Michael A. Appel 
Whether it’s for the thrill or the thrill, sometimes throwing a classic horror movie or thriller thriller can be what you need after a long day. Zombie movies can be a fun and sometimes hilarious way to let off steam. Throughout pop culture and movies since the early 1960s, zombies have been around. Horror is a good genre for budding young filmmakers, but zombie horror films are known to bring great returns to low budget films and great recognition as being resourceful and creative. This is of course not always the case, as the zombie movies have been ramped up and popularized by the many cult fans who imagine how they could survive the zombie apocalypse, should it ever happen.
Whatever type of zombie you prefer, all types are represented in our list today: fast zombies, angry zombies, dumb zombies, underwater zombies, you name it, we got it. So put up your windows and doors, put your best Louisville Slugger at your fingertips, and buckle up for the best ranked zombie movies.
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10. Land of the Dead (2005)
To start our list from what is far from the best of George A. Romero, Land of the dead has some of the most ridiculous lines as well as zombie tendencies of any zombie movie – ever. Not to discredit the bombastic fun of the movie, it’s still a must-have for the Romero Zombie Movie Collection, but goes a little too far. It’s not much of a spoil – since it’s in the trailer – to mention that these zombies are getting a lot smarter, using their newfound abilities to wield weapons, drive cars, and walk along the bottom of the sea. ocean.
Director: George A. Romero
The main cast: John Leguizamo, Asia Argento, Simon Baker
Duration: 93 minutes
IMDb Rating: 6.2
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9. Little Monsters (2019)
A rare prospect in the zombie movie universe, Little monsters follows a group of children on field trips with their resilient school teacher who goes to incredible lengths to preserve their innocence. Since the camp they are going to is right next to a military test site, they are the first to be affected by the outbreak. While these zombies are pretty dumb (kids are able to escape them quite easily), the concepts and themes presented are quite endearing, encouraging the power of the human mind to endure no matter the odds.
Director: Abe forsythe
The main cast: Lupita Nyong’o, Alexander England, Josh Gad
Duration: 93 minutes
IMDb Rating: 6.3
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8. Resident Evil (2002)
An all-out festival of action and the start of a film franchise that will continue for what seems like an eternity, resident Evil is a zombie movie that transforms humans and animals into all kinds of undead creatures. While it’s a fun and explosive adventure throughout, Milla Jovovich is the beacon that keeps these films alive with her incredible badassery. Yes, there are a lot of zombies in this movie series, but most of the time they completely change their shape / size / bone structure to more accurately follow the video game series they are based on.
Director: Paul WS Anderson
The main cast: Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Ryan McCluskey
Duration: 100 minutes
IMDb Rating: 6.7
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7. The Land of Zombies (2009)
Adding total gore with comedy sometimes works well, this is one of those moments. In the land of zombies, not only do we get all the zombie action we’re looking for, but we also get a fun cast of characters that make the zombie apocalypse almost fun and survivable. Counting his list of rules for staying alive, Columbus (Jesse eisenberg) is a neurotic and logical example of someone using intelligence to stay alive, while Tallahassee (Woody harrelson) is a talented and horny zombie slayer who does it for sports.
Director: Ruben Fleischer
The main cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson
Duration: 88 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.6
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6. Dawn of the Dead (2004)
In Zack Snyder’s modern reboot of the 1978 classic, Dawn of the Dead makes his zombies faster, stronger and scarier than ever. Based in the same setting as the original, a group of survivors hide in a mall surrounded by a ridiculously large horde of undead. While it doesn’t quite match the quality of the original, it stays true to it while exploring new areas of interest.
Director: Zack Snyder
The main cast: Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Mekhi Phifer
Duration: 101 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.3
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5. Shaun of the Dead (2004)
The very first zom-rom-com to hit was the amazing Edgar Wright feature Shaun of the Dead, starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost to make dialogue and storytelling a dryly hilarious adventure. Inspired to save his girlfriend when the zombie apocalypse strikes (even though she just broke up with him), Shaun (Simon pegg) eventually just wants to go to her favorite pub and wait for everything to fall apart. While the zombies in this movie are painfully slow and dark, it adds to the humor of the movie, especially when they are able to navigate a crowd just by acting like a zombie.
Director: Edgar wright
The main cast: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield
Duration: 99 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.9
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4. Train to Busan (2016)
One of the most intense and claustrophobic zombie movies ever, Train to Busan is an amazing Korean zombie movie from director Sang-ho Yeon. Riddled with well-established stories for multiple characters and great performances to boot, they all must survive on a train to the last supposed safe zone in the zombie outbreak. Zombies are fast, they are vicious, and the virus transforms them quite quickly. The creativity and originality of the plot is enough to give it a watch, but it turns out so much better than it looks.
Director: Sang-ho Yeon
The main cast: Gong Yoo, Yu-mi Jung, Ma Don-seok
Duration: 118 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.6
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3.28 days later (2002)
From director Danny Boyle comes 28 days later, the fast-paced and terrifying zombie thriller that revamped the genre in the next generation. A group of animal rights activists decide to break into a research facility and free monkeys, one of which carries a “rabies virus” that is spreading like wildfire throughout the world. the United Kingdom. Zombies are fast, fierce, and make terrifying sounds. The scariest part of the virus in this movie is that it is the most realistic concept for a zombie apocalypse yet, in which the host of the virus may still starve but is pushed by the virus to do so. one thing: to spread.
Director: Danny boyle
The main cast: Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston
Duration: 113 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.6
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2. Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Considered the modern awakening of the zombie movie, George A. Romero gets down to it with Dawn of the Dead – the original and better version. Including some very interesting commentary on the company and what we have become, the zombies move slowly and are less threatening, but serve more as a symbolic tool for Romero. Hailed for its practical effects and gripping story, this is easily one of the best zombie movies of all time. It should be noted that due to licensing issues, this movie cannot be streamed online anywhere. So we’ll have to do it the old way.
Director: George A. Romero
The main cast: David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger
Duration: 127 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.9
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1. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
In what is considered the first and best zombie movie of all time, George A. Romero directs this revered horror classic. Praised for its editing, practical effects and, of course, clever political commentary, Night of the Living Dead is Romero’s first film that was exceptional in so many ways. It has even been hailed for being the first horror film to feature a black main character played by Duane Jones, which adds to the incredible and groundbreaking steps – societal and theatrical – that Romero took long before many others.
Director: George A. Romero
The main cast: Duane Jones, Judith O’Dea, Karl Hardman
Duration: 96 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.9
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