Days of Darkness (2007) movie poster

Days of Darkness

2007 ·1h 29m · ★ 4.7 (26)

When a comet strikes Earth and kicks up a cloud of toxic dust, hundreds of humans join the ranks of the living dead. But there's bad news for the survivors: The newly minted zombies are hell-bent on eradicating every last person from the planet. For the few human beings who remain, going head to head with the flesh-eating fiends is their only chance for long-term survival. Yet their battle will be dark and cold, with overwhelming odds.

Why it matters

A bleak, relentless plunge into post-apocalyptic zombie horror that prioritizes atmosphere and survival grit over gore splashes.

  • Submerges viewers in a frozen wasteland where the undead aren’t just monsters — they’re an existential force of nature.
  • Practical effects and makeup lean into decay and desolation, evoking the slow death of humanity more than flashy kills.
  • Perfect for fans of European-style zombie tales that trade fast-paced action for oppressive dread and isolation.
  • Not for those seeking clear heroes or hopeful endings — this is survival horror stripped down to its bitter, icy bones.
2 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
71
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
100
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
Zombie

Content Warnings

Body HorrorCannibalismDehumanization

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