Zombie Comedy Movies

From Edgar Wright, starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis
Rated R

Shaun of the Dead is a 2004 British-American horror comedy film directed by Edgar Wright. The film follows Shaun (Simon Pegg), a slacker living in London who is caught in a zombie apocalypse. With the help of his best friend Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun must take on the undead to save his family and get back to the pub. Along the way, they encounter a variety of comedic obstacles, all while trying to figure out what the heck is going on. Despite the danger, Shaun and Ed make the best of the situation and turn it into an unlikely adventure.

From Ruben Fleischer, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Abigail Breslin
Rated R

Zombieland is a 2009 American zombie comedy film directed by Ruben Fleischer and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. It stars Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin as survivors of a zombie apocalypse. The four protagonists use nicknames (Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita and Little Rock) as they join forces to travel across the United States in an attempt to find a sanctuary free from zombies. Along the way, they face many hilarious and dangerous situations, including encounters with other zombie-slayers and various monsters. As they struggle to survive, they also form a makeshift family and learn the importance of teamwork.

From Shin'ichirô Ueda, starring Takayuki Hamatsu, Yuzuki Akiyama, Harumi Shuhama, Kazuaki Nagaya
Rated Not Rated

"One Cut of the Dead" is a 2017 Japanese horror-comedy film directed by Shin'ichirô Ueda. The story follows a low-budget film crew shooting a zombie movie in an abandoned water filtration plant. However, when real zombies invade the set, the actors and crew must use their wits and improvisation to survive. As the chaos unfolds, the film reveals a cleverly constructed narrative that turns the zombie genre on its head. The film contains unexpected plot twists, laugh-out-loud moments, and an overall unique and entertaining experience.

From Peter Jackson, starring Timothy Balme, Diana Peñalver, Elizabeth Moody, Ian Watkin
Rated R

Dead Alive is an outrageous horror-comedy directed by Peter Jackson and released in 1992. The film follows Lionel, a young, shy man who is living with his overbearing mother. He falls for a beautiful, young woman named Paquita, and when his mother discovers them together, she is out for revenge. After his mother is bitten by a Sumatran Rat-Monkey, she turns into a zombie and begins to spread her deadly rage. Lionel must now protect his loved ones from his zombie mother and the other undead that have been unleashed on the town. With a mix of over-the-top gore, dark humor, and slapstick comedy, Dead Alive is an unforgettable, wild ride.

From Dan O'Bannon, starring Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Thom Mathews
Rated R

From Tommy Wirkola, starring Geir Vegar Hoel, Ørjan Gamst, Martin Starr, Jocelyn DeBoer
Rated R

From Jonathan Levine, starring Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, John Malkovich, Lio Tipton
Rated PG-13

From Andrew Currie, starring Kesun Loder, Billy Connolly, Carrie-Anne Moss, David Kaye
Rated R

From Ruben Fleischer, starring Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin
Rated R

From Julius Avery, starring Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Mathilde Ollivier, Pilou Asbæk
Rated R

From Tommy Wirkola, starring Jeppe Beck Laursen, Charlotte Frogner, Jenny Skavlan, Geir Vegar Hoel
Rated Not Rated

From D. Kerry Prior, starring David Anders, Chris Wylde, Louise Griffiths, Jacy King
Rated R

From Abe Forsythe, starring Lupita Nyong'o, Alexander England, Josh Gad, Kat Stewart
Rated R

From Christopher Landon, starring Tye Sheridan, Logan Miller, Joey Morgan, Sarah Dumont
Rated R

From Kiah Roache-Turner, starring Jay Gallagher, Bianca Bradey, Leon Burchill, Keith Agius
Rated Not Rated

From John McPhail, starring Ella Hunt, Malcolm Cumming, Sarah Swire, Christopher Leveaux
Rated R

From Matthias Hoene, starring Rasmus Hardiker, Harry Treadaway, Michelle Ryan, Ashley Thomas
Rated Not Rated

From Burr Steers, starring Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston, Bella Heathcote
Rated PG-13

From Matthew Leutwyler, starring Jeremy Sisto, Erik Palladino, Bianca Lawson, Oz Perkins
Rated R

From Ken Wiederhorn, starring James Karen, Thom Mathews, Michael Kenworthy, Thor Van Lingen
Rated R

From Directors: Jonathan Milott, Cary Murnion, starring Elijah Wood, Rainn Wilson, Alison Pill, Jack McBrayer
Rated R

From Jeff Baena, starring Aubrey Plaza, Dane DeHaan, John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon
Rated R

From Joe Dante, starring Anton Yelchin, Ashley Greene, Alexandra Daddario, Oliver Cooper
Rated R

From Jim Jarmusch, starring Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tom Waits, Chloë Sevigny
Rated R

From Bob Clark, starring Alan Ormsby, Valerie Mamches, Jeff Gillen, Anya Ormsby
Rated PG