Welcome everyone to another Halloween-oriented list. This week, we will be looking at the walking dead, or undead if you will, zombies. Zombies are very dangerous creatures. Sure, they are slow and not very bright, but they are dangerous in packs, as one bite could infect anyone, causing an outbreak in just a couple of hours. So, with that said, it’s no doubt that zombies have gotten extremely popular in our generation. They’re like ghosts of the eighties, or aliens of the first time movies came out. So, with that said, let us look at the ten greatest zombies in my opinion. First off, only one zombie per franchise, and only from what I have seen. I am also including hordes of zombies, as well as just one single zombie. So, with that said, let us start the list.

#10: Ghouls from Hellsing Ultimate



What the hell, Hellsing Ultimate? Okay, for those who are not aware, these ghouls? They aren’t ghouls. Ghouls are mindless creatures who devour the corpses of humans, as well as shapeshift to lure people into desserts and kill them. These Ghouls behave more like zombies rather than ghouls. Still, they are pretty cool. The ghouls are only created when someone who is not a virgin is bitten by a vampire. When they turn into ghouls, they then begin to hunt down people and eat them. But they are a lot stronger than they look, as they are able to use weapons, and can handle any damage. However, since they are under the control of a vampire, if the vampire is killed, the ghouls will die too. Though, from what I have seen in Hellsing Ultimate, killing the one who created the ghouls is easier said than done. These zombies may have lied with their names, but they are still pretty cool

#9: Them from Highschool of the Dead



Now, this is what a zombie is like. Now, sure, these zombies have nothing special about them, and the fact that they can’t see, or smell, and can only hear people is actually kind of a downgrade from other zombies, but what makes them so special is that these were part of the first zombie apocalypse in anime. Sure, Highschool of the Dead isn’t a perfect anime by any means, but I still love seeing all the zombie killing action, and this show delivers. And what good would the zombie killing action be without zombies. Them are just so good at being those kinds of zombies that get knocked around so damn much, that I am surprised some of them stay in tact after the beating is over. Sure, these zombies are nothing special, but being the first zombies to start an outbreak in anime is a special talent in my book.

#8: Walkers from The Walking Dead



Yeah, we all know that The Walking Dead is a popular show. And who could disagree/ It really is a good show. And one of the things that makes it good are the Walkers. The Walkers are the more common group of zombies in the show, besides Roamers and Lurkers, who have completely taken over the earth ever since the outbreak started. The only way to kill them is to destroy the brain. Even cutting off their head doesn’t kill them, though they can’t do much as a head. But, what makes them so great is how they really aren’t the main villain of the series, rather, it’s humanity that is the main villain, while these guys just add to the problem. No other zombies in fiction have just been a minor problem, and yet, that still, somehow, makes the Walkers just as awesome.

#7: Cordyceps from The Last of Us



I don’t know if Cordyceps count as zombies, but, they look like zombies, they behave like zombies, they caused tons of death to the human race like zombies, so screw it, their zombies. Now, these creatures are created by a dangerously infecting fungus that infects the human brain, killing the brain cells, leaving the infected human insane and violent. After the human dies, the fungus moves out of the human's brain to spread spores into the air, in order to infect more humans. However, what makes them ever worse is the stages they can go through. The first are Runners, who are pretty easy to kill. They’re just fast zombies. Then there are Stalkers, who jump out at you to try and kill you. The Clickers are worse, because even though they can’t see, they use echolocation to find people to kill them and are much stronger. But the worst are Bloaters, who are so strong that if they grab you, you have no chance of escape. You’re dead. Simple as that. Still, the Cordyceps are a very interesting kind of zombie, and that’s what makes them so interesting.

#6: Redeads from Legend of Zelda



Yes, that’s right. There are zombies in a Nintendo game. And they don’t seem any different from other zombies. I mean, the first time you meet them is when you first become an adult in Ocarina of Time. When you do, you’ll see that Hyrule Castle Town is completely destroyed, and that there are Redeads walking around, making it look like a dangerous zombie outbreak. Oh, but that’s not all, they also behave a lot like zombies, by latching onto you and eating you. It may not look like it when you consider Legend of Zelda’s polygon graphics, so let’s look at Wind Waker, where the Redeads actually eat Link’s head when they latch onto him. That is just terrifying. And in Twilight Princess, instead of biting you, the will mutilate you with their giant swords. So, yeah, I think this may be the only zombie from something for children, but hey, if they are scary enough to be up there with these past zombies, than they are doing something right.

#5: Hunters from Left 4 Dead



Now, why did I choose the Hunter out of any of the other infected classes. Well, If I chose normal Infected, I would sound redundant. Although the Witch is pretty good, she is only in short supply. And even though the Smoker is pretty cool, I rarely get harmed by him. And even though the Boomers are okay, they are kinda easy to kill. And the Tank is freaking overrated. Also, I never played Left 4 Dead 2, so sorry. So, the Hunter is my choice. What makes the Hunter so good is that they are able to jump across buildings, as well as stalk survivors without them being noticed. But, when they do decide to attack, get ready to piss yourself, because that scream gets you every time. And when he does grab a hold of you, he will begin to start mauling you, and the only way to get rid of him is for another survivor to kill him. Sure, some may like other infected better, but this is just my opinion, and I will choose the Hunter any day.

#4: Big Daddy from Land of the Dead



Damnit, I should have thought of this idea. No doubt that this is a very well done film by the legendary zombie movie director George A. Romero, and with it, came one of the best zombies in movies. But the one that stands out is Big Daddy. Now, even though these zombies eat the flesh of humans and stumble around like any usual zombies, Big Daddy has something that no other zombie could ever have, and that is intelligence. Sure, his speech consists of roars and grunts, but this is his way of communicating with his undead brethren. He is able to get them to do things that normal zombies could never learn. And the best part is that he is able to use a machine gun… That’s right, a zombie with a machine gun. That is the most metal thing I have ever seen in my entire life.

#3: Stubbs from Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse



We all know that it’s fun to kill zombies, but you know what would be better? Playing as one of them. That is exactly what you do in Stubbs the Zombie. In the 1950’s, after Stubbs is brought back to life, he is angry over the fact that he was killed by his lover’s father, and gets revenge on the entire town by devouring as much people as he can, and creating his own army of zombies. This is one of those games that tries so hard to be funny, and oddly succeeds at it as well. All Stubbs is capable of doing is constantly saying the word brains over and over again, but when he is attack humans, he is in no short supply, let me tell you. Other than biting them, he can send his army to attack others, and even through exploding organs at police officers. It’s pretty cool. Stubbs the Zombie is a game that lets you play as the zombies rather than kill them, and I freaking love it.

#2: Nazi Zombies from Call of Duty



Or, the Nazi Zombies from Dead Snow if you’re going to complain about it. Now, I am just going to say this right now. These are zombies… and Nazis…………. ZOMBIES…… AND….. NAZIS…. How can you not kill them. You have a cross between undead creatures that eat human flesh, and corrupted men responsible for the genocide of an entire race. That is why killing them makes it so much better… But, I guess I should talk about where they come from. In Call of Duty, you fight off a horde of Nazi Zombies and see how much you can kill before you die. In Dead Snow, during World War II, when Nazis were killed by a group of townsfolk, they got angry, and wanted revenge on humans by murdering them in their zombie form. That’s all well and good, BUT THEY ARE KILLING NAZI ZOMBIES! WHO WOULD SAY NO TO THAT!?

#1: Crimson Heads from Resident Evil



Oh my god, these things. Now, Resident Evil started it’s life as a Playstation 1 game, and it was… hilarious. Sure, the moment when you find the first zombie is scary, but due to the cringeworthy voice acting, it was just hilarious. But then a remake came out for the Nintendo Gamecube, and completely away the hilariously bad and cheesy voice acting, and made it much scarier. However, with the remake, there were new things about it other than just graphics and voice acting. Along with the remake came something no one was expecting. You all know that, throughout the game, you have to kill the zombies if you want to survive, which is easier said than done thanks to the limited amount of ammo. However, there’s a catch. If you do kill them, make sure that you destroy the head or burn the body with a lighter. If you don’t, they will come back as the dreaded Crimson Heads, a red zombie that is now more stronger and faster. What makes the Crimson Heads so terrifying is that they were never expected by anyone. They come out by complete surprise, and when you see this for the first time, it is nerve wracking, because you feel paranoid about every single dead zombie you pass. You never know when they will get up and start to chase you. But that is what makes Resident Evil so good as a horror game. It makes you paranoid and you never know when they will come after you, and that’s why I love Resident Evil Remake so much. I have not played the HD Remastered one yet, but I hope they did something to top the Crimson Heads.

Well, there you have it. Did you enjoy the list? Tell me what you thought of it. With that said, I will see you all next time