Movies like Diary of the Dead

A modern take on the zombie genre, 28 Days Later offers a harrowing vision of London devastated by a highly contagious virus. Fans of Diary of the Dead's fast-paced action and exploration of a society falling to chaos will find this Danny Boyle's film to be a riveting experience.

This film uses a found-footage style of storytelling as it follows a group of friends trying to survive a monstrous attack on New York City. The real-time narrative and first-person perspective provide an intense and immersive experience comparable to Diary of the Dead.

Another entry from zombie maestro George A. Romero, Dawn of the Dead takes the terror to a shopping mall where a group of survivors barricade themselves against the undead. With its mix of horror and satire, fans of Diary of the Dead's approach to consumerism and social breakdown will find much to appreciate here.

While not exactly zombies, The Crazies depicts the residents of a small town transformed into violent maniacs after a toxic substance pollutes their water supply. Those who enjoyed the blend of social commentary and horror in Diary of the Dead will appreciate the similar themes of government conspiracy and public unrest.

Romero's take on a post-apocalyptic world, Land of the Dead features a society divided by class lines and an evolved undead threat. Fans of Diary of the Dead will appreciate the continued social commentary intertwined with zombie horror.

Continuing with Romero's seminal undead saga, Day of the Dead delves into the collapse of society in an underground bunker setting. It explores themes of isolation, mankind's will to survive, and the ongoing threats of both the living and the dead, much akin to the survivalist elements in Diary of the Dead.