Top 20 Zombie Types

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Hollywood has proved time and time again that zombies come in all shapes and sizes. For this list, we’ll be ranking the various kinds of zombies found throughout pop culture. Our countdown includes “World War Z”, “The Walking Dead”, “Return of the Living Dead”, “Re-Animator”, “Train to Busan”, and more! What’s your favorite undead archetype? Mumble (or type) your answers for us in the comments!
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@WatchMojo 2 жыл бұрын

What’s your favorite undead archetype? Mumble (or type) your answers for us in the comments! For more Zombie lists, click here!: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/itKJqZiqnLy6k2g.html

@SnuggieMaple 2 жыл бұрын

First reply

@tarellpeterson8101 2 жыл бұрын

@seraphimsforge-master5433 2 жыл бұрын

World War Z Runners 👀

@erzaender 2 жыл бұрын

the alpha zombies

@jsims1617 2 жыл бұрын

Disappointed that you did not include my favorite zombies,the band from the 60's that did "Time of the Season" !

@stevenlee7860 2 жыл бұрын

I'ma have to go with the zombies from 28 days later .. those mfffs were on another level lol

@dieselx506 2 жыл бұрын

Agree, their vomit that could turn you as well was a good adding, adds another dimension

@icarus255 2 жыл бұрын

@@dieselx506 even kissing too. Edit: Its from 28 Weeks Later. I forgot ._.

@SnuggieMaple 2 жыл бұрын

Nah world war z Edit thought this was how powerful they were

@jakealter5504 2 жыл бұрын

I’d agree even if they aren’t actually zombies since they are still alive. I’d probably put them second to the zombies from the Dawn of the Dead remake

@pedrohenrique-et3fs 2 жыл бұрын

steroid olympic racers zombies

@robbob5302 2 жыл бұрын

What about the Rabid Zombies from Quarantine? Those were the first zombies, that actually *scared me.*

@olvialee7221 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t watch that full length but thanks to James A Janisse, I felt less scared but it has scary moments

@brodaforlife 2 жыл бұрын

I’m always a sucker for anything zombie entertainment. It’s really cool to see different variations of the undead & even if it’s the formulaic zombie type it’s still fun

@oliviarose3787 2 жыл бұрын

Last of Us zombies have always standed out to me as one of the most creative zombie iterations. Taking a real fungal virus that affects ant colonies and making it affect humans seems to be simple but creative. Runners seem to be your typical fast zombies, then stalkers hide from you in dark rooms making them hard to kill, clickers have fungus growing over their entire faces so they must use ecolocation to find you, boaters are frickin huge and throw spores, shamblers are a result of the rainy weather in Seattle and have acid spores, and then the frickin Rat King a bunch of infected that grew together into one giant monster and are the result of the first infected being taken to the hospital without anyone knowing how to treat or effectively take care of the monsters. Great games and I'm very excited for the HBO series.

@WatchtowerSeven 2 жыл бұрын

Then you realize what Sam said in the first one is actually partially true or somewhat brings more of a dark mystery to them... "What if they're still alive? What if they're just trapped inside?" This is only my theory, but I can confirm that the infected are not entirely dead, since they can indeed be killed without headshots. It's just something I think makes the zombies of The Last of Us much more scary.

@oliviarose3787 2 жыл бұрын

@@WatchtowerSeven right? And the runners still mutter and scream like the person on the inside is still somewhat there.

@WatchtowerSeven 2 жыл бұрын

@@oliviarose3787 Exactly. I often wondered why the hell they would scream in pain when shot... it honestly gives me the creeps looking back at it now.

@dakotafairly7243 Жыл бұрын

The cordyceps virus is what it's called

@GG-tk8gt Жыл бұрын

@@WatchtowerSeven now, fast forward 10 months it's confirmed in the series 😢. They are in fact alive with a constant flow of psychedelic chemicals secreted by cordyceps (like in real life).

@uholyknight2102 2 жыл бұрын

I expected to see an honorable mention for Z Nation, it does have flaws I'll give your that but the zombies were unique indeed. Murphy being part zombie made it possible to emphasize for the Z's, which include his daughter Lucy. Plus there were unique variant's of Z's, you had Phyto (Plant), Toxic (Nuclear), Blaster (Half-Alive = Intelligence) and Rage variants that aren't Z's anymore they even kill other zombies.

@mechasaure9801 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I love Nation and was shocked to see no reference

@authorsylvesterbarzey6978 2 жыл бұрын

Z Nation is an amazing series. I loved all the different types that were in that universe

@TheCommenterDragon 2 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, a zombie is a zombie no matter what type it is.

@spacemonkeypantz 2 жыл бұрын

I'm partial to the zombies from the audio drama We're Alive. Some are your standard zombies but there are also ones with certain characteristics brought about by experimentation.

@viivalabamf 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a HUGE zombie fan. I've watched all the mainstream zombie content and quite a few smaller titles as well. I was really impressed with Train to Busan. Currently on the second to last episode of All of Us Are Dead and I am THRILLED. It's incredible. The explanation behind how/why the outbreak starts is so different from anything I've seen before and the overall social commentary is really eye-opening.

@kamikazeez Жыл бұрын

the scariest zombies for me, may not be from a movie, but a game. in the resident evil 1 remake the crimson heads scared the living HELL after my first time walking over a regular zombie corpse

@riaanvahora489 Жыл бұрын

For me it was volatiles from dying light

@brokengeckostudios5302 2 жыл бұрын

If I had to pick one on the list: Train to Busan HOWEVER. The zombies in Cargo will always be my favorite. It has a blend of social commentary ( racism and fracking/ pollution in Australia ) and biology that makes my bio major student heart beat a bit faster I feel like the fact that they aren’t just shambling corpses makes them all the more interesting. They’re attracted by certain smells ( like blood or perfume ), and sometimes, if an item or sound has a significance to the person while they were alive, they behave…strangely. Almost like a glimmer of the person they were once before came back I think mixed with a jarring transformation sequence ( which is based off of a virus that attacks ants, I believe ), the pus that drips from their eyes and mouth, and the animal like behavior ( they don’t want only people to eat. They’ll eat anything. Animal guts, roadkill. They also “hibernate” in dark areas ) makes them a very fascinating zombie for me

@ShayTheValiant 2 жыл бұрын

Why weren't any video game zombie types included? The closest one we got was the T-Virus zombie type from Resident Evil, but they were specifically talking about the movies. I would have included the Clicker from The Last Of Us or the Tank from Left 4 Dead.

@Rambrus0 2 жыл бұрын

this list sucks anyway. Train zombies? Romantic Zombies? Dancing zombies? What kind of bullshit listing is this.

@devincampbell5007 2 жыл бұрын

I would assume too much of the list would have been video game zombies for non gamers

@cyruswhite5301 2 жыл бұрын

Almost all the zombies from dying light are better than the ones on this list

@rockero1313 2 жыл бұрын

@@cyruswhite5301 DL has some of the ones on this list anyway, like the Romero, the Rage, and the Fast

@XLBREV808 Жыл бұрын

@@rockero1313 volatiles, virals, night hunter, demolisher, alpha volatiles and the bomber

@Chocobear555 2 жыл бұрын

For terrifying zombies, I am going with the Romeros and the Rage virus zombies. I admit that I am partial to the zombies in "IZombie," because they don't immediately become mindless, shambling and empty shells of their former selves. Unless they go too long without their required sustenance, they retain their intelligence, emotions, etc. I also love what happens to them after they eat a brain; how they temporarily take on the traits and skills of the previous owner of said brain. I know they're not scary and terrifying, but I still like their uniqueness.

@olvialee7221 2 жыл бұрын

The early zombie movies in the the 70’s reality scared my dad when he was little

@olvialee7221 2 жыл бұрын

Really. I meant really

@ranger1186 2 жыл бұрын

I always loved the idea of a feral zombie (like a state of decay feral) it’s a unique zombie type that’s epic but also makes sense in terms of an infection as the infection slowly turns the host almost rabid.

@jediclonekag13 2 жыл бұрын

The classic Romero zombies will always be the best hands down. Also, the Marvel zombies from "What If...? (TV Series)" should have been given an honorable mention or a spot on this list.

@jameslikesstrangerthingsan37 2 жыл бұрын

Nah What If zombies don’t deserve on the list

@moonlovesyongbok1033 Жыл бұрын

I loved the #Alive zombies, the concept of them retaining memories and behaviors from when they were human is great

@cgmanning Жыл бұрын

I loved the zombies in All of Us are Dead. Some of the infected didn't fully turn, but became "half-bies".

@ethancullen7702 2 жыл бұрын

Top 20 world ending monster races in pop culture Examples: The creatures of Grimm (RWBY franchise) The titans (attack on titan franchise) Parademons (DC comics) The Chitauri (marvel comics) The jellians (SpongeBob SquarePants franchise) Terraformars (terra formars) Angels (supernatural franchise) Daleks (doctor who franchise) Xenomorphs (alien franchise) Terminators (the terminators franchise) Death angels (a quiet a place franchise) The body snatchers (the invasion of the body snatchers) Chimera ants (hunter x hunter franchise) Angels (evangelion franchise) White walkers (game of thrones)

@olvialee7221 2 жыл бұрын

Zombies have over 9,700 movies. You can say I’m wrong but there’s a lot of them since 1932

@TfMG539 2 жыл бұрын

my childhood zombie movie was the OG B/W night of the living dead, I was a kid and loved it, and zombie movies relax me

@kevindolan9 2 жыл бұрын

The zombies from 28 days later and the train to busan mythos are hands down my favorite kinds of zombies i like the train to busan ones A little more tho simply because their transformation and movements are much more terrifying. When people turn in 28 days they convulse and are literally filled with a monstrous rage stripping them of their humanity as highly infectious blood gushes from the victims mouth. But when a person turns in train to busan its like watching a demonic possession. Bones crackling and popping as they force the victim up on its creaking legs as the victim convulses foaming at the mouth with darkened blood and black and bulging veins desperately trying to hold onto their humanity until being completely consumed by the virus and once consumed they rapidly shake their heads screaming out with their blood frothed mouths charging at whatever uninfected person they lay their cold lifeless eyes onto trying to spread the infection.

@davionelliot 2 жыл бұрын

I remember when the walkers were actually RUNNING in the first season.

@pokemaster123ism 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a trope we like to call “Early Installment Weirdness”. Remember how a Walker grabbed a rock to break a glass door?

@Krazzy88 2 жыл бұрын

@@pokemaster123ism yep. They should've continued with the smart walkers cause they would've been way scarier.

@miggi.sports 2 жыл бұрын

@@Krazzy88 but then the story would be more focused on the zombies and the story wouldn’t be as great as it is.

@timursezen8631 Жыл бұрын

@@miggi.sports it would be better imo bc the show is now just human vs human like its just a normal acopalypse war kinda thing no zombies matter now

@coolmanchu29 2 жыл бұрын

The George R R Martin zombie from Z Nation is still one of the funniest zombies I've seen in awhile.

@DaKingSpeakes Жыл бұрын

Or the Lincoln zombies lol 🧟‍♂️

@authorsylvesterbarzey6978 2 жыл бұрын

Korean style zombies… that twitching and twisting is amazing

@dreamguardian8320 2 жыл бұрын

It's really not surprising that "Night of the Living Dead" is number 1, since it's the first zombie movie that started it all. I wonder why the White Walkers from "Game of Thrones" were not put on this list.

@WindVillage Жыл бұрын

The zombies from The Evil Within were on a completely different level.

@olvialee7221 2 жыл бұрын

This wasn’t added but I did see Cooties. Yeah, it has a weird title but it’s actually a good zombie movie. Instead of adults, it’s the kids that are zombies (it stars Elijah Wood)

@collegebro85 2 жыл бұрын

There is no way 1-3 were anywhere near as amazing as the Walkers, as you just can’t beat how deadly and grotesque (not to mention SO many variations) there are thanks to Nicotero!!

@miggi.sports 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think they were talking about the makeup bc TWD has won plenty of awards for that, way more than any other movie or show. I think they were talking about their attributes, how strong are they how scary they look how fast they move etc. TWD definitely has the best looking zombies out of anything though.

@stefenleung 2 жыл бұрын

The best zombies are the korean zombies. The best zombie movie is "Train to Busan" and the best zombie TV is "All of us are dead'.

@Kylee1246 Жыл бұрын

Tbh I like the 28 days later zombies. Whenever they are growling, they sound like they are choking. Also it’s scary to see them so aggressive and running so fast.

@rockero1313 2 жыл бұрын

you are so right, "The Serpent and The Rainbow" is soooooooo underrated. that movie is brilliant. One of Craven's best

@I_AM_ONLYB_21 2 жыл бұрын

can you do zombie types in video games cause the ones in resident evil games are somethin' else like in 4 they're wild

@pokemaster123ism 2 жыл бұрын

RE4 doesn’t have zombies, they’re Ganados; Humans infected by recessive Plaga to do the work of humans with Dominant Plaga

@skorpion8658 2 жыл бұрын

Was Very important during quarantine thanks

@jamieferris9263 2 жыл бұрын

now this is a good list...would love to watch more watchmojo videos hosted by kirsten

@owenmuscat9534 2 жыл бұрын

Yo the Days Gone zombies have been seriously violated here. They have been one of the best concepts in recent times

@pinktribble Жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you onscreen again Kirsten. 🥰

@dieselx506 2 жыл бұрын

How about the variety of zombies from the Sci-Fi TV show 'Z-Nation'? Talk about variety, also I don't know if this qualifies but the ones from Evil Dead Starz show were good and funny too

@genkigirl4859 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s not forget ghouls from the fallout games….they aren’t dead but their minds have been totally destroyed because of radiation.

@temporary67315 2 жыл бұрын

I believe you mean feral ghouls, those act like zombies. There are regular ghouls that are still sane and sentient

@genkigirl4859 2 жыл бұрын

@@temporary67315 I didn’t feel like typing the entire lore I figured anyone who knew what I was talking about would get it

@temporary67315 2 жыл бұрын

@@genkigirl4859 Ah, apologies then. Do Marked Men from Fallout: New Vegas DLC Lonesome Road count? Not to mention Ghost people from Dead Money and Lobotomites from Old World Blues

@genkigirl4859 2 жыл бұрын

@@temporary67315 never played new vegas or 3 for more than a few minutes they are a bit to old for me…but I do know the scorched from 76 should be considered zombies,they are being mind controlled but the person inside is still there sorta.if they lose sight of you sometimes they will try to warn you and say stuff like “run….live”.it’s kinda messed up really

@barmyleavis Жыл бұрын

Love the STARS hat, K xx

@clairemercer3099 2 жыл бұрын

What about Star Trek's Borg? They're slow moving and their touch is contagious just like zombies

@sithsoldier98 2 жыл бұрын

Like your Special Tactics And Rescue Squad hat

@morgaen 2 жыл бұрын

The RockaBilly Zombies from Peter Jacksons" Braindead " and all Zombies from Goerge Romero are the best. Ps.i like your hat. Salute from cologne

@coltoncasady520 2 жыл бұрын

I like These videos

@CarlosSutton_NostalgiaHunter 2 жыл бұрын

Love the hat Kirsten

@hoserbike Жыл бұрын

Great list!! Train Zombies? I don't think that qualifies as a zombie type. Lol

@miggi.sports 2 жыл бұрын

The Walking Dead, has the best makeup but 28 days later has the scariest ones.

@TheDeathnote94 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciated the stars hat

@4Frames228 Жыл бұрын

Brain eating zombies from return is one of my favorites and sidenote I also really like the zombies from cataclysm dark days ahead

@bobthedopeman7327 2 жыл бұрын

The STARS beret is awesome

@yanfei7782 2 жыл бұрын

The suspension of disbelief is an interesting thing, it allows us to look at the silver screen and see not some guy named Mark Hamill holding a glowing stick but Luke Skywalker holding a lightsaber.

@Theberzerkerz 2 жыл бұрын

Re-Animator is the most underrated film series of all time. If you liked movies like Braindead, you'll love Re-Animator

@noahconh 2 жыл бұрын

¡Dios! La perfección ❤️

@xellffs6258 Жыл бұрын

I was young enough that when Shaun of the Dead came out, it scared me more than it was able to make me laugh. Lol. I think my favorite zombies, as in the ones that terrified me most were the infected from 28 days. Followed closely by fast zombies in Dawn of the Dead, Train to Busan & (way less so due to bad CGI) WWZ zombs.

@taytmw18 Жыл бұрын

Train to Busan was amazing. My favorite zombie movie ever

@Logan_Hall568 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping my intense kinemortophobia!

@elizabethescalante8114 Жыл бұрын

I squealed at seeing you wearing Jill's Alpha team S.T.A.R.S. hat! 🤩

@jacobdrolet4262 2 жыл бұрын

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@IliterateFoo 2 жыл бұрын

Please do top video game zombies!!

@malcolmcummings4871 Жыл бұрын

i know its not from a movie, but the different zombie types from YA book series dead city are awesome! there are three types, level 1, who almost perfectly blend in with humans and try to live normal lives, level 2, who are similar to level 1s except they are incredibly sadistic and violent, and level 3, which are degraded 1s and 2s that more closely resemble romero esque zombies

@aidangreen9746 Жыл бұрын

The zombies or aka The Swarm from World War Z will forever be terrifying in my personal opinion!

@facerace6012 2 жыл бұрын

Go to 10:22, close your eyes, do you hear Patrick falling down? LMAO 😂

@joshuamohlman 2 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who loved how Kirsten wore a Resident Evil S.T.A.R.S hat?

@matthewvorwald7169 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. That was awesome.

@thefett4207 2 жыл бұрын

It made me click on the video

@darkman14563 Жыл бұрын

Necropmorphs and also I think its cool that in world War z anyone with any sort of illness mostly terminal and or other are completely ignored by the swarmers. It's really interesting

@matwar5000 2 жыл бұрын

Other Zombies not mentioned: Hambies from All of us are Dead Necromorphs from Dead Space Child zombies from Cooties Whitewalkers from Game of Thrones Clickers from The Last of Us Special zombies (witch, tank spitter etc) from Left 4 Dead Possessed Zombies/deadites from Evil Dead franchise Zombie Sheep from Black Sheep Zombie chickens from Poultrygeist Superhero Zombies from Marvels What if iZombie zombies