25 Ghoulish & Gruesome Zombie Characters We All Love

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Zombies have been a horror staple in TV, movies, and video games for decades, and they’re not going anywhere soon! We’ve put together a list of 25 of the most iconic, terrifying, and influential zombie characters from classic old films, modern franchises, anime, video games, and more to show you the depth and variety that the undead have to offer. Keep scrolling to learn more (if you dare!).

Some well-known and influential zombies include Frankenstein’s monster (Frankenstein), Carrefour (I Walked with a Zombie), and Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th). Other notable pop culture examples are the White Walkers (Game of Thrones), Nemesis (Resident Evil), and even Michael Jackson in the “Thriller” music video.