If you loved the intense action and gripping survival drama of 'S.O.Z: Soldiers or Zombies' (2021), you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that deliver the same adrenaline-pumping mix of military grit and zombie horror. Whether you're a fan of high-stakes battles or post-apocalyptic chaos, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

28 Days Later (2002)
Description: A groundbreaking film that redefined the zombie genre with its fast-moving infected and focus on human survival instincts.
Fact: The film was shot on digital video, giving it a distinctive, gritty look that influenced many subsequent horror movies.


Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Description: A remake of the classic zombie film, focusing on survivors barricaded in a shopping mall, blending horror with social commentary.
Fact: The film features fast-running zombies, a departure from the slow-moving ones in the original 1978 version.


World War Z (2013)
Description: A global perspective on a zombie pandemic, featuring large-scale action and a race to find a cure.
Fact: The movie's production faced numerous challenges, including extensive reshoots and a completely rewritten third act.


The Walking Dead (2010)
Description: A post-apocalyptic horror series focusing on survival amidst a zombie outbreak, emphasizing human conflict and societal collapse.
Fact: The show was originally based on a comic book series of the same name. It became one of the most-watched TV series in cable history.


The Strain (2014)
Description: A unique take on the vampire/zombie hybrid genre, focusing on a viral outbreak with ancient origins and a race to stop it.
Fact: The show was co-created by Guillermo del Toro and is based on a trilogy of novels he co-wrote with Chuck Hogan.


The Last of Us (2023)
Description: A story of survival and human connection in a world ravaged by a fungal infection that turns people into aggressive creatures.
Fact: The series is based on the critically acclaimed video game of the same name and features some of the most emotional storytelling in the genre.


Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
Description: This series explores the onset of a zombie apocalypse, focusing on family dynamics and societal breakdown in the early stages.
Fact: It was the first spin-off of 'The Walking Dead' and initially set in Los Angeles, providing a different perspective on the outbreak.


Z Nation (2014)
Description: A mix of horror and dark comedy, this series follows a group of survivors transporting a potentially immune man across a zombie-infested America.
Fact: The show is known for its unique and sometimes absurd take on the zombie genre, including zombie tornadoes and radioactive zombies.


Train to Busan (2016)
Description: A high-octane thriller set on a train during a zombie outbreak, blending action, horror, and emotional drama.
Fact: The film was a massive box office success in South Korea and is considered one of the best zombie movies ever made.


Black Summer (2019)
Description: A gritty and intense portrayal of the early days of a zombie apocalypse, focusing on raw survival and human desperation.
Fact: The series is a prequel to 'Z Nation' but takes a much more serious and realistic approach to the zombie genre.
