If you’re anything like me, you’re probably leaving person-shaped holes in the wall as you anxiously wait to see what Joel and Ellie get up to between episodes ofThe Last of Us. Well, let me hook you up with a fix of that good, goodzombiejuice to help alleviate the week-to-week withdrawal from the harrowing world ofcordyceps-infected runners and shamblers. But even if you’re holding off on subscribing to Maxso you may binge the whole thingat the end of the season, you can still get your undead injection through Prime Video. Here are the best zombie movies on Prime Video right now.
For more recommendations, check out our lists of thebest zombie movies on Netflixand thebest zombie shows of all time.
Disclaimer: These titles are available in the US.
Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 7.8/10
Night of the Living Dead
Starting with the zombie flick that revolutionized the genre,George A. Romero’sNight of the Living Deadis a horror film that infused things with a mix of frightful body horror and social commentary. The story follows a small group of people from different racial and economic backgrounds who get stuck in a house together when the dead start rising from the grave. Transporting the ideals of equality learned from working onMister Rogers' Neighborhoodinto this indie thriller, Romero castsDuane Jonesas the lead in defiance of the societal standards of the time that rarely let people of color be in the spotlight as heroic figures. It’s a film that’sas groundbreaking as it is timeless.
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Rotten Tomatoes: 77% | IMDb: 7.2/10
Dawn of the Dead
Written by DC Film’s new head honcho,James Gunn, and directed by the former craftsman of the DCEU’s aesthetic,Zack Snyder,Dawn of the Deadis a remake of the hit zombie sequel byGeorge A. Romero. This ensemble action horror movie remixes and re-envisions the classic commentary on American capitalism and shakes it up with a flurry of guns and gore. Expanding the location from the humble home used in Romero’s first film, this story takes place in a sprawling shopping mall where suburban and urban citizens alike have to work together to fend off the hordes of undead that hunger for their flesh. Helping Snyder tell his version of the shambling post-apocalypse is a host of talent, includingVing Rhames,Mekhi Phifer, andSarah Polley.
‘Zombie for Sale’ (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | IMDb: 6.6/10
Zombie for Sale
Zombie media can be a real bummer, so I’m going to raise your spirits with a triple feature ofzombie comedies…“Zomedies”? First in the line-up isZombie for Sale, a South Korean horror-comedy co-written and directed byLee Min-jae, which has the zaniness ofZombielandand the heart ofWarm Bodies. The story follows a family who finds an escaped experimental zombie in their house, only to discover that its bite makes people younger and revitalized, so they do what anyone would do in that situation…monetize it! Lee brings a genuine reverence for the zombie genre that perfectly translates into uniquely hilarious situations and thoughtful moments throughout.
‘Zombeavers’ (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes: 72% | IMDb: 4.8/10
Zombeavers
The second in our Zomedy (yes, it’s a thing now) triple feature is theB-Movie creature featuredirected by comedianJordan Rubin,Zombeavers. This comedic thriller takes place in a remotecabin in the woodsthat’s — surprise, surprise — next to a lake where a family of beavers were accidentally exposed to toxic waste. As you might imagine, the college students staying there are in for a dam bad time. Rubin delivers a gory rampage that pays homage to the tropes and tenets of the genre in a clever, winking fashion that harkens back to films likeThe Evil DeadandPiranha 3Dthat are endlessly entertaining on movie nights with friends.
‘Cockneys vs. Zombies’ (2012)
Rotten Tomatoes: 76% | IMDb: 5.9/10
Cockneys vs. Zombies
The final entry in our Zomedy triple feature takes us across the pond to theEast End of London, where the humor is dryand the shambler blood is wet.Cockneys vs. Zombieshas a similar flavor toShaun of the Deadbut kicks it up a notch as it finds new nooks and crannies of humor that make it stand out among other indie zombie flicks. A key ingredient is the inclusion of the elderly, who are typically overlooked or the first to go when things go bad. Not in this movie! The story places a group of senior London citizens, led byAlan Fordin a role that he was made for, at the center of the action as their relatives attempt to rescue them from their retirement home. But these old cockneys aren’t going down without a fight.
‘White Zombie’ (1932)
Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | IMDb: 6.2/10
White Zombie
LegendaryDraculaactorBela Lugosileads this classic zombie film based on the observations inWilliam Seabrook’sinfamous book on Haiti. Predating our modern concept of sci-fi-derived zombies, this story takes the original Afro-Haitian voodoo practice of zombification and slaps a white face on it, hence the nameWhite Zombie. Lugosi brings his signature larger-than-life acting to the role of an evil voodoo master living on a plantation run by supernaturally reanimated corpses who uses his powers to help a man trick a woman into marrying him with a magic potion. (I know, icky on many levels, but showcasing the face of evil is the point of the movie.) If you’re able to let your mind settle into the vibe, you’ll find a fascinating film with all the camp of the classic Universal monster films.
‘Rampant’ (2018)
Rotten Tomatoes: 62% | IMDb: 6.3/10
A perfect cocktail that combines the political intrigue of Korean period dramas likeKingdomand the harrowing character-driven action ofTrain to Busan,Rampantis a film you won’t be able to stop yourself from consuming. There is aShakespearean feelto the story as it follows an exiled prince returning to his land to seize his rightful place on the throne, though old Willy never had Hamlet take on hordes of hungry undead while trying to wrestle control of the kingdom from a power-hungry war minister. This is a movie for folks so steeped in zombie media that they feel like they’ve seen everything, as there are some insanely cool moments that you won’t see in any other flick coming out of these here United States.
‘Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End’ (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 66% | IMDb: 6.1/10
Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End
Based on the popular fiction blog-turned-novel series byManel Loureiro,Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the Endadapts his first book into a heart-pounding Spanish-language action thriller. Out of all the films on this list, this one is the closest to our modern standard for zombie survival films as it followsFrancisco Ortizas a lawyer traversing through a treacherous apocalypse in Spain while a global pandemic turns people into dangerous28 Days Later-style fast zombies. If you’re a fan ofThe Day After TomorrowandWorld War Z, this movie feels like they had a baby while on vacation in Europe. If you’re looking for something likeThe Last of Usbut in a different font, this is the one for you.
