10 Best Zombie Horror Movies, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

By Meena

Kicking off at 87% is "Zombieland". This humorous take on the zombie apocalypse was a hit for its blend of comedy and horror. 

No. 10 - Zombieland (2009)

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Next up at 90% is the Spanish found-footage film "Rec". Its claustrophobic setting ramps up the tension to an 11.

No. 9 - Rec (2007)

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"Blood Quantum", a unique cultural take on the zombie genre, also ranks at 90%. Its socio-political undertones left critics raving. 

No. 8 - Blood Quantum (2019)

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At 91%, "The Return of the Living Dead" is a horror-comedy classic that introduced brain-eating zombies to pop culture.

No. 7 - The Return of The Living Dead (1985)

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"Shaun of the Dead" at 92% proves that zombies and laughter can be a great mix, especially when fighting off the undead.

No. 6 - Shaun of the Dead (2004)

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The chilling "Dawn of the Dead" ranks at 93%. Romero's satirical masterpiece about consumerism still scares today.

No. 5 - Dawn of the Dead (1978)

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Scoring 94% is "Re-Animator". This cult classic with its campy humor and gore galore has fans still talking.

No. 4 - Re-Animator (1985)

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"Train to Busan" at 94% combines relentless action with emotional depth, making it a unique entry in the zombie canon. 

No. 3 - Train to Busan (2016)

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With a score of 96%, "Night of The Living Dead" stands as a pioneering film that redefined the zombie genre forever. 

No. 2 - Night of The Living Dead (1968)

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At a whopping 100%, "One Cut of the Dead" tops the list. This innovative Japanese horror-comedy surprises at every turn.

No. 1 - One Cut of the Dead (2017)

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