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Fans of the zombie genre have waited over a year forNetflixs Korean drama Kingdom to return with new episodes. Unlike the less-than-favorable zombie-filled series on the air today such as The Walking Dead, Kingdom has managed to garner a strong viewership by injecting the fan-favorite genre into a historical setting.

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Viewers have now invested a lot of time watching exiled Crown Prince Lee Chang, portrayed by Ju Ji-hoon, as he investigated a plague that has been devastating his country. But, with the second season only being comprised of six episodes, many have already finished binge-watching the series and are looking for something new. So, to fill your zombie craving, below are 10 movies and TV shows to watch if you loved Netflixs Kingdom.

Train to Busan making its way on this list is probably a given for many, considering it contains similar elements to Kingdom. Along with centering on a zombie apocalypse in the present day, the film also hails from South Korea, solidifying the country as a top contender in the genre.

Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, Train to Busan made its lauded premiere at the 2016 Cannes Film Festivals Midnight Screening section and went on to set a record as the first Korean film to garner over 10 million theatergoers. In case you can't get enough, a sequel, titled Peninsula, is set to release this summer.

Unlike the usual zombie fare that is available to fans today, Britains The Girl With All the Gifts serves up a more thought-provoking spin on the genre. Based on the novel written by Mike Carey of the same name, audiences are introduced to a scientist, portrayed by Glenn Close, who is looking to find a cure for a fungal disease that has turned humans into flesh-eating beings called hungries. In order to do so, she studies a group of infected young children who seem to be able to control their hunger.

During these experiments, a special bond is formed between a school teacher (Gemma Arterton) and a young girl named Melanie, who seems to be humanitys last hope in surviving the outbreak. On top of the thrilling visuals, the film boasts an awesome accompanying soundtrack.

Conceived from the mind of Charlie Brooker who created the technophobic anthology series Black Mirror, Dead Set is a satirical take on the zombie genre.

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Inspired by the classic horror Dawn of the Dead, the mini-series chronicles a zombie takeover in Britain, while the cast and crew of the popular reality show Big Brother have no idea what is happening in the outside world. Through Dead Set, Brooker also manages to immerse his fans into his take on the Big Brother house, making it one of his greatest works to date.

This one is a real winner. From the makers of Train to Busan, Rampant in a way acts as a predecessor to Kingdom. Set during the medieval Joseon dynasty, exiled Prince Lee Chung must fight against night demons that have run rampant across the nation. Along with having to battle against the flesh-eating creatures, Lee Chung must fight corrupt members of the empire to save his kingdom.

Aside from being a zombie apocalypse film, Rampant is filled with tons of action scenes, martial art sequences, and political drama, making this a fun ride for those watching in the comfort of their homes.

Directed by Edgar Wright, Shaun of the Dead is a hilarious take on the zombie genre. The films protagonist Shaun, portrayed by Simon Pegg, is so caught up with his own life that he doesnt even notice that a zombie apocalypse is unfolding right before his eyes.

The film does keep to some of the more traditional zombie tropes whilst managing to poke fun of every other genre film to come before it. Besides catapulting Pegg and Nick Frost into the American limelight, Shaun of the Dead is arguably the best zombie comedy out there today.

After starring in last years blockbuster Us, Lupita Nyongo decided to take a more comedic route in the film Little Monsters. Just like the cult classic Shaun of the Dead, Little Monsters is a playful take on the zombie genre and centers on Nyongo portraying schoolteacher, Miss Caroline.

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When Miss Caroline and her kids set off on a class trip to the safari, they soon realize they are next to a military biological-weapon testing facility where an actual zombie outbreak is occurring. Miss Caroline must then stand up and fight to protect herself and her students from the outbreak. The horror-comedy also stars Josh Gad.

Acting as a prequel to AMCs The Walking Dead, Fear The Walking Dead showcases a world before the walkers had taken over, giving audiences more of a city-bound experience and a look at how the apocalypse affected different parts of America.

Over time, as fans started to lose interest in TWD, many were jumping ship to FTWD for its better character portrayals and storylines. Not only does FTWD make for a better show, but it also raises the stakes considerably higher. So, if youre looking for more zombie series, skip The Walking Dead and jump straight into the prequel.

Not only will Flu resonate with zombie lovers, it eerily echos what the world is going through today with the current COVID-19 pandemic. South Korea is in the midst of a disaster when a deadly strain of H5N1 starts infecting the country and its people, killing its victims within 36 hours. Time is quickly ticking away as the films protagonists Kang Ji-koo and Kim In-hae race to find patient zero and develop a cure that could save the nation.

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Although the film came out seven years ago, it predicted a similar outcome to todays coronavirus outbreak, touching heavily upon hospitals and communication systems becoming overwhelmed, a quarantine being initiated, and various governments failing to control the pandemic.

Based on the 2013 short film of the same name, Cargo centers on Andy, portrayed by Martin Freeman, and Kay (Susie Porter), parents who are stranded in rural Australia during a violent pandemic that has turned most of the worlds population into flesh-eating zombies. Infected himself, Andy is in search of a safe haven for his infant child and a means to protect her from the monster inside him waiting to come out and feed.

Cargo does add a few more twists to the zombie genre and plays more on the human emotions and despair felt by the films characters rather than being an action-packed adventure.

The Wailing is a South Korean horror film that centers around a policeman named Jong-goo who is investigating a series of murders in a small remote village that has recently been infected by a mysterious illness.

Many of the villagers believe the outbreak has to do with a Japanese stranger who came to visit the village only a few days prior. Soon, Jong-goos daughter, Hyo-jin, begins to succumb to the strange illness, and he must race the clock to solve the mystery. The Wailing is a beautifully crafted piece filled with supernatural elements and thrills.

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