10 International Zombie Horror Movies You Probably Missed – Ranked

Welcome to Ranking Horror. Today, we are taking a look at 10 International Zombie Horror Movies You Probably Missed.

We covered 10 Awesome Asian Zombie Horror Movies at the end of last week so there won’t be any Asian zombie horror movies on this list. Instead, we are heading to other parts of the world to take a look at some seriously underrated titles that may just have fallen under your radar. We have international zombie horror films from Belgium, Norway, Germany, Cuba, and Spain, among others.

After all, English speaking countries tend to be inundated with so much English language horror that it is rare for international efforts to get the same amount of attention. With this in mind, hopefully you will find a few titles here that slipped under your radar. After all, my number one aim on Ranking Horror is to bring you movies that are a bit lesser known. Without further ado, let’s take a look.

10. Goal of the Dead (2014) – Pitch Perfect Horror

Why it Ranked: We talked about this movie in our list of 10 Zombie Horror Comedies. Directed by Thierry Poiraud and Benjamin Rocher. I will make a quick complaint about Goal of the Dead before I say anything else. It is way too long. Who thought it was a good idea to make a zombie horror comedy 2 hours long? The first half of the film really drags its feet, building up a story that doesn’t really need building up. Let’s just get to the zombie silliness. The second half is much better, however, and Goal of the Dead manages some decent laughs and fun action.

Synopsis: Goal of the Dead, coming by way of France, sees a footballer who has finally hit the big time heading back to his home town for a match. Expecting to be greeted as a hero, he instead receives a hostile welcome. A welcome that only gets worse when an infected player spreads a virus to the crowd which turns them into rabid maniacs.

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

9. Yummy (2020) – Nip, Tuck, and Bite

Why it Ranked: Directed by Lars Damoiseaux and coming by way of Belgium. Yummy does something that has never been done before – t brings together the disparate worlds of zombies and plastic surgery. Yummy is one of those movies that tries to tick every box of silliness that it possibly can. Nudity, violence, gross out comedy, scares, and even a few scenes that could maybe be described as rather touching. It doesn’t always work but Yummy is still a very enjoyable zombie horror comedy with some moments that are legitimately laugh out loud funny.

Synopsis: The story follows a couple who are heading to a renowned plastic surgery hospital with their mother. Little realising that they will soon find themselves in a fight for their lives after a zombie outbreak takes over the hospital.

Where to Watch: Shudder, AMC+

8. The Night Eats the World (2018) – Silence is Survival

Why it Ranked: Directed by Dominique Rocher; this is a very different movie from everything else on this list. The Night Eats the World doesn’t lean into the action and violence that you might typically expect in zombie movies. Instead, it leans into the reality of the situation as our protagonist realises he is completely alone and with little to no hope of survival. The drama aspect here is key to the film. The silence is deafening in the empty world making this an international zombie horror movie like few others.

Synopsis: The Night Eats the World (La nuit a dévoré le monde) follows a man who wakes after a party, only to find that a zombie outbreak has hit Paris and he is the last survivor. Forced into a fight for his life, he barricades his apartment and tries to come up with a plan.

Where to Watch: Tubi, Amazon Prime Video

7. Rammbock: Berlin Undead (2010) – Love in the Time of Zombies

Why it Ranked: Marvin Kren’s Rammbock is a little bit on the formulaic side of life. There isn’t too much in the way of originality here and it is hard to shake the feeling that Kren was ticking “Zombie Horror” check boxes. With that being said, Rammbock is still a very watchable film and a good option for anyone who likes a bit of romance with their flesh eating, maniacal, undead killers. If you are simply looking for a straight up zombie flick with no ifs, ands, or buts, you will definitely be satisfied. Just don’t expect anything ground breaking.

Synopsis: A man arrives in Berlin to meet up with his ex-girlfriend. When he gets there, however, things seem a little different. His ex-girlfriend is nowhere to be found and, even worse, the entire city is plagued by maniacal zombies. Teaming up with a worker at the apartment building, the pair find themselves in a fight for their lives against the zombie horde.

Where to Watch: Rare Horror Imports

6. The Horde (2009) – Gangsters vs Zombies

Why it Ranked: The Horde (La horde) is a high octane mix of a Jason Statham style action movie combined with The Raid and with a liberal dose of zombies for good measure. Coming by way of France, for an international zombie horror movie, this might be the most American feeling film on the list. The idea behind The Horde is pretty simple. Take a group of people, give them guns and weapons, and have them fight through horde after horde of zombies. For what it is, it is very effective. It is just pure action from start to finish.

Synopsis: The story sees a group of gangsters having to team up with a group of crooked cops to escape a tower block after it is invaded by blood thirsty zombies.

Where to Watch: AMC+, Shudder

5. Dead Snow (2009) – Nazi Zombies on Ice

Why it Ranked: Coming by way of Norway, Dead Snow might be the best known movie foreign zombie horror movie of all time. I decided to still include it, however, because I feel like it tends to get less attention nowadays. Despite how random it seems, the idea of Nazi Zombies isn’t all that original. 1977’s Shock Waves says hi! It’s just done so well in Dead Snow that it sort of popularised the idea. This movie is a laugh riot with some serious gore. In fact, I would go as far as to say it borders on the realm of Splatter Horror. It’s a genuinely funny movie as well and is a damn good time from start to finish.

Synopsis: A group of medical students head into the mountains for a weekend of skiing and fun in 2009’s Dead Snow. Little do they realise that they are about to have their relaxing holiday ruined by something unimaginably evil. Nazi zombies!

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

4. MadS (2024) – One Shot, One Nightmare

Why it Ranked: Directed by David Moreau who also directed one of my favourite French horror movies – Them (Ils). MadS is a teen horror that might not appeal to everyone. The thing that makes it stand out, however, is the daring decision to present the entire film in real time as one long shot. It’s wonderfully effective and makes MadS feel extremely unique. The meshing together of teen drama with zombie horror and the constant question marks about whether this is actually taking place may not vibe with everyone. This is still one of those movies that you really have to experience, though. It’s just so unique.

Synopsis: A teenager wants to test a new pill from his dealer in MadS. The results, however, are not what he expected. His night descends into chaos when a heavily injured, mute woman jumps in his car, leading to the realisation that there is something horrifying spreading around his town but is it all in his head?

Where to Watch: Shudder, AMC+

3. Juan of the Dead (2011) – Viva La Revolución Zombie

Why it Ranked: Alejandro Brugués’ Juan of the Dead, from 2011, may be one of the more well known titles on this list due purely to the fact that it came during a time when Zombie horror movies were appearing left, right, and centre. Juan of the Dead combines raucous action with political satire in this international zombie horror comedy that’s a legitimately great time. Naturally, you could argue that the themes may not mesh all that well but the political aspects are very clearly tongue in cheek and add to the humour. There’s some very obvious Shaun of the Dead inspiration here, particularly with the strong focus on our hapless leads and their great chemistry. Well worth checking out.

Synopsis: Coming by way of Cuba, the story follows a couple of slackers who come up with a way to profit when a zombie outbreak takes a hold of their city. Little realising that profit will soon be the least of their concerns.

Where to Watch: Amazon (Rent/Buy)

2. Final Cut (2022) – A Remake Done Right

Why it Ranked: Japan’s One Cut of the Dead is one of my favourite zombie horror movies of all time. Final Cut is a French remake of that movie from 2022 and does a hell of a lot right. First of all, don’t watch the trailer. Just skip it and enjoy the ride because the thing that makes Final Cut great is its twist. Much like One Cut of the Dead, you have to stick with it to get to the fun stuff but it is well worth the wait. Director Michel Hazanavicius does a very nice job with this French remake.

Synopsis: The story follows a group of low budget horror movie makers who head to an abandoned facility to make a zombie movie. Only to find themselves attacked by actual zombies.

Where to Watch: Kino Film Collection, Amazon Prime Video

1. Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End (2024) – A Man and His Cat

Why it Ranked: Carles Torrens’s Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End (Apocalipsis Z: El principio del fin) is one of the most recent movies on this list. It is still fairly underappreciated as far as foreign zombie horror movies go. Apocalypse Z keys into the very recent memories of the pandemic to create a sense of realism that works pretty well. The intimate story of a man struggling against all odds to survive gives the film a vibe of similar post apocalyptic stuff like The Road. It won’t be for everyone as it is fairly slow but Apocalypse Z might be the deepest movie on this list.

Synopsis: Coming by way of Spain, the story follows a man and his cat as they head out on a journey in a world afflicted by a fast spreading virus that turns people into bloodthirsty zombies.

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Zombies Have No Borders

And there we have it, 10 international zombie horror movies that prove the undead are a global threat. From the comedic heights of Juan of the Dead to the grim realism of Apocalypse Z, these films show that there is so much more to the genre than just The Walking Dead. Hopefully, this list has given you plenty of new titles to infect your watchlist.

We are always digging up new horrors, so be sure to check back for more lists. If you enjoyed this global tour, why not check out some more of our zombie horror rankings? I’ll be back soon with more lists. Stay spooky.

🌍 Quick Picks: Global Zombie Essentials

• 🏆 The Modern Hit: Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End (2024)
• 🤣 The Zom-Com Classic: Juan of the Dead (2011)
• ❄️ The Nazi Zombie Flick: Dead Snow (2009)
• 📽️ The Clever Remake: Final Cut (2022)
• 🇫🇷 The One-Shot Wonder: MadS (2024)