Shubhabrata Dutta
Before discussing zombie movies, let’s try to understand what zombies really are. Are they people who have returned from the dead? Or are they people who have lost control over their bodies due to an external entity that has overtaken their minds, be it a virus or an alien? Are they corpses that are alive? Or are they living people who are dead? Well, turns out that all of these are descriptions of zombies, and none of them are unjust explanations. That is why we have different kinds of zombie movies at our disposal, and some of the best in the genre are available on Hulu.
4. Zombie Town (2023)
Every once in a while, the heart wants to watch a movie that makes no sense. Directed by Peter Lepeniotis, ‘Zombie Town’ is a horror comedy that offers just that. The town of Carverville turns into a land of the undead when a zombie movie premiere turns the townsfolk into zombies, thanks to the film reel that has cast some kind of spell. It is up to teenagers Amy and Mike to find the filmmaker and rid the town of the curse before time runs out. While horror can be said to be much less than comedy, if you are looking to spend time watching a funny movie that deliberately takes a dig at zombies, this movie will suffice. The cast includes Madi Monroe as Amy, Marlon Kazadi as Mike, Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Brenna Coates, Henry Czerny, and Callan Potter. You can stream the movie here.
3. Little Monsters (2019)
Abe Forsythe’s ‘Little Monsters’ is a zombie black comedy film that stars Lupita Nyong’o, Alexander England, Josh Gad, and Diesel La Torraca. The movie follows a washed-up musician named Dave, who has no option but to live with his sister after a rough breakup and look after her son, Felix. Since he has an upcoming field trip to the farm, Dave goes to drop him off, where he meets Miss Caroline, the kindergarten teacher. After feeling a strange attraction toward her, he volunteers to chaperone, hoping that he will get to impress her. However, when zombies from a U.S. testing facility end up on the farm, the innocent students and teachers there suddenly find themselves in a life-and-death struggle. You can watch ‘Little Monsters’ here.
2. Handling the Undead (2024)
‘Handling the Undead’ is a Norwegian horror mystery drama directed by Thea Hvistendahl. Based on the eponymous novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist, it revolves around three families whose yearning for their deceased loved ones takes a horrifying form as the latter return from the dead. While the families question what’s happening and try to “handle” it, we question the very nature of zombies and whether they are devoid of feelings. A zombie movie with a heart, ‘Handling the Undead’ sways from the usual undead tropes to give us a film worth remembering, just like our dead loved ones. You can watch the film here.
1. 28 Weeks Later (2007)
Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, ‘28 Weeks Later’ is a standalone sequel to ‘28 Days Later.’ The Rage Virus pandemic has hit Britain, and NATO has begun building a safe zone. Unfortunately, two children leave the safe zone in search of their mother, an act that ultimately leads to a chain reaction of transmissions, and more and more people get infected. This forces US Brigadier General Stone to declare open fire on all individuals within range. What follows is a chaotic revelation of how the affected launch an attack and how the military defends itself while those unaffected try to survive. Starring Robert Carlyle, Rose Byrne, Idris Elba, and Jeremy Renner, ‘28 Weeks Later’ is a gripping zombie drama that doesn’t hold back from showcasing the potential reality that such a pandemic can result in. You can watch it here.
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