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Zombie Horror movies

Outbreak horror where the threat spreads fast: siege survival, collapsing order, and constant attrition.

28 Years Later

1. 28 Years Later

Horror Thriller Science Fiction Zombie Horror Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
6.6
20251h 55min

Overview

Twenty-eight years since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one member departs on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.

Themes

Survival under quarantine, Leadership under strain, Loyalty under siege, Isolation vs community, Illness and caregiving, Trust and betrayal in crisis, Death rituals and memory

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Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End

2. Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End

Drama Action Horror Epic Action Zombie Horror
6.1
20241h 59min

Overview

When a kind of rabies that transforms people into aggressive creatures spreads across the planet, Manel isolates himself at home with his cat, relying on his wits to survive; but soon they must go out in search of food, by land and by sea, dodging many dangers.

Themes

Trust under threat, Duty to family, Animal companionship resilience, Outbreak isolation, Scarcity pressure, Cooperation with strangers

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Lisa Frankenstein

3. Lisa Frankenstein

Horror Comedy Romance Zombie Horror Parody
6.1
20241h 42min

Overview

In 1989, a misunderstood teenager has a high school crush — who just happens to be a handsome corpse! After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness…and a few missing body parts along the way.

Themes

Revenge and survival, Power and manipulation, Coming of age pressure, Family dysfunction dynamics, Death and transformation, Outsider empathy

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Resident Evil: Death Island

4. Resident Evil: Death Island

Action Animation Science Fiction Horror Zombie Horror
5.7
20231h 31min

Overview

In San Francisco, Jill Valentine is dealing with a zombie outbreak and a new T-Virus, Leon Kennedy is on the trail of a kidnapped DARPA scientist, and Claire Redfield is investigating a monstrous fish that is killing whales in the bay. Joined by Chris Redfield and Rebecca Chambers, they discover the trail of clues from their separate cases all converge on the same location, Alcatraz Island, where a new evil has taken residence and awaits their arrival.

Themes

Trust under threat, Collective resilience under threat, Crisis-driven power dynamics, Ethical ambiguity in science, Technological escalation, Institutional oversight failures

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

5. Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

Action Horror Science Fiction Zombie Horror Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
5.2
20211h 47min

Overview

Once the booming home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation, Raccoon City is now a dying Midwestern town. The company’s exodus left the city a wasteland…with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, the townspeople are forever…changed…and a small group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth behind Umbrella and make it through the night.

Themes

"movie: resident evil: welcome to raccoon city. genres: action, Horror, Science fiction, Action, Horror, Science fiction main themes: biological weapon, Orphanage, Dystopia, Biological weapon, Orphanage, Dystopia full keywords list: biological weapon, Orphanage, Dystopia, Mutant, Infection, Zombie, Mansion, Police station, Based on video game, Reboot, Ghost town, Duringcreditsstinger, Lockdown, 1990s, Secret experiment, Bitter, Disheartening. concept analysis: the film serves as a cautionary tale about the ethical implications of scientific experimentation and corporate greed. it highlights the fragility of humanity in the face of overwhelming technological advancements and the moral dilemmas that arise when survival is at stake."

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Army of the Dead

6. Army of the Dead

Crime Action Horror Heist Epic Action
5.8
20212h 28min

Overview

Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble: venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted.

Themes

"movie: army of the dead. genres: crime, Action, Horror, Crime, Action, Horror main themes: casino, Tiger, Vault, Casino, Tiger, Vault full keywords list: casino, Tiger, Vault, Mercenary, Safe, Heist, Zombie animals, Apocalypse, Zombie, Las vegas, Widower, Safecracker, Booby trap, Casino owner, Walled city, Zombie apocalypse, Father daughter conflict, Father daughter relationship, Casino heist, Assertive, 活死人军团, 亡者之师. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of familial relationships and the sacrifices made in the face of overwhelming adversity. it also delves into the moral dilemmas of survival, Questioning what individuals are willing to do for love and loyalty amidst chaos."

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Netflix
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Valley of the Dead

7. Valley of the Dead

Comedy Horror War Dark Comedy Zombie Horror
5.8
20201h 41min

Overview

During the Spanish Civil War, sworn enemies must work together when they encounter flesh-eating zombies created in a Nazi experiment.

Themes

"movie: valley of the dead. genres: comedy, Horror, War, Comedy, Horror, War main themes: spain, Experiment, Nazi, Spain, Experiment, Nazi full keywords list: spain, Experiment, Nazi, Zombie. concept analysis: the film explores the fragility of human alliances in the face of existential threats, Illustrating how survival often necessitates cooperation between sworn enemies. it also critiques the ethical boundaries of scientific experimentation and the consequences of war, Highlighting the horrors that arise when humanity's darker impulses are unleashed."

Available on

Netflix
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Peninsula

8. Peninsula

Horror Action Thriller Adventure Zombie Horror
5.5
20201h 55min

Overview

A soldier and his team battle hordes of post-apocalyptic zombies in the wastelands of the Korean Peninsula.

Themes

"movie: peninsula. genres: horror, Action, Thriller, Adventure, Horror, Action, Thriller, Adventure main themes: dystopia, Halloween, Sequel, Dystopia, Halloween, Sequel full keywords list: dystopia, Halloween, Sequel, Zombie, Busan, South korea, South korea. concept analysis: the film examines the moral complexities of survival in a world overrun by chaos, Highlighting the sacrifices individuals make for their loved ones. it also reflects on the consequences of human decisions in the face of overwhelming adversity."

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Overview

As a grisly virus rampages a city, a lone man stays locked inside his apartment, digitally cut off from seeking help and desperate to find a way out.

Themes

Survival through improvisation, Drone reliance, Zombie presence, Isolation under crisis, Trust between survivors, Communication blackout, Rescue by external force

Available on

Netflix
Plex Channel
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Yummy

10. Yummy

Horror Comedy Zombie Horror Dark Comedy
5.9
20191h 30min

Overview

A young couple travels to a shabby Eastern European hospital for plastic surgery. The young woman wants a breast reduction. Her mother comes along for yet another face-lift. Wandering through an abandoned ward the boyfriend stumbles upon a young woman, gagged and strapped to an operating table; she is the result of an experimental rejuvenation treatment. He frees her, but does not realize he just caused the outbreak of a virus that will change doctors, patients and his mother-in-law into bloodthirsty zombies.

Themes

"movie: yummy. genres: horror, Comedy, Horror, Comedy main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of unchecked medical experimentation and the ethical dilemmas surrounding cosmetic surgery. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of vanity and the unforeseen repercussions of technological advancements in the pursuit of beauty."

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Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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