Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies
Lonnie, a crop duster pilot, must lead a mismatched group of survivors to escape the deadly zombie horde after an experimental chemical, intended to control the invasive kudzu vine, transforms the citizens of Charleston, MS into zombies.
Why it matters
A Southern-fried mashup of zombie chaos and backwoods comedy that leans hard into low-budget charm and regional flavor.
- Practical effects and gooey zombie makeup lean into DIY spirit, evoking 80s splatter flicks more than polished modern undead fare.
- The setting’s kudzu-infested Mississippi backdrop taps into folk horror’s love of invasive nature run amok.
- Combines campy humor with genuine gore—perfect for fans of infectious zombie outbreaks who don’t mind their apocalypse served with a side of southern sass.
- Not a polished thriller, but its scrappy energy and local color make it a cult-curious watch for those who treasure micro-budget horror’s unfiltered weirdness.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
100
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
83
Cerebral
14
Survival
50
