Zombies, Zombies, Zombies. The undead have infected the movies and are just as common place as comedies and action. Every year there are a host of new zombie movies whether its undead workers or undead animals. There are a lot of zombie films but only a select few good ones.
Zombie films have become the stuff of legend in the modern-day cinema. Whether it’s humanity facing off against a global viral pandemic that brings the dead back to life or a parasite that transforms the infected into drone-like zombies, fans of the genre definitely have a wide choice to pick from.
1. Burying the Ex (2014)
What makes this film stand out is because of how the relatable the story is. Not the part where the girlfriend is a zombie, but dealing with people who are just clingy and breaking up. Despite the underlining theme of the movie the zombie aspect is actually pretty cool. ♦ Director: Joe Dante
2. World War Z (2013)
Remember when we use to watch those zombie movies and they moved really slow and we thought how did they defeat humanity? Well, this movie definitely debunks that question. Things jump off within minutes and with a virus that turns its victims into ravaging beasts after a few seconds while leaving them fully mobile, chaos just runs rampant. Especially during the sequences where the zombies are crawling over each other for the chance to spread their virus. ♦ Director: Marc Foster
3. 28 Days Later (2002)
The zombie film that introduced the “running” zombies and man those suckers can run. A viral outbreak jumps off in the heart of the UK and all hell breaks loose. What makes this such a great movie is the fact that it reinforces the fact that the “zombies” weren’t the only threat. ♦ Director: Danny Boyle
4. Dawn of the Dead (2004)
What makes this film so iconic is the film’s focus. It does a pretty good job of focusing on the characters, the zombies are just terrifying, and the depiction of the end of the world is very dramatic. ♦ Director: Zack Snyder
5. Zombieland (2009)
What makes Zombieland such an awesome movie is that it works really well with so many elements, especially the comedy. The characters are just great; they’re likable, they’re relatable; their relationship dynamic worked. ♦ Director: Ruben Fleischer
6. 28 Weeks Later (2007)
Humanity has cleared the virus that has ran rampant throughout London. Now the virus has come back with a vengeance. But the “infected” aren’t the only threat. And that what makes the film feel realistic. Like the first film, survivors will have to contend with more than infected people. ♦ Director: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
7. Fido (2006)
Fido is just a crazy movie. It follows a young boy and his domesticated zombie named Fido. Although it does come off as a comedy it is better seen as a clever movie. And shows that no matter what form a person is there is humanity in us all. Yes, even zombies. ♦ Director: Andrew Curie
8. Planet Terror (2007)
A group of people attempting to survive an onslaught of zombie-like creatures as they feud with a military unit. This film is over-the-top, chaotic, crazy, and lacks realism. Isn’t it grand. The zombies look like shit (and I mean that literally) but they are definitely a threat. Literally ripping people limb from limb. ♦ Director: Robert Rodriguez
9. Quarantine (2008)
A group of people are quarantined inside of an apartment building where an unknown virus is infecting them. Quarantine‘s strongest point is the found footage format. It definitely keeps the action up close while also making the film incredibly suspenseful. ♦ Director: John Erick Dowdle
10. Land of the Dead (2005)
Although the film’s plot might not be as memorable as it could be the highlight of the film are the zombies. The zombies have this evolution in which they become smarter which isn’t a bad concept. And these zombies organize and march of the human settlement that has oppressed them. Now zombies taking over the world isn’t something new, but watching humanity fight against zombies that can learn and evolve is something brilliant. Of course, there is the typical human vs human action but what is more cooler than watching a zombie use an assault rifle. ♦ Director: George A. Romero
11. Train to Busan (2016)
The film takes place on a train to Busan, as a zombie apocalypse suddenly breaks in the country and compromises the safety of the passengers. One of the best zombie movies, I’ve seen in a while. It manages to be action packed, moving, and creative. The characters are great and is surprising for a foreign film. ♦ Director: Yeon Sang-ho
12. Resident Evil (2002)
Although more action than horror, this is a pretty entertaining movie. The protagonists are in a facility crawling with zombies and other nightmarish creatures lurking in the dark. ♦ Director: Paul W. S. Anderson
13. Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)
Zombies have already been done in the cities, underground, and in the forest. Hell, some have been done in the snow. But to see zombies ruling the desert (or what is perceived as a desert due to an apocalyptic event). ♦ Director: Russell Mulcahy
14. The Crazies (2010)
This film isn’t about zombies. This film is about a town dealing with a disease that turns their citizens into emotionless killing machines. And the film definitely focuses on the protagonists having to deal with other humans who prove an even bigger threat than the disease. ♦ Director: Breck Eisner
15. Maggie (2015)
Maggie follows the relationship between a father and his daughter in her final days after she is infected and is slowly turning into a zombie. A great film that is subtle but filled with emotion. ♦ Director: Henry Hobson
16. Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
Raccoon City is being ravaged by the T-virus turning its citizens into flesh eating zombies while transforming animals into monsters. In terms of zombie apocalyptic action, this film definitely takes the cake. ♦ Director: Alexander Witt
17. Night of the Living Dead (1990)
A remake of the original, which pretty much set the foundation for zombie films nowadays, it is pretty cool. Especially considering the claustrophobic feeling that the characters have to constantly deal with as they are stuck in a house surrounding by flesh eating zombies. ♦ Director: Tom Savini
18. Shaun of the Dead (2004)
This film is pretty cool because it is as entertaining as it is moving. The main characters are likable and their relationship is as interesting as the events happening around them. Also, there is the clever humor that is implemented throughout the film. ♦ Director: Edgar Wright
19. Return of the Living Dead (1985)
Return of the Living Dead is a pretty good follow up to the founding father of all zombie films. Sure it has its goofy moments but the underlying them is straight up horrifying. Especially how the zombies are kind of smart. ♦ Director: Dan O’Bannon
20. Night of the Living Deb (2015)
Zombie comedies can often be hit and miss but Night of the Living Deb definitely hits the mark. Although corny, Deb is a likable character and the chemistry between her and her crush Ryan is comical due to their personalities but does flourish. ♦ Director: Kyle Rankin
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