If you enjoyed the intense action and gripping storyline of 'Redcon-1' (2018), you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that deliver the same adrenaline-pumping excitement, military intrigue, and post-apocalyptic thrills. Whether you're a fan of zombie outbreaks or tactical combat missions, these recommendations will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Resident Evil (2002)
Description: A deadly virus escapes from a secret lab, turning people into zombies and other monstrous creatures. The film combines action, horror, and sci-fi elements in a high-stakes survival story.
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 fast-spreading virus turns people into rage-filled monsters, leading to societal collapse. The film focuses on survival in a post-apocalyptic world and the moral dilemmas faced by the survivors.
Fact: The film popularized the concept of fast-moving zombies. It was shot on digital video to give it a gritty, realistic feel.


Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Description: Survivors of a zombie apocalypse take refuge in a shopping mall, facing threats from both the undead and other survivors. The film blends horror with social commentary on consumerism.
Fact: This is a remake of George A. Romero's 1978 classic. The opening sequence features a chaotic news broadcast, setting the tone for the film's relentless pace.


The Crazies (2010)
Description: A small town is overrun by a mysterious infection that turns people into violent, mindless killers. The film explores themes of survival, government conspiracy, and the breakdown of society.
Fact: The movie is a remake of the 1973 film of the same name, directed by George A. Romero. The infected in the film are not zombies but rather people driven mad by a toxin in the water supply.


I Am Legend (2007)
Description: A man believes he is the last human survivor in a city overrun by mutated, nocturnal beings. The film explores isolation, loss, and the struggle to find a cure.
Fact: The film has two alternate endings, one of which is more faithful to the original novel. The infected creatures were created using a combination of CGI and motion capture.


World War Z (2013)
Description: A global pandemic turns people into aggressive zombies, leading to a worldwide crisis. The film follows a former UN investigator as he tries to find the source of the outbreak and a possible cure.
Fact: The film's production was plagued by rewrites and reshoots, significantly altering the original ending. The zombies move in swarms, a unique take on the traditional zombie trope.


Contagion (2011)
Description: A deadly virus spreads rapidly across the globe, causing societal collapse. The film takes a realistic, scientific approach to the outbreak, focusing on the efforts to contain it.
Fact: The film's virus was inspired by the Nipah virus outbreak in


The Last Days (2013)
Description: A mysterious pandemic causes people to develop an extreme fear of open spaces, leading to societal breakdown. The film follows a man's journey through a deserted Barcelona to find his loved one.
Fact: The film is a Spanish production that offers a unique twist on the pandemic genre. It won several awards at international film festivals.


The Girl with All the Gifts (2016)
Description: A fungal infection has turned most of humanity into zombie-like creatures. The story follows a unique child who may hold the key to a cure, blending horror with emotional depth.
Fact: The film is based on a novel of the same name. The fungal infection concept is inspired by real-life parasites that control their hosts' behavior.


Train to Busan (2016)
Description: A group of passengers on a train must survive a sudden zombie outbreak. The film combines intense action with emotional storytelling, focusing on human relationships under extreme stress.
Fact: It was the first Korean zombie film to achieve major international success. The zombies in the film are inspired by the fast-moving infected from '28 Days Later.'
