If you loved the adrenaline-pumping action and zombie mayhem of Dead Trigger (2017), you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that deliver the same heart-stopping thrills, intense survival scenarios, and undead chaos. Whether you're a fan of post-apocalyptic worlds or relentless action, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Resident Evil (2002)
Description: A high-octane action-horror film featuring a deadly virus outbreak that turns people into aggressive, zombie-like creatures. The movie blends intense combat sequences with survival horror elements.
Fact: The film is loosely based on the popular video game series of the same name. It spawned a successful franchise with multiple sequels.


28 Days Later (2002)
Description: A gripping post-apocalyptic thriller that explores the rapid spread of a highly contagious virus, leading to societal collapse. The film emphasizes survival in a world overrun by infected, rage-filled beings.
Fact: The movie was shot on digital video to give it a gritty, realistic feel. The iconic empty London scenes were filmed early in the morning to avoid traffic.


Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Description: A fast-paced zombie horror film where survivors take refuge in a shopping mall from hordes of the undead. The movie combines intense action with social commentary.
Fact: This is a remake of George A. Romero's 1978 classic. The film features running zombies, which was a controversial departure from Romero's slow-moving undead.


Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Description: A horror-comedy that perfectly balances zombie action with witty British humor, following an unremarkable man who becomes an unlikely hero during the zombie apocalypse.
Fact: The film is the first in Edgar Wright's 'Three Flavours Cornetto' trilogy. Many of the zombie extras were played by the production crew and friends of the filmmakers.


I Am Legend (2007)
Description: A post-apocalyptic story about the last man in New York City surviving among nocturnal, vampire-like creatures that were once human. The film explores isolation and the psychological effects of being alone.
Fact: Will Smith's character shares his name with the protagonist of the original novel, but the story differs significantly from Richard Matheson's 1954 book. The film used extensive CGI to create deserted New York City scenes.


World War Z (2013)
Description: A global pandemic turns people into fast-moving, aggressive zombies, forcing humanity to fight for survival. The film features large-scale action and intense chase sequences.
Fact: The movie's production faced numerous challenges, including extensive reshoots and script changes. It's based on the novel of the same name but differs significantly in structure.


Zombieland (2009)
Description: A comedic take on the zombie apocalypse genre, following a group of survivors navigating a world filled with the undead, with plenty of action and inventive zombie kills.
Fact: The film features one of the longest continuous single-take opening credit sequences in cinema history. It includes a surprise celebrity cameo that became iconic.


The Walking Dead (2010)
Description: A long-running series depicting the struggles of survivors in a world overrun by zombies, focusing on both the physical threats and the psychological toll of the apocalypse.
Fact: The show was based on a comic book series of the same name. It popularized the concept of 'walker' zombies that move slowly but in overwhelming numbers.


The Last of Us (2023)
Description: A post-apocalyptic series focusing on the relationship between survivors in a world devastated by a fungal infection that turns people into aggressive creatures. It combines emotional storytelling with intense survival action.
Fact: The series is an adaptation of the critically acclaimed video game. It features one of the largest outbreaks of Cordyceps fungus ever depicted in media.


Train to Busan (2016)
Description: A thrilling zombie outbreak story set primarily on a speeding train, combining intense action with emotional character drama as passengers fight to survive.
Fact: This South Korean film became a surprise international hit and is considered one of the best zombie movies of the 2010s. It features particularly fast and agile zombies.
