This weekend my hubby and I cozied up to the warm glow of our extremely outdated television and enjoyed some horror flicks, commemorating the season. You know how some people start watching Christmas movies or listen to Christmas music about a month ahead of time to “get into the spirit?” Yeah, we do this with Halloween instead. In addition to having an extremely impressive horror flick collection (including tons of classic monster and sci-fi B movies), my husband also has a beefy collection of Halloween music on vinyl. You know, all those completely dorky tunes from the late 50’s, early 60’s. Yep, the spirit is alive in the Behrenhausen household.

So, to further celebrate the season, I’ve compiled my top 5 favorite zombie movies of all time. I am a HUGE zombie fan.

Top 5 Favorite Zombie Flicks

#1 “Shaun of the Dead”

Who knew a zombie movie could be so freaking funny. The jokes are great, the characters are lovable, and the level of gore is just right. Oh, and I’m a huge Simon Pegg fan.

#2 “Night of the Living Dead”

The 1968 movie that started it all. Directed by the zombie king himself, George A. Romero. The film is entirely in black and white, which adds to the creepiness factor. And of course there’s the famous line, “They’re coming to get you, Barbara.” Here’s a trailer for the movie:

#3 “28 Days Later”

This is the one zombie movie that really freaked me out, because the zombies can actually run. Fast. Really fast. I remember the night that I first saw this I had the freakiest dreams involving zombies running after me. Also, I liked the idea that the main character wakes up from a coma to a zombie-infested Britain. Even more freaky.

#4 “Dawn of the Dead” – 1978

Considered the best of Romero’s zombie series, this film takes place in a shopping mall. This was also remade in 2004, and they did a pretty decent job, but it doesn’t stack up to the original. Frightening and funny.

#5 “Return of the Living Dead”

Definitely the campiest zombie flick I’ve ever seen. This film was made and takes place in the mid 80’s. This was the film that made the idea of brain-eating zombies famous. Complete with graveyard scene, medical supply warehouse and military cover-ups. Not to mention a completely nude female punk zombie.

Could this be any more freaking awesome?! There’s nothing more insulting that someone throwing an item that’s been on their feet at you. And who better to receive this insult than the head dumbass himself? Wouldn’t it be great if this triggered some sort of shoe-throwing-at-Bush sensation? Let’s keep our fingers crossed.

PS. I love this photo.

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