If you enjoyed the gripping horror-thriller 'Flesh' (2021), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 similarly intense movies and shows that deliver the same mix of suspense, gore, and psychological terror. Whether you're a fan of body horror, survival thrillers, or dark mysteries, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

28 Days Later (2002)
Description: A groundbreaking take on the zombie genre, featuring fast-moving infected and a focus on societal collapse.
Fact: The film was shot on digital video to give it a raw, documentary-like feel. The empty London scenes were filmed at dawn to avoid traffic.


Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Description: A remake that updates the zombie apocalypse to a modern setting, with survivors barricaded in a shopping mall.
Fact: Features fast-running zombies, a departure from the slow-moving ones in the original. The mall scenes were filmed in a real, functioning shopping center.


The Walking Dead (2010)
Description: Explores the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse, focusing on human survival and moral dilemmas in a collapsed society.
Fact: Originally based on a comic book series by Robert Kirkman. The show's first season had a budget of $


In the Flesh (2013)
Description: A drama focusing on the reintegration of cured zombies into society, dealing with prejudice and identity.
Fact: Originally a BBC Three series. The show was praised for its emotional depth and social commentary.


The Strain (2014)
Description: A horror series blending vampire and zombie tropes, featuring a viral outbreak and societal collapse.
Fact: Based on a novel trilogy by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan. The show's vampires are more like parasitic creatures than traditional vampires.


The Cured (2017)
Description: Explores the aftermath of a zombie outbreak, where cured individuals struggle to reintegrate into society.
Fact: Set in Ireland, the film examines themes of discrimination and PTSD. The zombies in this universe are called 'the infected'.


Z Nation (2014)
Description: A more humorous take on the zombie genre, but still deals with societal breakdown and the struggle to find a cure.
Fact: Features a zombie named 'Zombie Baby' in its first season. The show was known for its creative zombie kills.


The Girl with All the Gifts (2016)
Description: A unique twist on the zombie genre, focusing on a hybrid child who retains human emotions while being infected.
Fact: Based on a novel of the same name. The film's ending offers a surprising resolution to the zombie apocalypse.


Train to Busan (2016)
Description: A high-stakes thriller set during a zombie outbreak, focusing on human relationships and sacrifices.
Fact: One of the highest-grossing Korean films of all time. The entire movie takes place on a train.


Black Summer (2019)
Description: A gritty, fast-paced portrayal of the early days of a zombie outbreak, emphasizing survival and human desperation.
Fact: Set in the same universe as Z Nation but with a much darker tone. The show uses long, continuous shots to build tension.
