Top 10 Best Zombie Movies

Top movies of any genre that involves the living dead/zombies.
The Top Ten
1 Shaun of the Dead

I have to be honest, this movie was not number 1 when I created this list. But you don't know how glad I am that it became the cream of the crop. Truly cool movie.

Finally, I found this movie on a list. *Sighs in relief.* There is no way that this is not the best ever. It is insanely funny, and it throws in some scares too.

Absolutely brilliant and funny movie that pays homage to Romero's classic movies and starts a fantastic trilogy (the Cornetto trilogy). You've got red on you!

2 28 Days Later

Incredible. Its atmosphere is incredibly potent, and it is one hell of a thrilling ride. The zombies, or "infected," are legitimately terrifying due to their unpredictable and rage-fueled behavior. And the fact that they run is just... horrifying. It also features great performances from the likes of Cillian Murphy and Christopher Eccleston. My favorite Danny Boyle film.

Danny Boyle's epic survival tale is Dawn of the Dead in London, effectively. Swapping the shopping mall of Pittsburgh for the streets of London, Boyle has created a horror film with the brutality of the Romero franchise and the thrill of the Hitchcock films.

3 Zombieland

Still one of my favorite movies of all time. Woody Harrelson is such a legend, and his acting in this is just awesome! This movie is the perfect mix of horror and comedy with its classic one-liners, lovable characters, and action-filled plot.

Something else that makes this a truly great zombie movie is the fact that the zombies are actually called zombies. They're not walkers or flesh eaters. They're just zombies. It's so straightforward, yet it just works.

Let's not forget this movie's awesome intro. You know Zombieland has changed your life when you can't hear Metallica without thinking of flesh-eating zombies. And, let's face it, this movie taught us all how to survive a zombie apocalypse. Follow Columbus' rules and you're sure to live a long life.

So buckle your seatbelts! It's time to nut up or shut up because this movie needs to be number one!

4 Dawn of the Dead (2004)

So unique, unlike other zombie movies. It has a plot that will blow your mind. They make it more realistic and frightening. Definitely deserves this spot in the Top 10.

I was terrified at 5 years old when I saw this movie. Just the fact that the zombies look nightmarish and could actually run scared the crap outta me.

Zack Snyder's brilliant remake of the Romero classic is brutal, unrelenting, and features some superb characters and individual storylines.

5 Dawn of the Dead (1979)

The 2004 remake of this and the indie remake of Day of the Dead are higher than this? How? This movie is the king of zombie movies. It was the first movie where I saw and felt for the characters. The feeling of tension, the raw emotion, the vivid characters, the catchy-as-hell music, and the great quotes (We got this, man! We got this by the ass!) make it the best movie of all time and the best zombie movie by far.

The best by far! Shaun of the Dead and Zombieland being at the top of this list shows who's watching horror movies right now. A movie (particularly in horror) doesn't need to be funny to be good. I really enjoy Shaun (and Bill Murray), but having it at the top of zombie movies is a big joke!

Day of the Dead is pretty good too! And I like Big Daddy from Land!

6 Night of the Living Dead (1968)

NOTLD introduced us to the zombies of what is seen as human innocence: children. Karen Cooper was shown to transform so well that I bet any parent would expect to find their daughter in the morning feasting on the family pet or even their sibling. Best movie zombie, thanks to her, best zombie movie ever (for zombie lovers). Thanks, Kyra Schon!

A terrifying look at the beginning of the end of the world as we know it. Society's struggle to come to terms with the dead rising from their graves is such a disturbing look into the human psyche, and the character turmoils are startling and morose. A frightening look at the apocalypse and how the human race reacts to the need for survival.

7 World War Z

This movie is superior to every zombie movie. It has action, a realistic plot, and an epic and thrilling story. Moreover, Brad Pitt's smartness, coolness, and great presence of mind added to the appeal of this film.

This one is the most realistic, like what would happen to the world if zombies really existed? This movie answers that question.

It was the best zombie movie. I can't believe this is under REC.

8 I Am Legend

They are zombies. Here's my explanation:

1. Some zombies also burn in sunlight.
2. There are also fast zombies.
3. There are also zombie dogs.

Now I will talk about the movie: I really like the beginning, where it shows his everyday life. The first jumpscare was amazing, very tragic in the middle and the end. I have only seen it once, and it is already one of my favorite movies.

Technically, they're vampires, but it's still an amazing movie. Also, the book is really good too.

9 The Evil Dead

A brilliant black comedy/horror blending excellent special effects with a fantastic character portrayal by the awkward Bruce Campbell.

10 Resident Evil

This is my favorite zombie movie ever. I think it should be at the top because Shaun of the Dead is a funny movie and not so much horror. I enjoy both the films and the games for this one. My favorite Resident Evil movie is Apocalypse, and my favorite game is The Umbrella Chronicles. Thumbs up for Resident Evil. It should be at the top.

Why is this not at the top of the list instead of a comedy movie? Zombie movies aren't supposed to be funny!

Simply amazing! I would say the first one was the best.

The Contenders
11 The Return of the Living Dead

Is it me or is this a comedy? Anyway, these zombies look like those in Michael Jackson's Thriller video. Brains, BRAINS!

12 28 Weeks Later

Britain really knows how to make a zombie movie.

13 Evil Dead 2
14 [REC]

Mostly overlooked because of the remake made quickly by Hollywood. Still, not even close to the original Spanish version. Quite scary, with a twist ending that is terrifying.

15 Army of Darkness
16 Night of the Living Dead (1990)
17 Train to Busan

Fantastic zombie movie that is so underrated. This should definitely be higher on the list. Such a sad ending. If you haven't seen it, give this movie a try!

Best zombie movie ever. Too bad it's not really well known because it is Korean.

The best. Great acting, great plot. Sad and quite overwhelming.

18 Land of the Dead

George Romero's return to the genre he created after a gap of nearly 20 years is a landmark one. The zombies are faster, smarter, and the characters are bigger and louder. Thankfully, the trademark gore is intact, and the storyline is the typical Romero social commentary, reflecting on the events going on around the world at that time.

I can't stop watching it. It is one of a few zombie movies with a dash of adrenaline.

19 Resident Evil - Apocalypse
20 Scooby-Doo On Zombie Island

This was a pretty good movie for kids back in the '90s. It was probably better than any of the other straight-to-video Scooby-Doo movies from back then.

Come on, guys. One of the best zombie movies.

21 Pet Sematary
22 Doom

Alien bites human, human becomes zombie, zombie becomes demon spawn, demon spawn becomes hell knight. CREEPY!

Great, but I'd rather play the game.

23 Dead Alive

Peter Jackson's hilarious gore-fest, which is so over-the-top and imaginative, is a riot of a horror/comedy with Shaun of the Dead-esque moments and some scenes not for the squeamish.

24 ParaNorman
25 Lucio Fulci's Zombie

This was a very scary zombie movie that had great gore effects and zombie make-up for an old movie that came out in 1979. The zombies in this movie really did look like they were walking corpses and some even had worms and maggots crawling out their faces which was very disturbing. There were also some really cool scenes like one where an underwater zombie was fighting a a real shark and had its arm bitten off. For those who don't know this movie is called "Zombi 2" in Italy because it was released as the unofficial sequel to George. A. Romero's "Dawn of the Dead", but in the U.S. the movie is simply called "Zombie".

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