They're coming to get you… and they're taking over the silver screen! 🧟♂️🎬
From the shambling undead of George A. Romero's classics to the fast-moving infected of 28 Days Later, zombies have become some of the most recognizable monsters in horror history.
The Art of the Zombie Movie takes readers on a fascinating journey through decades of zombie cinema, exploring the films, artwork, and unforgettable creatures that helped turn the living dead into horror icons.
Written by six-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author Lisa Morton, this visually stunning book features more than 500 posters, lobby cards, pressbooks, production stills, and props from zombie movies throughout film history.
Beginning with 1932's White Zombie, one of the earliest films to establish the genre, the book explores the evolution of zombie cinema and the groundbreaking impact of George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead.
But the undead aren't limited to traditional horror!
Discover how zombies have invaded everything from science fiction and Westerns to comedy and Blaxploitation films. The book also explores the international reach of zombie cinema, featuring movies from Mexico, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Japan, and beyond.
Along the way, readers will find interviews, quotes, and special features from influential creators, offering a deeper look at the people and productions behind these unforgettable films.
Packed with rare imagery, fascinating history, and plenty of undead movie nostalgia, The Art of the Zombie Movie is a must-have for horror enthusiasts, zombie movie fans, and collectors of classic cinema memorabilia.
Because some movie monsters just refuse to stay dead!
Features
Written by Lisa Morton, six-time Bram Stoker Award winner
Comprehensive visual history of zombie cinema
Features over 500 images
Includes vintage movie posters, lobby cards, pressbooks, film stills, and props
Explores zombie movies beginning with 1932's White Zombie
Examines the influence of George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead
Covers classic and modern zombie films
Includes interviews, quotes, and insights from film creators
Explores international zombie cinema
Features zombie subgenres including science fiction, Westerns, comedy, and Blaxploitation
Perfect for horror movie enthusiasts, film history fans, and collectors
Inside the Book
The Origins of Zombie Cinema: Explore the early films that introduced audiences to the living dead.
The Romero Revolution: Discover how Night of the Living Dead transformed the genre.
Zombie Movies Around the World: Explore undead cinema from countries including Japan, Mexico, Germany, and Czechoslovakia.
Beyond Traditional Horror: See how zombies found their way into science fiction, Westerns, comedies, and other genres.
500+ Pieces of Movie History: Enjoy an extensive collection of posters, promotional materials, production images, and props.
Product Details
Detail | Information |
Title | The Art of the Zombie Movie |
Author | Lisa Morton |
Product Type | Illustrated Book / Film History |
Genre | Horror / Cinema / Pop Culture |
Subject | History of Zombie Movies |
Illustrations | Over 500 Images |
Coverage | Zombie Cinema from 1932 Onward |

















