Fido
Timmy Robinson's best friend in the whole wide world is a six-foot tall rotting zombie named Fido. But when Fido eats the next-door neighbor, Mom and Dad hit the roof, and Timmy has to go to the ends of the earth to keep Fido a part of the family. A boy-and-his-dog movie for grown ups, "Fido" will rip your heart out.
Why it matters
A retro-futuristic zombie satire that blends dark humor with heartfelt family drama, riffing on Cold War suburban anxieties through the undead.
- A quirky subversion of zombie tropes, mixing 1950s Americana with rot and gore for a fresh tonal cocktail.
- Standout practical effects by KNB showcase decaying flesh with playful detail and a dash of charm.
- Timmy and Fido’s bizarre friendship grounds the film emotionally, balancing laughs with genuine pathos.
- Perfect for fans of genre mash-ups who appreciate horror’s ability to critique social norms without losing its bite.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
29
Supernatural
0
Creature
73
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
43
Survival
33
Zombie
