Since George Romero introduced the idea of the Dead returning to life to eat the flesh of the living, many have take the scenario and run with it. Thank goodness. So, here's the list of films on the topic that I have already viewed.
Afterfodelsen (The Unliving, 2010, Sweden) Restaurant 4 Zombies (2008, Croatia)
All You Need is Brains! (2013, Canada) Rotting Hill (2011, New Zealand)
Anger of the Dead (2013, Italy+) Run (2006, Ethiopia)
Ashes (2014, Russia*) Smarter than the Average Zombie (2009)
Attack of the Zombie Luchadores (2011) Smush-A Deadheads Short Film (2012)
Becoming Undead II (2013) The Story of Ginger and Snapper (2016*)
BFF Zombies (2012) 2 Hours (2012)
Bite (2017) Velvet Road (2011)
Brainless Killers (2015, Australia) Victorian Undead (2012)
Brains? (2012, New Zealand) Waterborne (2014, Australia)
Carbine of the Dead (2010, France) We are What we Eat (2012)
Cargo (2013, Australia+>) The Working Dead (2013)
Checkpoint (2014, Russia*) Wrapped (2014, Germany)
Dark Night of the Zomboogies (2017) Yawn of the Dead (2016, UK)
Dead Crossing (2011, Mexico) Zombie Actually (2010)
Dead End (2011) Zombie Asockalypse (2009)
Dead Hearts (2014, Canada) Zombie Dog (2011*)
Dead Hungry (2009) Zombie Dust (2012)
Dead on Arrival (2012) Zombie Gets a Date (2008*)
The Deadening (2009) Zombie, Inc. (2011)
Deadyear (2010) Zombie Musical (2010, Scotland+>)
Deep Dish Apocalypse (2018) The Zombie Nine (2010*)
Dia de los Muertos (2013*) Zombie in a Penguin Suit (2011)
Don't Let Them In (2015) Zombie Prom Date (2010)
Eat Organic (2017) Zombiehagen (2014, Denmark)
The End (2013, UK) Zombies (2014, Argentina)
Endgame (2015) Zombies and Cigarettes (2009, Spain)
Exile (2011) Zombification (2010, Austria)
Eyes (2014, Russia*) Zombinladen: The Axis of Evil Dead
Fat Zombie (2014) (2011, France)
First Date (2013)
The First Wave (2014, Ireland)
The First Zombie (2011, UK)
A Fistful of Zombies (2012, Spain*) * animated
Guy's Guide to Zombies (2006) + later made into a feature length film
Guys vs. Zombies (2013, France) > see a full article on this film at
Home (2010, Australia) bloodywhisper.com
The Humans are Coming (2013)
Interview with a Zombie (2012)
Isolated (2015, animated, Chile)
Kidz (2010, Canada)
M is for Manhood (2013)
Margaret in the Zombie Apocalypse (2012, UK)
Mother Died (2012, UK)
Nekrolog (2000, Denmark)
Night of the Living Bread (1990)
Night of the Loving Dead (2011*)
Night of the Not So Living Dead...Guy (2012)
Office Zombies (2014)
Picnic (2013)
Plague (2009, Australia)
Play Dead (2011)
Quiet Screams (2013)
The Quirk and the Dead (2010)
As you can see, the Zombie is an international figure. Filmmakers from every corner of the globe have embraced the simple concept that George Romero proposed 50 years ago.
Did I say simple?
Adding on a horrific element to the world, causing the breakdown of society and morals, is hardly a simple task. Many of the above films show that. Many also show a funny side to the horror. Considering that my worst nightmares involve a "Night of the Living Dead" theme, it's a welcome relief.
So lets begin. First, the serious and scary.
"I Dare You" (2015, Israel). Would you play a "Dare" game that takes place in a government area used to contain those still infected with the Zombie virus? She did, with unexpected results.
"Wreckage" (2016, UK). A car accident, a bite mark, and zombies.
"Flesh & Blood" (2016). The deterioration of a family hoping to find a cure.
"A Father's Day" (2016, UK). A father and his daughter are reunited, after they turned.
"Zombie Birds" (2010, Australia). Almost as good as "Birdemic". Almost.
"Dead Rain" (2010, UK). Something in the rain has caused the Apocalypse. One man runs.
After that, things get funny.
"Still" (2016, UK). A performance artist, who is a human statute, watches the Zombie Apocalypse breaks out around him. Can he stay still long enough to make his escape?
"Who's the Zombie?" (2017, Sweden). Silly film about two men, a Zombie, and a government group as adept as those in "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes."
"Hope" (2017, Norway). The Zombies are now oppressed by the survivors. One looks for a lost love. Directed by Adam Losurdo, who did the makeup for "Dead Snow 2".
"Steadfast Stanley" (2014, UK, animated). Left behind, Stanley, a corgi, searches for his young master. Adorable.
"I Dream of Zombies" (2016). Be careful what you wish for....
"Afternoon of the Rat-Faced Zombies" (2007, UK). Now, I've seen a movie where pizza caused the Apocalypse. Here, it's Beer!! Best line about Beer Tastings: "You pay good money. You stagger. You vomit. You fall over."
"Fist of Jesus" (2012, Spain). Jesus raises Lazarus, who starts the biblical Zombie Apocalypse. A goofy, irreverent gore fest, that will definitely put off the religious. Brought to you by Adrian Cardona, who made the equally gory/goofy "Brutal Relax".
Once again, these films can be found on YouTube and Vimeo with relative ease. Many of the films at the top can be found there too. I encourage you to look around and enjoy the show. After all, the Zombie Apocalypse may only come around once in a lifetime.
You can also find my article on some of those films at Bloody Whisper.
http://www.bloodywhisper.com/z-international-zombie-extravaganza-z-short-horror-film-review-series-finale/
Next week: I celebrate the legacy of Larry Semon, silent comedian, born 9 Feb 1889.
Number of films viewed: 13
Total so far: 102
So many zombie short films, so little time!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this eclectic list, Ernie!
Who's the Zombie? and Fist of Jesus peak my interest!
Glad you like the list. that was a lotta time searching and finding. Enjoy!!
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