If you’ve finished watching this one and are looking for something to do, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite alternatives.
- 28 Days Later
- The Day the Earth Stood Still
- The War of the Worlds
- The Day the Earth Stood Still (1935)
- The War of the Worlds (1957)
- E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
- E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
- Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope 9. Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977) 10. Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
Train To Busan
Train to Busan is one of the best zombie films ever made. The intense and claustrophobic setting on the train lends itself perfectly to a unique setting in the apocalypse. ..
Seok-Woo is a father who is struggling to keep his daughter safe during the apocalypse. He promises her that he will take her to Busan so she can see her mother, but they soon realize that the train might be their only chance of survival. The journey is fraught with danger as they face zombies and other survivors on the train. Can Seok-Woo keep his promise to his daughter and protect her from the dangers of the apocalypse? ..
Train To Busan is a well-made thriller that also happens to be a horror movie. The pace is relentless, and the movie is shot well throughout. This one definitely needs to be watched.
World War Z
World War Z is an action-horror movie that tells a very different story from the book counterpart. Still, it’s undeniably a fun movie and has a lot of fast zombies.
Gerry Lane’s family is the focus of this story. Gerry’s father, a United Nations investigator, is killed in the outbreak and Gerry is left to care for his mother and two young sisters. The infection causes people to turn into zombies, and Lane is determined to find a way to stop the virus before it destroys his family. He enlists the help of a friend, a scientist named John, on his journey. Together they work to find a cure and save the lives of those affected by the virus.
Lane is on a perilous trek across the globe to save humanity before it’s too late. ..
While the movie is more action-oriented, there’s enough here to enjoy nonetheless. ..
28 Weeks Later
The opening of 28 Weeks Later is one of the best movie openings of all time. It’s a suffocating and tense 15 minute set piece, one that the rest of the movie can’t quite match up to.
In 28 Weeks Later, the US Army flies in to try to salvage the situation in England. The army occupies a small area in London to try to repopulate and take back control of the city.
As the infected all but eradicated thanks to starvation, our characters are thrust into a false sense of security. Things inevitably go awry and what transpires from here is a heart-stopping journey through the desolate streets of London as Don and his two children (Andy and Tammy) fight for their lives.
The sequel to 28 Weeks Later, “28 Weeks Later: The Final Chapter,” is much more action-driven than the original. Despite this, it still features some pretty suspenseful moments and an open ending for a possible follow-up. ..
Dawn of the Dead (2004)
The new zombies are fast, agile and vicious. They’re also the stars of the movie, as they’re the ones that drive the action. This remake is sure to keep you on your toes, as you’ll never know what’s going to happen next.
The 2004 remake of the zombie movie follows a group of survivors who band together to try and survive inside a mall. They must fight for their lives against a worldwide plague being unleashed, which produces aggressive, flesh-eating zombies. However, headshots are not easy to pull off as the zombies are lightning quick. ..
This movie is a remake of the original Dawn of the Dead, but it’s different in many ways. It’s definitely worth checking out.
The Crazies
The Crazies is a well written horror that combines elements of what made the original so effective with something new and exciting. It’s a refreshing change from the usual remakes that seem to be on the rise, and it’s sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
The film follows the journey of a small town in Iowa as it becomes afflicted by a strange, biological agent that turns the infected into violent killers. The town’s residents must come together to try and find a way to stop the virus from spreading and killing them all.
The Crazies is a well written and enjoyable horror movie that challenges the typical tropes. ..
The Girl with All The Gifts
The Girl With All The Gifts is a story about a group of hybrid children who are forced to fight for their lives against a virus that has turned them into flesh-eating “Hungries”. The story follows the children as they try to find a way to survive and escape the city, and also follows their interactions with each other.
As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Melanie is not alone in her quest. She has the help of a group of other hybrids who have also been forced to flee their homes. Together, they are determined to find a way to save humanity from their own destruction.
The Gift with All The Gifts is another well written horror that’s certainly worth checking out. With equal amounts of action and drama, the film keeps the viewer on their toes until the very end. ..
The Signal (2007)
The Signal is a mysterious transmission that turns people into killers, invading every cell phone, radio and television in the process. It’s an interesting horror that splits into three distinct parts known simply as Transmissions. The Signal that the title is referring to happens to be a mysterious transmission that turns people into killers, invading every cell phone, radio and television in the process.
In the first part, we see Mya cheating on her husband Lewis with a man named Ben. After leaving the apartment, Mya notices that people in the parking lot are acting erratically. When she reaches her apartment, things continue to deteriorate. This essentially serves as the prologue for the subsequent three parts to follow.
The Signal is a good horror film that is psychologically charged. It is gruesome, funny, and has some thought-provoking questions about society as a whole. ..
I Am Legend
I Am Legend is a horror movie that takes the idea of the opening scene from 28 Days Later and uses it as the foundation for an entire story. This movie is incredibly well done and has a great sense of dread that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Robert Neville is a man who has spent his entire life trying to find a cure to a disease that has ravaged the world. He’s been on the run for years, and his only hope is to find a cure before it’s too late. But when he comes across a group of survivors who have been turned into monsters by the plague, Robert is determined to help them. He knows that he can’t do it alone, and he trusts his dog more than anyone else in the world. Together, they will fight against the monsters that have taken over the world
While the ending is left open to interpretation, I Am Legend is a compelling movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Night Eats The World
The Night Eats The World is an interesting but ultimately divisive film about isolation and loneliness. While the zombie invasion is still an ever-present threat, it’s pushed aside slightly in favour of a much slower film. In many ways, this movie bears some similarities to Castaway or Robinson Crusoe, playing on the mundanity of waiting for the inevitable. ..
The story begins with Sam, a young musician who falls asleep at a party waiting for his friend. When he wakes up the world has been ravaged by a virus that’s turned all of humanity into flesh-eating zombies. From here the narrative changes, becoming more thought-provoking as Sam grapples with isolation, loneliness and the impending sense of doom. ..
Children of Men
Children of Men is one of the most exciting movies to come out in a long time. The opening scene is absolutely stunning, and the rest of the film follows suit. It’s a well-written and well-made movie that’s sure to please fans of cinema. ..
In an alternate future in 2027, women have somehow become infertile and the world’s youngest person has just died. With humanity on the brink of extinction, it’s up to a former activist called Theo Faron to try and change humanity’s fortunes. Theo is a former activist who has been working on changing society for years, but he’s not sure how he can make a difference in this bleak future.
The man has a miraculously pregnant woman to transport to a sanctuary at sea.
Children of Men is a beautifully shot and tense post-apocalyptic story. ..
- The Dark Knight Rises
- The Hunger Games
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
- Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
- Pirates of Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
- Avatar: The Last Airbender
- Game of Thrones Season 3
Our picks for the best summer reads are just the beginning! Let us know in the comments below what books you’re looking forward to reading this season. ..
