From ‘Dawn of the Dead’ to ‘World War Z’: Here are 5 great zombie horror movies to watch

Zombie horror is a genre that induces fear by showing a parallel world where one has no control over their mind, where there is no concept of death and the peace that comes with it.

In lore, they are humans just like us, or at least were, until some bad luck changed them into mindless beings preying on their own friends and family.

If you are in the mood to question your existence by watching something that will terrify you and boost your adrenaline, here are some of the best zombie-horror films

28 Days Later (2002)

A movie credited with reviving the zombie genre, this post-apocalyptic film stars Cillian Murphy as a courier who wakes up from a coma 28 days after a virus outbreak.

Although not technically a ‘zombie movie’, according to the director, this movie inspired many of the subsequent zombie films. This is a movie that tells you that more often than not, it is the humans who are the actual monsters.

Train to Busan (2016)

One of the most iconic zombie films, Train to Busan, is a South Korean action zombie film starring Gong Yoo, Ma Dong-seok, Jung Yu-mi, and Kim Su-an.

Focusing on a father and daughter stuck on a train that becomes infected by zombies, this is an emotional rollercoaster. The acting and the storyline will surely keep you invested in this first-class movie.

World War Z (2013)

World War Z follows a former United Nations investigator as he gets back into duty and investigates the recent zombie apocalypse in exchange for his family's safety.

Based on the book by Max Brooks, this movie, with Brad Pitt in the central role, shows a zombie apocalypse that occurs on a global level. With a great performance by the cast, this is a must-watch if you are into the zombie-horror genre.

Dawn of the Dead (2004)

A remake of the 1978 film, Dawn of the Dead, shows a group of people who barricade themselves in a mall, trying to fend off zombies.

With fast and relentless zombies, this is a much more gory version, starring Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, and Jake Weber.

Rec (2007)

This Spanish found-footage film is the story of a reporter and her cameraman who, while covering a story about local firefighters, go with them to an apartment which turns out to be zombie-infested.

Considered to be among the most horrifying Spanish movies, this is a must-watch for horror lovers. This movie was later remade in English as Quarantine.

These are some of the top movies to watch if you are in the mood for some zombie horror. If you are interested in the comedy genre, Go Goa Gone (2013), Zombieland (2009), and Shaun of the Dead (2004) are some of the picks to choose from.

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