Top 10 Zombie Movies

What is Zombie?

Zombie is an undead corp. Actually, it is a fictional animated creature first created by George Romero. The first appearance of Zombie was in the movie "Night of the Living Dead" (1968). However, Zombie movies belong to the horror genre. But sometimes, it is also in action, comedy, thriller, scientific, and romance genres.

Historical Background

The word Zombie was first used in Haitian folklore. That time the dead body was reanimated in several ways, mostly through magic like Voodoo, and that reanimated dead was called Zombie.

Some characteristics of Zombie

• Zombies can move, but they are actually dead. They don't have heartbeats and the other signs of life.
• Their body is in a decaying state.
• They are unable to speak. So they can't communicate, only groan and howl.
• They don't have any feelings and emotions. They don't show any kindness or mercy toward victims.
• They only need live human flesh.
• Zombies represent fears or anxieties.
• Zombies are dead, so they don't sleep like a human.
• Their strength is more than human beings.
• Zombie's greatest and only fear is fire.
• Their weakness is the brain because only by attacking their brains we can kill them.

Other names for Zombie

In the movies or series, there are so many nicknames of zombies with which they called. The names are; Saifu, Zack, Ghouls, Zed Heads, G's, the Undead, The Living Dead, Walker, Roamers, Bitters, etc.

Popularity of Zombie movie

The earliest Zombie movie was 'White Zombie' (1932), directed by Victor Halperin. But in consumer culture, it came with the movie "Night of the Living Dead" (1968) by George A. Romero. Nowadays, Zombie movies have become so much popular that they come in a separate subgenre of a horror movie. Now, Zombie movies are released regularly. Not only movies but many zombie series are also trending on the websites like Netflix and others.

Some Zombie movies were inspired by Voodoo, like the series 'Jonny Quest' (1964) and the movie based on James bond's novel "Live and Let Die". In this Voodoo power of Zombification was created. But the modern Zombie which was first appeared in George Romero's 'Night of the Living Dead' was inspired by many earlier Zombie movies like; 'White Zombie' (first zombie movie), 'Revolt of Zombies' ( 1936), 'The Plague of the Zombies' (1966), and 'The Last Man on The Earth' ( 1964).

Zombie Games

After the widely popular TV series, the 'Walking Dead', first came in 2010. A series of Zombie games have been released.

Why did Zombie movies become so much popular?

The main reason behind the popularity of Zombie movies is their low budget, high returns, and suspenseful action.

Why do people enjoy Zombie movies?

Despite the horror, the Zombie movie is an optimistic movie. As in the movie, in the toughest time and worst situation, people struggle for survival, and even some of them survive. This gave hope to the people in their toughest times.

List of top 10 zombie movies according to The Manual (1st September 2021)

1. Night of the Living Dead:

This Zombie movie, released in 1968, is the best movie of all time. The movie is directed by George A. Romero. The Main Cast of the movie is Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, and Karl Hardman. The full time of the movie is 96 minutes, and its IMDb rating is 7.9.

2. Dawn of the Dead:

This movie was released in 1978. The director of the movie is George A. Romero. David Emge, Ken Foree and Scott H. Reiniger is the main Starcast of the movie. The full time of the movie is 127 minutes, and its IMDb rating is 7.9.

3. 28 days later:

This movie was released in 2002. Danny Boyle directed the movie. The main cast of the movie is Cillian Murphy, Anomie Harris, and Christopher Eccleston. The Full time of the movie is 113 minutes, and the IMDb rating of the movie is 7.6.

4. Train to Busan:

This movie was released in 2016. The director of the movie is Sang-Ho Yeon. Gong Yoo, Yu-mi Jung, Ma Don-Seok is the main cast of the movie. The full time of the movie is 118 minutes, and the IMDb rating of the movie is 7.6.

5. Shaun of the Dead:

The movie was released in 2004. The director of the movie is Edgar Wright. Simon Peg, Nick Frost, and Kate Ashfield are the main cast of the movie. The full time of the movie is 99 minutes, and the IMDb rating is 7.9.

6. Dawn of the dead:

The movie was released in 2004. Zack Snyder directed the movie. The main cast of the movie is Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, and Mekhi Phifer. The full time of the movie is 101 minutes, and the IMDb rating is 7.3.

7. Zombieland:

The movie was released in 2009. The director of the movie is Ruben Fleischer. Jesse Eisenberg and Emma Stone, and Woody Harrelson are the main cast of the movie. The full time of the movie is 88 minutes, and the IMDb rating is 7.6.

8. Resident Evil:

The movie was released in 2002. Paul W.S Anderson is the director of the movie. The main cast of the movie is Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, and Ryan McCluskey. The full time of the movie is 100 minutes, and the IMDb rating is 6.7.

9. Little Monsters:

The movie was released in 2019. The director of the movie is Abe Forsythe. Lupita Nyong'o, Alexander England, and Josh Gad are the main cast of the movie. The full time of the movie is 93 minutes, and the IMDb rating is 6.3.

10. Land of the Dead:

The movie was released in 2005. George A. Romero directed the movie. The main cast of the movie is John Leguizamo, Asia Argento, and Simon Baker. The full time of the movie is 93 minutes, and the IMDb rating is 6.2.