If you’re a fan of the horror-thriller genre, then you’ve probably enjoyed Train to Busan. This South Korean zombie apocalypse film has captivated audiences with its intense action and emotional depth. If you’re looking for more movies that offer a similar thrill, here are 18 recommendations that you should definitely check out.

1. World War Z

World War Z stars Brad Pitt as a former United Nations investigator who travels the globe to find a solution to a zombie pandemic. The film is filled with high-stakes action and a race against time to save humanity.

2. 28 Days Later

This British post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Danny Boyle stars Cillian Murphy as a man who wakes up from a coma to find London deserted and overrun by zombies. The movie is known for its intense atmosphere and fast-paced zombies.

3. Dawn of the Dead (2004)

A remake of George A. Romero’s classic, this version directed by Zack Snyder features a group of survivors taking refuge in a shopping mall. The film stars Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, and Jake Weber, offering a mix of horror and social commentary.

4. The Girl with All the Gifts

This British post-apocalyptic sci-fi horror film stars Gemma Arterton and Glenn Close. It tells the story of a young girl who is immune to a zombie pathogen and may hold the key to humanity’s survival.

5. I Am Legend

Starring Will Smith, I Am Legend is set in a post-apocalyptic New York City where a scientist is the last human survivor, fighting off mutated humans. The film is both a gripping thriller and a poignant tale of loneliness.

6. Cargo

This Australian film stars Martin Freeman as a father trying to find a safe place for his infant daughter in a world overrun by zombies. The movie is a heart-wrenching journey of survival and parental love.

7. The Road

Based on Cormac McCarthy’s novel, this film stars Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee as a father and son navigating a post-apocalyptic world. While not a zombie film, its bleak atmosphere and survival theme are very similar.

8. REC

This Spanish found-footage horror film follows a reporter and her cameraman trapped in a building quarantined due to a zombie outbreak. The film’s unique perspective and relentless tension make it a must-watch.

9. The Crazies (2010)

A remake of George A. Romero’s 1973 film, this version stars Timothy Olyphant and Radha Mitchell. It revolves around a small town where the residents are turned into violent killers by a mysterious toxin.

10. Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula

A standalone sequel to Train to Busan, this film is set four years after the original. It follows a former soldier who is sent to retrieve a truck full of money from the wastelands of South Korea, now overrun by zombies.

11. Shaun of the Dead

This British horror-comedy stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. It follows a man trying to win back his ex-girlfriend during a zombie apocalypse. The film balances humor and horror in a unique way.

12. Zombieland

Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin, Zombieland is a comedy-horror film that follows a group of survivors navigating a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies. The film is known for its humor and inventive zombie kills.

13. Overlord

This WWII horror film blends war and zombie genres. It stars Jovan Adepo and Wyatt Russell as American soldiers who discover Nazi experiments creating zombies. The film is action-packed and gruesome.

14. Warm Bodies

A unique take on the zombie genre, Warm Bodies stars Nicholas Hoult as a zombie who falls in love with a human girl, played by Teresa Palmer. The film blends romance, comedy, and horror in an unexpected way.

15. The Mist

Based on Stephen King’s novella, this film stars Thomas Jane and Marcia Gay Harden. It follows a group of people trapped in a supermarket by a mysterious mist filled with deadly creatures.

16. Bird Box

Starring Sandra Bullock, Bird Box is a post-apocalyptic thriller where unseen entities drive people to suicide. The film focuses on a mother and her children trying to find safety while blindfolded.

17. The Host

Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this South Korean film stars Song Kang-ho and tells the story of a family trying to rescue their daughter from a monster that emerges from the Han River. The film combines horror, drama, and dark humor.

18. Day of the Dead (1985)

Directed by George A. Romero, this classic zombie film focuses on a group of scientists and military personnel hiding in an underground bunker. The film explores themes of survival and humanity amidst a zombie apocalypse.

These films offer a range of experiences from intense horror to thrilling action, much like Train to Busan. Happy watching!