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Top 100 Zombie Movies

"Braaaains, action, and horror — the best zombie films of all time!"

The world of zombie movies is vast, thrilling, and filled with both gory and entertaining tales. From slow shambling undead to fast, ravenous infected, these movies capture the horror and excitement of a zombie apocalypse. Whether you're a fan of classic horror or modern takes on the genre, this list covers the very best of the best when it comes to zombie films. Here's the definitive Top 100 Zombie Movies list for any horror aficionado.

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# Top 100 Zombie Movies
- Braaaains, action, and horror — the best zombie films of all time!
- A guide to the top 100 zombie films featuring both classic and modern titles.
- Featuring films that cover survival, apocalypse, and pure undead chaos.
- Action-packed, terrifying, and often thought-provoking tales.
- Includes slow-shamblers, fast-infected, and creative spins on the genre.

## Topics
- Topic 1: Classic Zombie Films, 1960s to 1980s, Horror, Gore, Survival
- Topic 2: Modern Zombie Films, 1990s to Present, Action, Infection, Post-Apocalyptic
- Topic 3: International Zombie Films, Asian, European, Latin American, Cultural Spins
- Topic 4: Comedy Zombie Films, Dark Humor, Satire, Parody
- Topic 5: Indie Zombie Films, Low-budget, Creative Concepts, Cult Classics

Topic 1: Classic Zombie Films

"Where the undead genre first found its legs."

The foundations of the zombie genre were laid with these iconic films, creating the atmosphere and conventions that would define decades of horror. From George A. Romero's ground-breaking work to early European contributions, these films introduced us to the shuffling undead and their apocalyptic consequences.

  1. Night of the Living Dead (1968): The original zombie classic.
  2. Dawn of the Dead (1978): Zombies invade a shopping mall.
  3. Day of the Dead (1985): Society crumbles, the zombies rule.
  4. The Return of the Living Dead (1985): Punk rock meets zombies.
  5. White Zombie (1932): The first feature-length zombie movie.
  6. Zombie (1979): A gruesome, atmospheric Italian horror.
  7. The Beyond (1981): Lucio Fulci's surreal nightmare.
  8. Dead & Buried (1981): Creepy town, creepier zombies.
  9. Cemetery Man (1994): A darkly comedic Italian gem.
  10. Re-Animator (1985): Bringing bodies back with gruesome results.
  11. I Walked with a Zombie (1943): Atmospheric voodoo horror.
  12. Shivers (1975): Early body horror from David Cronenberg.
  13. Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (1972): Campy, gory fun.
  14. The Plague of the Zombies (1966): British horror at its finest.
  15. Tombs of the Blind Dead (1972): Spanish zombie knights return.
  16. Let Sleeping Corpses Lie (1974): An eerie tale from Italy.
  17. Shock Waves (1977): Nazi zombies from the deep.
  18. Nightmare City (1980): Fast zombies cause utter chaos.
  19. City of the Living Dead (1980): Fulci's atmospheric terror.
  20. The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988): Voodoo zombies in Haiti.

Topic 2: Modern Zombie Films

"Fast-paced, violent, and packed with tension — the zombie genre reinvents itself."

Modern zombie films often feature faster, more aggressive zombies and tackle themes of global pandemics, survival, and human conflict. These films have updated the genre with fresh takes and thrilling action, as well as reflecting contemporary fears.

  1. 28 Days Later (2002): Infection spreads, and chaos ensues.
  2. Shaun of the Dead (2004): A hilarious British take on the zombie apocalypse.
  3. Train to Busan (2016): A heart-pounding Korean masterpiece.
  4. World War Z (2013): Zombies on a global scale.
  5. Zombieland (2009): Survival tips with a side of humor.
  6. Resident Evil (2002): A video game adaptation that kicks off an action-packed series.
  7. Rec (2007): Found-footage horror at its scariest.
  8. The Girl with All the Gifts (2016): A fresh take on the infected.
  9. 28 Weeks Later (2007): The brutal sequel to 28 Days Later.
  10. Warm Bodies (2013): Zombies can love too.
  11. Dawn of the Dead (2004): A high-octane remake of the classic.
  12. The Crazies (2010): A small town succumbs to an infection.
  13. Land of the Dead (2005): Romero's continuation of his classic series.
  14. Overlord (2018): Nazi experiments create super-zombies.
  15. Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004): Alice fights back against the undead.
  16. Planet Terror (2007): Robert Rodriguez’s grindhouse homage.
  17. Slither (2006): A gross and funny mix of alien invasion and zombie elements.
  18. The Dead (2010): A visually stunning zombie film set in Africa.
  19. Dead Snow (2009): Nazi zombies on the loose in the mountains.
  20. Pontypool (2008): A unique take on infection, spreading through language.

Topic 3: International Zombie Films

"The undead know no borders."

Zombie movies from around the world often bring fresh cultural perspectives, unique storytelling methods, and different forms of undead terror. From Asia’s fast-infected to Europe’s slow-shamblers, these international zombie films offer something new for genre fans.

  1. One Cut of the Dead (2017): Japan’s meta-take on the genre.
  2. Train to Busan (2016): South Korea’s high-speed zombie ride.
  3. #Alive (2020): Social media meets survival in South Korea.
  4. Ravenous (2017): A chilling Canadian take on zombies.
  5. The Horde (2009): French cops vs zombies.
  6. Juan of the Dead (2011): Cuban zombies meet political satire.
  7. Rec (2007): Spain’s terrifying found-footage horror.
  8. Versus (2000): Japan’s martial arts-infused zombie action.
  9. Dead Snow (2009): Norwegian Nazi zombies wreak havoc.
  10. Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead (2014): Australia’s Mad Max meets zombies.
  11. The Night Eats the World (2018): A quiet, tense French zombie film.
  12. La Horde (2009): French criminals vs. zombies in an apartment block.
  13. Go Goa Gone (2013): India’s first zombie comedy.
  14. Cargo (2017): A father’s desperate quest to save his daughter.
  15. Zeder (1983): Italy’s strange, psychological zombie flick.
  16. The Dead 2: India (2013): Zombies in the heart of India.
  17. Yummy (2019): Belgium’s zombie comedy set in a plastic surgery clinic.
  18. The Boat (2018): Malta’s slow-burn zombie thriller.
  19. I Am a Hero (2015): Japan’s apocalyptic horror.
  20. Zombibi (2012): Dutch comedy about an alien zombie invasion.

Topic 4: Comedy Zombie Films

"When the apocalypse gets a little funny."

Not all zombie movies are serious. Some of the best combine horror with humor, creating memorable and often hilarious takes on the undead. These films balance gore and laughs, making them perfect for fans who like their horror with a side of comedy.

  1. Shaun of the Dead (2004): The definitive zombie comedy.
  2. Zombieland (2009): Hilarious rules for surviving the apocalypse.
  3. Dead Alive (1992): Peter Jackson’s gory splatterfest.
  4. Warm Bodies (2013): A zombie rom-com.
  5. The Return of the Living Dead (1985): Punk zombies and dark humor.
  6. Fido (2006): A boy and his zombie — a heartwarming tale.
  7. Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015): Teens vs. zombies.
  8. Cockneys vs Zombies (2012): British gangsters take on zombies.
  9. The Dead Don't Die (2019): A quirky, deadpan zombie comedy.
  10. Life After Beth (2014): Love, loss, and zombies.
  11. Juan of the Dead (2011): Cuba’s hilarious take on the undead.
  12. The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001): A musical zombie comedy from Japan.
  13. Burying the Ex (2014): A zombie ex-girlfriend comes back for more.
  14. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016): Classic Jane Austen meets zombies in this absurd mashup.
  15. Zombeavers (2014): Zombie beavers attack a group of teens.
  16. Cooties (2014): Elementary school kids become zombie-like monsters.
  17. Wasting Away (2007): A group of friends turn into zombies, but don’t realize it.
  18. Little Monsters (2019): Zombies invade a school field trip.
  19. Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead (2014): The gory and hilarious sequel to Dead Snow.
  20. Zombieland: Double Tap (2019): More laughs, more zombies, and more Twinkies.

Topic 5: Indie Zombie Films

"Low budget, high creativity — these indie gems bring fresh blood to the genre."

Indie zombie films often bring unique twists and inventive storytelling, thanks to smaller budgets and a passion for the genre. These movies are often cult favorites, celebrated for their creativity, dark themes, and unconventional approach to zombie lore.

  1. The Battery (2012): A tense, character-driven indie film.
  2. Pontypool (2008): Zombies created through language in this claustrophobic thriller.
  3. Contracted (2013): A disturbing body-horror zombie film.
  4. They Came Back (2004): A French film exploring the return of the dead.
  5. Maggie (2015): A heartfelt drama about a father and his infected daughter.
  6. Deadgirl (2008): Dark, disturbing, and psychologically intense.
  7. Exit Humanity (2011): A zombie film set during the American Civil War.
  8. Autumn (2009): The aftermath of a zombie apocalypse from a survivor's perspective.
  9. Colin (2008): A zombie apocalypse told from the perspective of a zombie.
  10. The Rezort (2015): A post-apocalyptic zombie hunting safari goes wrong.
  11. I Survived a Zombie Holocaust (2014): A film crew faces real zombies during a zombie movie shoot.
  12. The Dead (2010): A stunning, slow-burn film set in the African savannah.
  13. It Stains the Sands Red (2016): A woman is pursued by a single, relentless zombie in the desert.
  14. The Dead Outside (2008): A psychological take on surviving the undead.
  15. Aaah! Zombies!! (2007): A unique comedy where zombies are the heroes.
  16. Redcon-1 (2018): A zombie-infested Britain becomes a battleground.
  17. Flesh Eater (1988): A low-budget gore fest with a cult following.
  18. Open Grave (2013): A man wakes up in a pit of dead bodies with no memory.
  19. Mutants (2009): A French film that combines infection with emotional depth.
  20. The Girl with All the Gifts (2016): A hybrid film, blending indie spirit with big-budget appeal.

Top 100 List

  1. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
  2. Dawn of the Dead (1978)
  3. Day of the Dead (1985)
  4. The Return of the Living Dead (1985)
  5. White Zombie (1932)
  6. Zombie (1979)
  7. The Beyond (1981)
  8. Dead & Buried (1981)
  9. Cemetery Man (1994)
  10. Re-Animator (1985)
  11. 28 Days Later (2002)
  12. Shaun of the Dead (2004)
  13. Train to Busan (2016)
  14. World War Z (2013)
  15. Zombieland (2009)
  16. Resident Evil (2002)
  17. Rec (2007)
  18. The Girl with All the Gifts (2016)
  19. 28 Weeks Later (2007)
  20. Warm Bodies (2013)
  21. One Cut of the Dead (2017)

  22. Alive (2020)

  23. Ravenous (2017)
  24. The Horde (2009)
  25. Juan of the Dead (2011)
  26. Versus (2000)
  27. Dead Snow (2009)
  28. Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead (2014)
  29. The Night Eats the World (2018)
  30. Go Goa Gone (2013)
  31. Cargo (2017)
  32. Zeder (1983)
  33. The Dead 2: India (2013)
  34. Yummy (2019)
  35. I Am a Hero (2015)
  36. Shaun of the Dead (2004)
  37. Zombieland (2009)
  38. Dead Alive (1992)
  39. Warm Bodies (2013)
  40. The Return of the Living Dead (1985)
  41. Fido (2006)
  42. Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015)
  43. Cockneys vs Zombies (2012)
  44. The Dead Don't Die (2019)
  45. Life After Beth (2014)
  46. The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001)
  47. Burying the Ex (2014)
  48. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016)
  49. Zombeavers (2014)
  50. Cooties (2014)
  51. The Battery (2012)
  52. Pontypool (2008)
  53. Contracted (2013)
  54. They Came Back (2004)
  55. Maggie (2015)
  56. Deadgirl (2008)
  57. Exit Humanity (2011)
  58. Autumn (2009)
  59. Colin (2008)
  60. The Rezort (2015)
  61. I Survived a Zombie Holocaust (2014)
  62. The Dead (2010)
  63. It Stains the Sands Red (2016)
  64. The Dead Outside (2008)
  65. Aaah! Zombies!! (2007)
  66. Redcon-1 (2018)
  67. Flesh Eater (1988)
  68. Open Grave (2013)
  69. Mutants (2009)
  70. The Girl with All the Gifts (2016)
  71. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
  72. Dawn of the Dead (2004)
  73. Overlord (2018)
  74. Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
  75. Planet Terror (2007)
  76. Slither (2006)
  77. The Dead (2010)
  78. Dead Snow (2009)
  79. Pontypool (2008)
  80. The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988)
  81. Let Sleeping Corpses Lie (1974)
  82. Shivers (1975)
  83. The Plague of the Zombies (1966)
  84. Night of the Living Dead (1990)
  85. Land of the Dead (2005)
  86. REC (2007)
  87. Quarantine (2008)
  88. Rabid (1977)
  89. The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue (1974)
  90. Night of the Comet (1984)
  91. Survival of the Dead (2009)
  92. House of the Dead (2003)
  93. Flesheater (1988)
  94. Dead Heat (1988)
  95. The Infected (2006)
  96. Zombie Flesh Eaters (1979)
  97. Children of the Living Dead (2001)
  98. Beyond Re-Animator (2003)
  99. The Battery (2012)
  100. Hell of the Living Dead (1980)

Top 100 Table

Rank Name Topic Tagline
1 Night of the Living Dead (1968) Classic The original zombie classic.
2 Dawn of the Dead (1978) Classic Zombies invade a shopping mall.
3 Day of the Dead (1985) Classic Society crumbles, the zombies rule.
4 The Return of the Living Dead (1985) Classic Punk rock meets zombies.
5 White Zombie (1932) Classic The first feature-length zombie movie.
6 Zombie (1979) Classic A gruesome, atmospheric Italian horror.
7 28 Days Later (2002) Modern Infection spreads, and chaos ensues.
8 Shaun of the Dead (2004) Comedy A hilarious British take on the apocalypse.
9 Train to Busan (2016) International A heart-pounding Korean masterpiece.
10 World War Z (2013) Modern Zombies on a global scale.
11 Zombieland (2009) Comedy Survival tips with a side of humor.
12 Resident Evil (2002) Modern A video game adaptation that kicks off an action-packed series.
13 Rec (2007) International Found-footage horror at its scariest.
14 The Girl with All the Gifts (2016) Modern A fresh take on the infected.
15 28 Weeks Later (2007) Modern The brutal sequel to 28 Days Later.
16 Warm Bodies (2013) Comedy Zombies can love too.
17 Dawn of the Dead (2004) Modern A high-octane remake of the classic.
18 The Crazies (2010) Modern A small town succumbs to an infection.
19 Land of the Dead (2005) Modern Romero's continuation of his classic series.
20 Overlord (2018) Modern Nazi experiments create super-zombies.
21 Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004) Modern Alice fights back against the undead.
22 Planet Terror (2007) Modern Robert Rodriguez’s grindhouse homage.
23 Slither (2006) Modern A gross and funny mix of alien invasion and zombie elements.
24 The Dead (2010) Indie A visually stunning zombie film set in Africa.
25 Dead Snow (2009) International Nazi zombies on the loose in the mountains.
26 Pontypool (2008) Indie A unique take on infection, spreading through language.
27 One Cut of the Dead (2017) International Japan’s meta-take on the genre.
28 #Alive (2020) International Social media meets survival in South Korea.
29 Ravenous (2017) International A chilling Canadian take on zombies.
30 The Horde (2009) International French cops vs zombies.
31 Juan of the Dead (2011) Comedy Cuban zombies meet political satire.
32 Versus (2000) International Japan’s martial arts-infused zombie action.
33 Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead (2014) Comedy The gory and hilarious sequel to Dead Snow.
34 Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead (2014) International Australia’s Mad Max meets zombies.
35 The Night Eats the World (2018) International A quiet, tense French zombie film.
36 Go Goa Gone (2013) International India’s first zombie comedy.
37 Cargo (2017) International A father’s desperate quest to save his daughter.
38 Zeder (1983) International Italy’s strange, psychological zombie flick.
39 The Dead 2: India (2013) International Zombies in the heart of India.
40 Yummy (2019) International Belgium’s zombie comedy set in a plastic surgery clinic.
41 I Am a Hero (2015) International Japan’s apocalyptic horror.
42 Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016) Comedy Jane Austen meets zombies in this absurd mashup.
43 Zombeavers (2014) Comedy Zombie beavers attack a group of teens.
44 Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015) Comedy Teens vs. zombies.
45 The Dead Don't Die (2019) Comedy A quirky, deadpan zombie comedy.
46 Life After Beth (2014) Comedy Love, loss, and zombies.
47 The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001) Comedy A musical zombie comedy from Japan.
48 Burying the Ex (2014) Comedy A zombie ex-girlfriend comes back for more.
49 Cooties (2014) Comedy Elementary school kids become zombie-like monsters.
50 Little Monsters (2019) Comedy Zombies invade a school field trip.
51 The Battery (2012) Indie A tense, character-driven indie film.
52 Contracted (2013) Indie A disturbing body-horror zombie film.
53 They Came Back (2004) Indie A French film exploring the return of the dead.
54 Maggie (2015) Indie A heartfelt drama about a father and his infected daughter.
55 Deadgirl (2008) Indie Dark, disturbing, and psychologically intense.
56 Exit Humanity (2011) Indie A zombie film set during the American Civil War.
57 Autumn (2009) Indie The aftermath of a zombie apocalypse from a survivor's perspective.
58 Colin (2008) Indie A zombie apocalypse told from the perspective of a zombie.
59 The Rezort (2015) Indie A post-apocalyptic zombie hunting safari goes wrong.
60 I Survived a Zombie Holocaust (2014) Indie A film crew faces real zombies during a zombie movie shoot.
61 It Stains the Sands Red (2016) Indie A woman is pursued by a single, relentless zombie in the desert.
62 The Dead Outside (2008) Indie A psychological take on surviving the undead.
63 Aaah! Zombies!! (2007) Indie A unique comedy where zombies are the heroes.
64 Redcon-1 (2018) Indie A zombie-infested Britain becomes a battleground.
65 Flesh Eater (1988) Indie A low-budget gore fest with a cult following.
66 Open Grave (2013) Indie A man wakes up in a pit of dead bodies with no memory.
67 Mutants (2009) Indie A French film that combines infection with emotional depth.
68 The Girl with All the Gifts (2016) Indie A hybrid film, blending indie spirit with big-budget appeal.
69 Night of the Comet (1984) Classic A comet brings zombies to Los Angeles.
70 Survival of the Dead (2009) Modern Romero’s final take on the genre.
71 The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) Classic Voodoo zombies in Haiti.
72 Let Sleeping Corpses Lie (1974) Classic An eerie tale from Italy.
73 Shivers (1975) Classic Early body horror from David Cronenberg.
74 The Plague of the Zombies (1966) Classic British horror at its finest.
75 Night of the Living Dead (1990) Classic A remake of the original classic.
76 Land of the Dead (2005) Modern Romero’s exploration of a zombie-controlled dystopia.
77 REC (2007) International A terrifying Spanish found-footage film.
78 Quarantine (2008) Modern The American remake of REC.
79 Rabid (1977) Classic David Cronenberg’s exploration of infection and zombification.
80 The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue (1974) Classic A British/Spanish zombie classic.
81 Night of the Comet (1984) Classic A comet brings zombies to Los Angeles.
82 Survival of the Dead (2009) Modern Romero’s final take on the genre.
83 House of the Dead (2003) Modern A video-game-inspired zombie movie.
84 Flesheater (1988) Indie A low-budget gore fest with a cult following.
85 Dead Heat (1988) Comedy Cops turned zombies.
86 The Infected (2006) Modern A lesser-known infection film with intense horror.
87 Zombie Flesh Eaters (1979) Classic Italian gore at its finest.
88 Children of the Living Dead (2001) Modern Low-budget cult classic.
89 Beyond Re-Animator (2003) Modern A follow-up to the cult Re-Animator series.
90 The Battery (2012) Indie A character-driven exploration of survival.
91 Hell of the Living Dead (1980) Classic Italian zombies run wild.
92 The Dead Pit (1989) Indie Zombies in a haunted asylum.
93 Warm Bodies (2013) Comedy A romantic zombie tale.
94 Little Monsters (2019) Comedy Zombies crash a children’s field trip.
95 Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988) Classic The campy sequel to the original.
96 Zombieland: Double Tap (2019) Comedy More laughs, more zombies.
97 Night of the Creeps (1986) Classic Aliens and zombies collide.
98 Dead Alive (1992) Comedy Peter Jackson's gory splatterfest.
99 The Beyond (1981) Classic Lucio Fulci’s surreal nightmare.
100 Wasting Away (2007) Comedy Zombies who don’t realize they’re zombies.

Conclusion

Zombie films span a wide spectrum, from terrifyingly bleak survival tales to humorous spins on the undead apocalypse. Whether you're into classic horror or looking for something more creative and modern, this list covers the best that the genre has to offer. Dive into the world of zombies and explore the heart-pounding action, suspense, and dark humor of these must-see films.