Basic Zombie Movies to Watch

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

This is the original Zombie film of them all, shot in black and white. This film follows an array of survivors as they assess how to live through the night in an old farmhouse that is surrounded by the walking dead. This was George Romero's start to great zombie making, and anyone who appreciates the genre has seen it or should. “Their coming to get you Barbara.” is a line that will stay epic to all Zombie fans.


Dawn of the Dead (1978) Remake (2004)

George Romero is a name that is associated with everything Zombie he is the most-well known director and creator of zombie films. Dawn of the dead was one of his most acknowledged zombie movies as it follows an array of survivors from all blocks of life as they try to survive the zombie apocalypse in a shopping mall. That's right, a shopping mall because we all want to look pretty when we die.

Army of Darkness (1992)

This is the third of the Evil Dead series, and by far the most popular. This B horror movie is a cult classic because it follows the journey of one-handed Ash who is transported into the past where he has to find an evil book known as the Necronomican to find his way home. The humor of this movie is unforgettable and routinely quoted by fans. Anyone looking for a zombie movie that doesn't have buckets of blood will find this one a great change of pace.

Zombieland (2009)

With a great mixture of comedy and gore this film provides a great experience that few have felt since Army of Darkness. Columbus is the main character of this film, and his method to surviving the Zombie apocalypse is to live by 30 rules that he has created. Rule #1: Cardio. Teamed up with Woody Harrelson he is headed to see if his family is still alive in Ohio, on the way they meet two girls who are looking to head to the only Zombie-free place they have heard of, an amusement park.

28 Days Later (2002)

When did Zombies run! This movie was definitely disturbing with zombies that seem to defy the natural order of how we see them, kind of like vampires that sparkle. It throws things out of what we expect, and it this case made it all the scarier to watch. The film takes place in London as a monkey used for animal testing spreads a deadly virus that leaves survivors constantly searching for a sanctuary.

28 Weeks Later (2007)

Sequel to 28 Days Later this film seems to outdo its predecessor with scenes shot in night vision, and one particular scene of the main characters trying to walk through a tunnel filled with the dead and zombies. Sounds like a great day out and about right? The film follows two children as they try to re-enter London to find their mother even though the military has not verified that the area is cleared of all Zombies.

Resident Evil (2002)

Fans of Zombie culture long before it's sudden appearance in media everywhere will remember the first Resident Evil film. When the Umbrella corporation's secret lab has a lethal virus escape there is death throughout the lab. A team is sent to investigate, and when they do what they find could mean losing their life.

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Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Zombie fan, comedy fan, or even just a fan of British films. All will enjoy Shaun of the Dead, this film was an instant hit during it's release. The story follows two slackers as they decide how to survive the zombie infestation. Numerous scenes of this film make it a never ending classic, and it gives respect to all zombie classics by emulating them. The survivors try to hide out in just as great of a place as a shopping mall; the pub.

FIDO (2006)

This zombie film addresses everything in a new way that is what defines dark humor. In this film there was a zombie war, and when the war was one zombies were given electric collars making them useful as pets or servants. Fido is one little boys pet zombie, and it provides an interesting change on the kind of shenanigans kids can get into. When you have to tell your pet not to eat the neighbors there may be a problem!

All of these zombie films are either cult classics, or are simply great films that anyone a fan of the genre should see.


Author Twinkle Brar

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