The 10 Best Zombie Movies from the 2000s, Ranked - MovieWeb
When you hear someone say "zombie movies are dead," do them a favor, and sit with them to teach them a lesson. The subgenre, probably horror's most controversial and relevant one, has just gone through some changes. However, at the heart of it, rules still apply. Yes, it has expanded to television with determination, but zombie films are still alive. In fact, even universes like the MCU have featured some of the living dead. These changes are better analyzed as we take a journey through the landmarks that have defined horror rules and tropes. It was born in the late '60s with George A. Romero's extremely important film, Night of the Living Dead . In the '80s and '90s, it mixed with some other subgenres like comedy, which made it lose some of its gravity and relevance for social commentary. Romero's baby had evolved. Then, in the 2000s, we saw a great progression. Original takes and stories, great balance with humor, and noteworthy makeup ...