31 Scary Movies and TV Shows to Watch in October

Dawn of the Dead is Romero’s fully realized vision of the zombie apocalypse that began in Night of the Living Dead. Return of the Living Dead is Russo’s take on the events that take place after the original film. Both are responsible for many of the tropes we now associate with the zombie genre, and I can’t wait to study them side by side.

“Dawn of the Dead” streams with a subscription on Peacock. Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies, Apple TV rental: $3.99.

“Return of the Living Dead” streams free with advertising on Pluto TV and The Roku Channel, and on Amazon Prime Video with a subscription. Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV rental: $3.99.

Romero’s apocalyptic vision continues in this 1985 sequel.

Free streaming with ads on Pluto TV, Sling TV, Crackle and Tubi, and on AMC+ with a subscription. Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and Apple TV rental: $3.99.

The packaging design for this strip always reminded me of the graphic covers of the Goosebumps series.