There's nothing like an undead apocalypse to set the mood ahead of Halloween,
and the good news is that there are plenty of zombie films to watch right now.
From sprawling action-adventure encounters, to intimate forays into paranoia, to black comedy,
there's a little something for everyone to sink their teeth into. So strap on your best
bite protection gear, grab some popcorn, and get ready to check out these hidden zombie gems on
Netflix that you need to watch at least once. Las Vegas becomes the epicenter of the undead
apocalypse in Zack Snyder's "Army of the Dead." The riveting action-adventure film wastes no time
bringing audiences into the mouth of the beast when an Area 51 transport convey accidentally
unleashes a horde of undead on Sin City. But even after the town is walled off,
there's still one more chance to roll the dice for one band of brave gamblers.
Before the city is leveled by a nuclear blast, a group of zombie slayers are
challenged to pull off the ultimate heist by breaking into a casino vault.
"Easy peasy lemon squeezy." But the mission soon becomes
unexpectedly complex, and they find themselves racing against both an organized army of undead
and a ticking clock. Audiences are in for the adventure of a lifetime in "Army of the Dead."
In the South Korean film "#Alive," we meet Oh Joon-woo, a teen who likes to spend his time
in a virtual world until the reality around him collapses, and all of his neighbors suddenly begin
attacking each other with cannibalistic rage. Remaining isolated in his family's apartment
is the ticket to staying alive at first, but once he realizes he has little food or hope of escape,
his place of safety becomes a prison. "#Alive" is a smart and inventive thriller that gives the
long-lived zombie genre a 21st century twist. There's nothing scarier than the prospect of
being unable to protect your child, especially when the world is teeming with hungry corpses.
In "Cargo," we follow Andy, a man who's barely managed to survive the rise of the dead alongside
his wife and baby daughter by staying on the outskirts of the Australian wilderness.
Once he and his wife become infected, though, Andy has to race against time
to find a safe place where his child might have a chance at a future. For those zombie
film fans who enjoy a more thoughtful look at what it actually means to hope for hope
at the end of the world, "Cargo" is a must-see. The award-winning French-language film "Ravenous"
is set in a quiet rural town in Quebec, Canada, and follows a small group of survivors trying
to outlast their now-dead neighbors. The trouble is, identifying the infected isn't always so easy
because they’re not all mindless people-eaters -- some of the zombies are organized and efficient.
The mysterious nature of the infected instills a sense of distrust and nihilism among the
survivors. In addition to the traditional jump scares and terror thrills of your usual
zombie film fare, "Ravenous" boasts some dark humor and clever social commentary.
It's also wildly unpredictable and will leave you feeling truly eerie afterwards.
You'll need a pretty healthy appreciation for zombie gore to check out "Day of the Dead:
Bloodline," but this reimagination of George A. Romero's classic film has some real intrigue
for those with strong stomachs. The film introduces us to a new doctor named Zoe
who inadvertently finds herself at the center of the undead apocalypse. She manages to find
safe haven at a military refugee facility, and there, she works to protect the few
survivors who've managed to escape along with her. But with little contact with the outside world,
Zoe will have to take matters into her own hands if she hopes to keep her most vulnerable
patients safe. "Day of the Dead: Bloodline" is a tense film that blends military action with
hordes of ferocious zombies -- just what the doctor ordered for a cozy night in.
If you're looking for a more family-friendly option for your zombie movie queue,
well, "ParaNorman" is just what you need. From the groundbreaking stop-motion animation studio behind
"Coraline", "ParaNorman" offers a wicked blend of horror and comedy,
centering on the titular Norman, a unique 11-year-old boy who has the gift of gab -- but
only with the ghosts that he can see. When Norman receives a warning from a
specter that he needs to perform a ritual before nightfall to save his town from an evil curse,
he takes it seriously. Unfortunately for him and everyone else, his task doesn't
exactly work out, and his hometown becomes overrun with zombies instead.
And zombies aren't the only supernatural scare that Norman and his town will face
during the fracas. So if you're in the mood for a spirited and kid-friendly adventure,
be sure to check out "ParaNorman."
If you're a fan of sci-fi action horror, then "Doom: Annihilation is a must-see.
The 2019 film -- which is the second live-action adaptation of the "Doom"
video game series -- follows a group of Marines stationed near an aerospace base on the Martian
moon Phobos, where scientists are experimenting with ancient "gates" to achieve teleportation.
When the experiment goes disastrously wrong, the Marines are called in, only to find that the gates
have actually unleashed a sinister force that's transformed the crew into hideous monsters.
"Oh my God."
This isn't a zombie movie, but these monsters are just as terrifying. With jaw-clenching tension, "Doom:
Annihilation" takes audiences on an otherworldly journey with far-reaching consequences.
You won't find a forest full of gnashers shambling about in "It Comes at Night," but it still has all
of the hallmarks of a great zombie story. The 2017 psychological horror film takes
place amid a mysterious, deadly pandemic that's overtaken the planet. The story centers on a
family that's managed to survive the outbreak by living in a secluded home in the woods.
However, the arrival of an unexpected visitor to the family's property changes everything,
especially once they discover their new guest is trying to protect a vulnerable family of his own.
At first, they welcome the family into their home in hopes of expanding the ranks of survivors,
but soon, isolation, distrust, and the ubiquitous threat of the infection start to creep into their
well-fortified manor. "It Comes at Night" is a riveting thriller that will more than satisfy your
hunger for a good apocalyptic fright fest.
Similar to "It Comes at Night," the 2020
post-apocalyptic film "Only" also delves into the human side of a global catastrophe. In this story,
Leslie Odom Jr. and Freida Pinto star as a young couple living together in quarantine
after a toxic ash rain from a comet coats the world and causes most of the women to die.
Pinto's Eva is one of the few females who've managed to avoid being infected somehow,
but her survival depends on more than just avoiding the air outside. Any remaining
women are now being hunted for bounties and by a government desperately searching for answers.
Like any good zombie flick, this movie is dripping with dread and a sense of futility
as our heroes face a world that's been ravaged with horrors that threaten all of humanity.
Zombie film fans might find a lot to enjoy about the 2011 sci-fi action film "The Darkest
Hour." The film centers on a group of young Americans
who venture to Moscow to pursue a new business opportunity. Unfortunately,
they soon find themselves stranded amid a devastating invasion event.
Soon, it becomes clear that this attack is being waged all across the world.
Just like with zombie films, the heroes of the story must avoid being devoured by these new
alien life forms while trying to discover their vulnerabilities if they hope to save mankind
from certain extinction. Between the creeping emptiness of the cityscapes and the seemingly
endless peril that surrounds our heroes, "The Darkest Hour" is full of thrilling surprises.
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