, a topic that we’ve explored on the list, makes it for a decent watch.
It gives you the creeps and also makes you think about survival.
ActionComedyHorror
Director:
Jonathan Milott, Cary Murnion
Release Date:
Fri Sep 18 2015
Star Cast:
Elijah Wood, Rainn Wilson, Alison Pill
Box Office (Worldwide):
$485,544
Another title featuring little ones; actual children not little people, turning into zombies. Cooties is a horror zom-com.
A group of teachers must come together to protect themselves from children who have turned into zombies after a few cafeteria chicken nuggets gone wrong affects them.
Horror comedies can usually go either way, but this one completely packs a punch, literally!
Watching the harrowed teachers fight their beloved students with some awfully funny dialogues is epic at its best.
This one’s literally a brainer so just watch it for all the craziness this unruly public school system’s teachers and students have to offer.
ActionComedyFantasy
Director:
Burr Steers
Release Date:
Fri Feb 5 2016
Star Cast:
Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston
Budget:
$28,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$16,457,494
Pride and Prejudice is a Jane Austen classic, that most are aware of. But in this rendition of her story by Burr Steers, he’s added a touch of an undead army to this Victorian-Era script.
The Five Bennet sisters must find a suitor for themselves whilst also battling an oncoming zombie outbreak in their countryside.
What Steers has managed to do is, he’s made the characters more outspoken and bolder compared to the way they are portrayed in Austen’s novel, and even physically stronger.
This is a zombie in its entirety, there’s hacking, shooting, and even POV shots of zombies getting killed.
It’s a fun little experiment on two very opposing genres. If you’re adventurous enough, give this one a shot.
ComedyHorror
Director:
Bob Clark
Release Date:
Thu Feb 20 1975
Star Cast:
Alan Ormsby, Valerie Mamches, Jeff Gillen
Budget:
$70,000 (estimated)
Ah, classic horror movies are such to treat to watch, aren’t they? When a theatre group’s mean-spirited director, Alan decides to have a night of fun and games at an island where the dead are buried, things are bound to go awry.
There he forces them to play their part in a ritual that Alan has planned to raise the dead.
If they did not agree, he will kick them out of the play He digs out the body of a man named, Orville Dunworth.
Sigh! As they complete the ritual with a grimoire and the funny costumes, Alan even though enjoys watching them suffer feels dismayed ultimately after there’s no movement from the dead body.
Later Alan begins to mock everyone using Orville for his own lame jokes. But things turn around for Alan when the rest of the undead begin to rise from the ground completely changing the whole scenario for the group.
Do the living or the dead make it out alive from the island? Would you believe this film was made with a budget of only, $50,000?
Bob Clark was a famous director known for making comedy films on grim plots like Porkys, Black Christmas, and A Christmas Story to name a few.
Even though the movie does seem like a comedy movie in the start, it doesn’t seem so when the dead arrive at the party.
Even though there aren’t any actual children in the film, this one definitely has the creep factor as the story builds.
A remake was to be made for the film after Bob Clark’s death, however, it never materialized.
But you can watch this one instead!
ActionComedyHorror
Director:
Robert Rodriguez
Release Date:
Fri Apr 6 2007
Star Cast:
Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodríguez, Josh Brolin
Box Office (Worldwide):
$11,446,172
After an experimental bio-weapon was released that turned thousands into zombie-like creatures, it is up to a motley group of survivors to stop the infected and those behind them.
With a big star cast like that, it is bound to be one heck of a movie!
It has umpteen amounts of sleaze, gore, blood, and its comedic scare-fest. What’s awesome is watching the MC have an ammo auto-mail as a leg which she uses to kill zombies!
What more can one ask?
ComedyFantasyHorror
Director:
Matthew Leutwyler
Release Date:
Thu Jul 20 2006
Star Cast:
Jeremy Sisto, Erik Palladino, Bianca Lawson
Budget:
$500,000 (estimated)
As the name suggests, Dead and Breakfast is a fantasy zom-com. A bed and breakfast lodge in an eerily quiet part of town goes about its usual business.
Until one night, they come across a mysterious box and unravel the undead. Now the guests must save themselves from the impending doom, they brought upon themselves.
The film is a decent zombie story and features bits and pieces of comedy too.
There’s in fact a scene of the zombies dancing too. Sometimes, scripts are better than the actual movie, and this movie just proves it right.
AdventureDramaHorror
Director:
Jeremy Gardner
Release Date:
Tue Jun 4 2013
Star Cast:
Jeremy Gardner, Adam Cronheim, Niels Bolle
Budget:
$6,000 (estimated)
After an undead plague, two former baseball players clash while crossing the New England countryside.
Apart from the spreading zombie plague, there is no real storyline. We explore how and why this happened in the dark.
The number of zombies in the film is minimized, which is not very important to the story, it is only needed to create the environment in which two people must live.
The people they meet during the journey are hostile. When they talk about lost relatives, family members, and an ex-girlfriend whose fate is unknown, we are just trying to survive as our two protagonists.
AdventureHorror
Director:
Don Sharp
Star Cast:
George Sanders, Beryl Reid, Nicky Henson
An odd but oddly good undead story is Psychomania. After a motorbike gang seal, a deal with the devil to kill themselves to achieve immortality.
Things are not what they seem after they begin committing suicide one after the other.
They accidentally end up turning into zombies and begin terrorizing the town. This 70’s British zombie flick isn’t going to give you the creeps but it sure does play on a lot of nostalgia.
The story and pacing are great but it’s a ridiculously O-K movie really. The good part about this film is you get to witness British culture from the 1970s and if that’s something that interests you, then check this one out!
HorrorThriller
Director:
Jeff Lieberman
Release Date:
Fri May 12 1978
Star Cast:
Zalman King, Deborah Winters, Mark Goddard
Budget:
$550,000 (estimated)
Somebody goes crazy at a party and murders three women. Jerry gets falsely accused of brutal murders and is on the run.
More bizarre murders take place across the city with alarming frequency. In trying to whitewash his name, Jerry discovers a shocking truth.
People have started losing their hair and are turning into violent psychopaths. The connection; the LSD that all killers took a decade ago.
Imagine bald women and men in robes roaming around the streets killing people. Whenever you’re in a random mood, give this one a watch.
Nothing tops bald zombies. Nothing!
HorrorThriller
Director:
C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
Release Date:
Tue Nov 11 2014
Star Cast:
Gabriel Afolayan, Omowunmi Dada, Kelechi Udegbe
When the people of Romero’s town in Nigeria are suddenly showing symptoms of rabid river blindness.
Romero and his friends cannot believe that the water supply has turned them into the living dead.
Before the situation gets worse, he must protect his loved ones and escape through the infected town.
This is a kind of zombie movie in Pidgin English, Yoruba, and Igbo. The film is a peek into the South African world with a dystopian twist to it.
HorrorThriller
Director:
Tom McLoughlin
Release Date:
Fri Aug 1 1986
Star Cast:
Thom Mathews, Jennifer Cooke, David Kagen
Budget:
$3,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$19,472,525
From the iconic movie franchise, Friday the 13th. Tommy Jarvis goes to the cemetery to dispose of Jason Voorhees' body once and for all but accidentally brings it back to life.
The newly revived assassin's bloodthirst is even stronger this time around. But Tommy is the key to his decimation.
The film’s director has given Jason’s character a new lease on life, recreating him as this ghoulish zombie figure making him even more fearsome.
The fans thoroughly enjoyed the film. Surprisingly, this was the lowest-performing film out of the entire series.
AdventureHorrorThriller
Director:
Amando de Ossorio
Star Cast:
Lone Fleming, César Burner, María Elena Arpón
This would make for a fun video game plot. In the 13th century, there was a group of evil knights known as the Templars, who sought immortality, drank human blood, and made sacrifices.
The corpses of the Templars were executed for their evil deeds and left for the crows to eat.
In present-day Portugal, a group of people encounter the abandoned Templar monastery and end up reviving their rotting bodies to leads to the Templars terrorizing the country.
The film may seem like it's scary from the get-go, but upon watching it, it’s kind of funny, to be honest.
The plot is all over the place and the whole movie is just a riot.
Everything is slow-motion especially, you’ll have to watch it to know what we mean!
ActionHorrorSci-Fi
Director:
Paul W.S. Anderson
Release Date:
Fri Mar 15 2002
Star Cast:
Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Ryan McCluskey
Budget:
$33,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$102,984,862
Even though you’ve probably not watched this film, you are aware of the title for sure!
A special military unit battles a powerful supercomputer after hundreds of its scientists turn into undead creatures after a lab accident.
The film is loosely based on the Japanese game franchise of the same name. Since there’s a huge universe to explore, this film can be a little slow in terms of pacing, and action sequences can seem to get repetitive.
But that doesn’t mean it’s a bad film series. This film, in particular, was ‘accepted’ by the fans but they did mention it was rather comic bookish.
Even though the critics have trashed this movie, you should watch it and decide if you feel it should be added to your zombie list!
HorrorMystery
Director:
Pupi Avati
Star Cast:
Gabriele Lavia, Anne Canovas, Paola Tanziani
Budget:
ITL 500,000,000 (estimated)
Oh look, another Italian zombie flick! But with a very interesting plot. A journalist named Stefano bought a second-hand typewriter.
He sees that there were some words already on the paper. He successfully reconstructs the story of a scientist who goes by the name of, Paolo Zeder.
Zeder was the one who discovers that certain types of favorable topographical conditions can resurrect dead bodies.
However, Stefano's research allows him to meet a group of rebellious scientists who are still conducting experiments to test Zeder's theory.
What do you get when you try to bury the dead? ZOMBIES. This movie talks about the obsession that builds in man and the things it makes you do.
Well does your obsession to watch the creepiest zombie movies, want to make you add this to your list too?
ComedyHorrorMusical
Director:
Lloyd Kaufman
Release Date:
Fri Jul 6 2012
Star Cast:
Jason Yachanin, Kate Graham, Allyson Sereboff
Budget:
$500,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$22,623
Hands down, this is going to be one of the most eccentric recommendations we have for you to watch.
Take it or leave it. This will surely intrigue you, no matter what. American Chicken Bunker, a military-themed fried chicken chain has built its restaurant on the site of an old Indian cemetery.
The previous tenants of the land are driven by a supernatural force and take control of the food and those who eat it.
The survivors discover that they must unite before they become chickens themselves! Poultrygeist is a horror comedy film with zombie chickens singing and dancing and Native Indians.
Get into the poultry jive!!
Comedy
Director:
Penelope Spheeris
Release Date:
Fri Feb 2 1996
Star Cast:
Chris Farley, David Spade, Tim Matheson
Box Office (Worldwide):
$32,417,995
The Olfield’s are a family that lives on the farmlands in New Zealand. Harry has an irrational fear of sheep, he tries to get away and get some therapy.
But his brother Angus is a sociopath and sadistic person who adores sheep. But he wants to make better sheep so naturally, he hires a bunch of wacky genetic scientists who perform horrid experiments on the sheep.
The sheep eventually turn into rabid or were-sheep and even turn their creators into zombies.
You may not think of such a plot to be a zom-com, but in fact, it is.
The film doesn’t really take itself seriously and is pretty much a parody of the genre.
It’s got all the clichés possible but it still makes it a great light (yeah, literally) watch.
AdventureComedyFamily
Director:
Raja Gosnell
Release Date:
Fri Jun 14 2002
Star Cast:
Matthew Lillard, Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar
Budget:
$84,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$275,678,613
How could we not write this list without the Mystery Gang in it? Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island surrounds the story of the gang who have now gone their separate ways.
Fred invites the gang over to Louisiana to celebrate Daphne’s birthday but their adventures there are simply meh.
Then they encounter, Lena Dupree, who takes them to Moonscar Island. Here they come across actual ghosts, werecats, and zombies who are out to get them!
Will the Mystery Gang solve this mystery? We’re not new to seeing ghouls in a Scooby-Doo sketch but this one’s actually quite scary to watch, especially for children.
So, this will be a fun way to introduce them to the genre! The plot is really sophisticated compared to the others in this series.
Watch this one for nostalgia’s sake. It’s so high on the list, due to its popularity amongst adults and children as well.
HorrorThriller
Director:
Thom Eberhardt
Release Date:
Fri Jan 27 1984
Star Cast:
Anita Skinner, Caren L. Larkey, Peggy McClure
Budget:
$350,000 (estimated)
Denise is a television broadcaster and the only survivor of an inexplicable and terrible plane crash that left her without scratches.
Denise is soon shrouded by feelings of unworthiness. She starts seeing strangers following her and voices calling her by her name.
Despite warnings from a clairvoyant friend, Denise tries to get on with her life until she learns that she should have died in the accident.
Now the invisible soul of death wants to end her. Sending his henchmen, people who have recently died, to kill Denise and finish the work death had planned.
Sole Survivor explores the psychological theory of ‘survivor guilt/syndrome’ and it’s pretty decently executed. The zombies do look a little unbelievable, but the story and the slow-building creepiness make up for it.
ComedyHorror
Director:
Matthew Kohnen
Release Date:
Tue Jan 1 2013
Star Cast:
Matthew Davis, Julianna Robinson, Michael Grant Terry
Budget:
$1,000,000 (estimated)
Continuing with our zom-com titles fest, we have AAAH! Zombies! next on the line. This horror-comedy features the story of four friends who turn into zombies but they don’t know that they’ve turned into zombies.
Yeah. That. The four friends are on their usual night out, drinking at a bar, but after they consume what they think is beer ice cream, things start to become weird.
When a doctor reveals to them that they’ve in fact turned into zombies and even pick on a body’s brains like popcorn, everything seems normal to them.
But not for the humans around them. Though it is a low-budget film, even if you watch the trailer, you’ll know just how much attention to detail has gone onto the production and not to mention the brilliant story-telling.
Another innovative take on the genre, this independent film will not only give you the jitters but also give you the tickles.
Horror
Director:
Andrea Bianchi
Release Date:
Fri Sep 6 1985
Star Cast:
Karin Well, Gianluigi Chirizzi, Simone Mattioli
Ah, Italians and their love for zombies. Bellissima. Burial Ground revolves around Professor Ayres's discovery of a secret ancient stone.
Ayres has invited three couples to his manor to celebrate this discovery with him. But as he opens the crypt zombies are revived instead, unleashing havoc.
They instantly gnaw at the Professor and then head to the manor. The zombies then begin eating, slashing, and every living thing in their way and make the manor their fortress.
As odd as the whole story sounds, it is actually pretty scary to watch. The exceptionally creepy part of the film is, one of the couples has a child, but sadly the director did not actually get a child to act the part.
Instead, it’s a little person playing the part. So, when he runs to his mother for shelter from the zombies, it’s hard to distinguish if the zombies are creepier or the little guy nudging in mother’s bosom.
Apart from that, there’s enough gore and even more scary-looking zombies to creep you out in Le Notti del Terrore.
AdventureComedyFamily
Director:
Richard Greenberg
Release Date:
Fri Aug 25 1989
Star Cast:
Fred Savage, Howie Mandel, Daniel Stern
Budget:
$4,500,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$793,775
No, this one does not feature more children as zombies! A failed musician works with a teacher and children to help to protect the young from the sudden zombie outbreak.
The beginning of the film is painfully odd and simply terrible; not performance-wise, but the content.
At the end of the movie, you like it and feel good, but this only works if you can pass the first third.
However, as you’re probably building your appetite for horror with this list, this film depends on personal taste and a sense of humour.
By the end of the movie, there’s glee on everyone’s faces and it actually ends on a positive note, which is rare for a zombie flick.
ActionHorror
Director:
Yannick Dahan, Benjamin Rocher
Release Date:
Wed Feb 10 2010
Star Cast:
Claude Perron, Jean-Pierre Martins, Eriq Ebouaney
Budget:
€2,850,000 (estimated)
In this action-horror French flick, La Horde, a group of gangsters and cops must save themselves while stranded on a high-rise building from a large swarm of zombies out to attack them.
That’s literally all. Shells are flying all over the place, hand-to-hand combat scenes, and a lot of badassery going on in this film.
It’s worth a mention on this list since it’s a slightly different concept, but the film does not do much.
There is a lot of gore and action but then how much can you take for 90 minutes of the same?
If you’re interested in watching the Parisian police nab some Nigerian gangsters, then check this one out!
HorrorSci-FiThriller
Director:
Steve Barker
Release Date:
Fri May 29 2020
Star Cast:
Dougray Scott, Jessica De Gouw, Martin McCann
Budget:
£5,000,000 (estimated)
Box Office (Worldwide):
$30,194
When humanity has won its war against the zombies, and life is back to normal since all the zombies have been transported to a remote island.
The ReZort, a luxury resort on the island has a unique offer for their paying guests.
A blood sport where they can kill as many zombies as they please with an efficient security system in place protecting them.
A group of people visit the resort to enjoy and distract themselves from their own harsh realities and remove their frustration with the zombies.
As fun as that sounds, that’s not all, of course, things will go wrong, that’s how horror movies work.
When the security mainframe shuts down, the zombies are let loose from their fence pens and now begin attacking the guests and the hotel staff.
You need to watch the rest to know if they make it out alive or turn into the undead.
If this were to happen in real life, all of you playing COD Black Ops / Resident Evil or The Last of Us, guide our way through the fight for humanity and lead us to victory!
Horror
Director:
J.R. Bookwalter
Star Cast:
Pete Ferry, Bogdan Pecic, Michael Grossi
Budget:
$125,000 (estimated)
Adding to the list of homemade zombie movies, we have Bookwalter’s, The Dead Next Door.
We follow the story of a depiction of the near future which is plagued by flesh-eating zombies.
An elite team of soldiers, known as the “Zombie Squad” has been put into effect by the Government to control the issue.
But the team soon learns that there’s a religious cult that believes the zombies are a punishment by God and we must endure it.
The film was shot on a Super 8 mm film and looks amateurish. The plot is pretty basic, as probably there isn’t much one could add other than to make a zombie movie interesting.
That being said, the VFX and gore factor in the film is amazing which makes it a thrilling watch.
HorrorSci-FiThriller
Director:
Umberto Lenzi
Release Date:
Fri Nov 18 1983
Star Cast:
Hugo Stiglitz, Laura Trotter, Maria Rosaria Omaggio
After an airplane gets exposed to an Italian land saturated with radiation. Its passengers are greeted by bloodthirsty zombies armed with knives and guns out to hack and slice anyone for their midday meal.
This title in particular has some rave reviews. Some critics found the plot contrived, even though it was meant to be a zombie movie.
Despite Lenzi being known for his cannibalism genre films, he couldn’t make the cut with this zombie work of thrash, as some put it.
Of course, the genre was still in its nascent stages even in the 1980s, so that could also be the reason for its downfall.
A remake of the film was also announced in 2015, but despite the funds raised for the film, it did not go into production.
Call it what you may, watching old movies is a great way to understand just how far technology and the human mind has come.
Give this one a shot!
AdventureHorrorMystery
Director:
Marino Girolami
Release Date:
Fri May 14 1982
Star Cast:
Ian McCulloch, Alexandra Delli Colli, Sherry Buchanan
This Italian horror flick was directed by Girolami (who else pronounced this like Brad Pitt from Inglorious Basterds?
Don’t lie you didn’t try!) sure is a stunner, in its literal sense. When an NYC doctor and a morgue assistant find a hospital worker devouring the dead bodies from the morgue.
They learn that similar incidents have taken place in other hospitals of the city as well.
They quietly begin with the investigations that lead them to the remote Asian Molucca islands.
There they find a doctor named, Doctor Obrero, who ends up becoming the “re-animator” for the dead corpses he had been experimenting on.
The crew is later, attacked by cannibals and zombies who accept one of the females on the crew as their queen.
She then commands them to kill Doctor Obrero. The film earned 300 million Italian Lira.
This film was later edited heavily and even included footage from an unreleased film by director, Roy Frumkes.
This edited version was released in the US under the title, Doctor Butcher, M. D.
In 2016, the first 5000 copies of the Blu-Ray Discs were sold with a replica of the barf bag that was presented to audiences when the film was released in 1982.
Sounds a lot like a YA story plot, doesn’t it? The cliched plot may not appeal to the audiences in 2021 but to understand the way filming horror flicks was possible back then, we recommend you watch this.
Documentary
Director:
Pablo Diaz Crutzen, Stijn Deconinck, Robin Smit
Release Date:
Thu Sep 24 2020
Budget:
€80,000 (estimated)
This film is based on the manga; I Am a Hero written and illustrated by Kengo Hanazawa.
After coming from work late one night, Hideo witnesses an accident where a car collides with a nearby pedestrian, killing the victim instantly.
Despite a broken neck, the body rises up and walks away as if nothing happened. Hideo wonders if this is another bout of his mind playing tricks on him, but soon unreal events start taking place around him.
The film boasts brilliant action, graphics and the fact that the director has captured the manga story so effortlessly makes it a captivating horror thriller.
This film has comedy, action, emotional quotients, and captivating acting from the main cast. Another Japanese/Asian zombie to add to your list!
DramaHorror
Director:
Alberto Cavalcanti, Charles Crichton, Basil Dearden
Release Date:
Fri Feb 15 1946
Star Cast:
Mervyn Johns, Michael Redgrave, Roland Culver
Box Office (Worldwide):
$1,919
From the director that brought to you, ‘Black Christmas’ ‘Children Should Not Play with Dead Things’, Bob Clark brings to you, ‘Dead of Night’.
When an American-origin soldier is killed during the Vietnamese battle. He inexplicably returns home to his family, who soon discover that something is wrong with their undead loved one.
It is a low-budget horror film that makes you question if the dead are in fact dead at all.
Not only does the story offer scenes of unimaginable violence, tension, and horror. It also manages to hit some strong emotional tones with the audience.
Clark plays on the mother’s wish that his dead son return, which actually happens. Many consider this an underrated Bob Clark gem, now it’s time you give this film a shot.
ActionSci-Fi
Director:
Jack Ayers
Release Date:
Thu Sep 1 2022
Star Cast:
Howard j Davey, Charlie Esquér, Sarah T. Cohen
This movie is like the Castaway gone completely wrong! Shockwaves features the story of the passengers of a shipwrecked yachting crew who get deserted on a remote island after hitting a usual freighter.
As they discover this island, they meet with an aging SS Commander. Much to their horror, this Commander has been training and breeding a crew of zombie soldiers.
That is possibly one of the worst situations to be in. The film is haunting enough to give you sleepless nights.
Although made in the late ’70s, this zombie flick is a classic that you absolutely must watch.
Crime
Director:
John Abrahante
Star Cast:
Frankie Montero, Kevin Pettei, John Abrahante
Now here’s a great reinvention to the usual zombie fare, rat infestation. Manhattan has been seeing a severe heatwave in its city causing various health issues.
A deadly infection breaks out amid the heatwave caused by all the rats in the sewers, so the news broadcasts say on the television.
The infection causes the humans infected with the virus to devolve into rodents and devour the close ones of those infected.
A father waits for his soldier daughter to return after serving in Iraq but must secure the perimeters to get her back safely.
As the virus spreads far and wide, the situation has gotten out of hand and Manhattan has been put under a lockdown for its own safety.
Phew, this is one epidemic you would want to steer clear of. Having a low budget, the execution of the film is done poorly.
But the plot is exceptionally amazing and you have to watch it to believe it.
ComedyHorrorSci-Fi
Director:
Steve Wolsh
Release Date:
Thu Dec 25 2025
Star Cast:
Alexander Ward
When a few clumsy workers at a medical care warehouse accidentally release a deadly gas into the air, the fumes cause the dead to reappear as they comb through Louisville, Kentucky in search of their favorite food, their brains.
One look at the poster and you’re in for a treat. It’s got punk rockers, nudity, copious amounts of cursing, and of course gore!
When you’re in the mood for some horror but want some laughs too, then check this one out!
DramaHorrorSci-Fi
Director:
Guillermo del Toro
Star Cast:
Ralph Ineson, Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac
Based on Mary Shelley’s book, the movie sticks to the plot of the book. Dr. Frankenstein is out to do the unimaginable.
To revive the dead! As he succeeds in bringing to life a monster, he dies in the process.
The iconic lines, “He’s alive! HE’S ALIVE! HE’S ALIVE!” is enough to send shivers down your spine.
It’s one of the first horror movies to come out on screen and what better way than Shelley’s work.
Karloff has exceptionally played the role of the monster striking fear even in the hardest of people.
You can’t watch this film and call yourself a horror buff!