I love a good zombie night. Popcorn. Blanket. Lights low. I opened Paramount Plus, searched “zombie,” and, you know what, I was set for the whole weekend. I watched real stuff that’s there in the U.S. as of November. Titles do move, but here’s what I saw and how it felt.
For the full, play-by-play breakdown of that marathon, you can peek at my extended journal on AllFlesh.
What I actually watched
- World War Z (2013)
- Overlord (2018)
- Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015)
- Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Yep, a wild mix. Fast, slow, funny, classic. A little bit of everything.
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The big one: World War Z
I started with World War Z on my Apple TV 4K. It loaded fast. No buffer. The sound hit hard, too. The big Jerusalem wall scene still makes my stomach drop. The swarm climbs like ants. I knew it was coming. I still muttered “nope” out loud. Subtitles were clean and easy to read. I use white text with a light black box, and it looked sharp.
One thing: the movie moves quick. If you pause to grab snacks, the app remembers right where you left off. Simple, but helpful.
“Wait, is this WWII or a monster fight?” Overlord
Overlord is war plus horror, which is an odd pair, but it works. I watched on my bedroom Roku TV. It stayed at 1080p and looked crisp. The church lab scene is gross in a fun way. Think body horror with a comic-book mood. I had one weird moment where captions lagged for a few lines. I backed out and re-opened the movie. Fixed it. Small hiccup.
Silly gore break: Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
Sometimes you need dumb jokes and splat. This one gives that. Teen scouts, duct tape, and a trampoline scene that made me snort-laugh. It’s R-rated goofy, not art-house deep. But it kept my Sunday vibe light. I watched on my iPad with Premium, downloaded it before a short flight. The download was quick, and playback on airplane mode was smooth. If you hate plane Wi-Fi like me, downloads are a lifesaver.
Note: downloads worked for me on the Premium plan. My sister has the Essential plan and doesn’t get offline downloads. So if you travel a lot, that matters. If you’re weighing which tier makes the most sense, for a comprehensive overview of Paramount Plus subscription plans and pricing, you can refer to this detailed guide.
A classic still bites: Night of the Living Dead
Black-and-white. Low budget. Still tense. The farmhouse feels tiny and mean, like the walls are closing in. I put it on late, lights off, snack bowl quiet. It’s slower than modern stuff, but that slow creep lands hard. The stream looked clean for an old film, and hearing the wind hiss in my soundbar gave me chills. Old movies plus modern audio can be a neat mix.
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How the app treated me
- Finding movies: I typed “zombie” and also checked the Horror hub. There was a “Zombies” row for me. It may shift by profile, but it popped up right away on mine.
- Watchlist: Adding and removing titles is one tap. My “Continue Watching” row showed up on my Apple TV and phone the same day. On my Roku, it took a minute to sync, then it did.
- Ads: On my Premium account, no ads. I tested World War Z on my sister’s Essential plan. It had two short ad breaks. Not too bad, but it did break the tension during the ladder swarm. That’s the trade-off.
- Quality: On fiber, World War Z stayed rock solid. Overlord held steady on Wi-Fi in a back room. I didn’t see any big drops or blur.
What I liked most
- The mix: Big studio thrill (World War Z), pulpy war shock (Overlord), silly teen chaos (Scouts), and a true classic.
- Easy wins: Search is simple. The “Zombies” shelf saved time.
- Downloads that work: My iPad flight watch was perfect.
What bugged me a bit
- Rotating titles: Stuff comes and goes. I make a quick watchlist and try to watch soon.
- Minor caption hiccup: Only once, but I did have to restart Overlord.
- Mood breaks with ads: If you love tension, ads can pop the bubble. Premium fixes that, but it does cost more.
Tiny tips that helped me
- Use the search: Type “zombie,” but also try “apocalypse” or “undead.” Some titles hide in general Horror.
- Turn off motion smoothing on your TV. It makes fast zombie action look rubbery.
- Night watch = better watch. These films breathe in the dark.
- If you share a profile, make a separate one for horror. The recs get sharper.
- Want more undead intel? I skim AllFlesh for deep-cut zombie guides before planning the next marathon.
- Keep the October vibe alive with Rob Zombie’s Halloween if you crave a loud, messy follow-up to all these living-dead classics.
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Who this is for
If you want fast, glossy scares, World War Z hits. If you like pulp and guts with WWII grit, Overlord works. Want a laugh with your limbs? Scouts Guide is candy. If you’re a history-of-horror nerd, Night of the Living Dead still teaches a masterclass in slow dread.
Families with small kids? Maybe skip Scouts and Overlord till later. Gore is not shy.
My quick verdict
Paramount Plus gave me a full zombie weekend without hunting all over. I got big thrills, dumb fun, and a classic. The app behaved, downloads were solid, and the horror shelf made me feel seen. I wish every platform kept a steady zombie lane all year, but even with some rotation, this felt like a win.
Would I keep the sub just for zombies? Maybe not. But zombies plus all the other movies and shows I already watch? Yes. I’m keeping it. And now I want a sequel night with snacks and blankets again. You coming or what?
Notes:
- I watched in the U.S., November. Titles can change by region and time.