While The Deadly Global Pandemics Were Something, We Only Saw In Historical Films And Stories Until Two Years Ago, The Ongoing Corona Outbreak First Introduced Many Of Us To The Reality Of A Major Pandemic. 

Horror Movies About Pandemics: Under these circumstances, many people, who were no longer able to go to the cinemas, quenched their thirst for the world of video entertainment by watching reality TV series or streaming movies on streaming services. But the rise of Corona has also boosted interest in the horror genre, especially films about global pandemics. From the outbreak of viruses to the zombie apocalypse, in this article, we want to introduce you to 9 fascinating, highly realistic, and entertaining horror movies about pandemics.

1- Contagion (2011)

The trailer, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh, has received much attention in recent years for its incredible similarities to the start of the recent Corona pandemic. Contagion tells the story of the outbreak of a deadly virus transmitted through the respiratory system as medical researchers and health officials worldwide work to control it. This film looks closely at how the world we live in reacts to a major pandemic and horribly predicts current reactions to the corona outbreak. Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Lawrence Fishburne, Jude Law, and Brian Cranston.

۲- World War Z (2013)

A free adaptation of Max Brooks’ popular novel of the same name, a post-apocalyptic horror-action film starring Brad Pitt as a former UN inspector. After the mysterious virus outbreak that turns humans into zombies worldwide, Gary and his family take refuge in a US Navy ship, where the government analyzes this deadly outbreak. An old virologist claims that a virus causes a new disease and can get the vaccine if it is found. Gray is then tasked with finding the source of the virus outbreak and finding a way to prevent it from spreading further.

3- Outbreak (1995)

Dustin Hoffman and Morgan Freeman star in the film, which is about a medical disaster, based on a documentary called The Hot Zone by Richard Preston. The film takes place in the fictional town of Cedar Creek, where an Ebola-like virus is transmitted from a smuggled African monkey to humans. As the mysterious virus spreads like wildfire, the military and health agencies are working to find a cure and control the pandemic. According to reports, when the film was released, the Ebola virus was actually occurring in Zaire (the country where the virus outbreak in the film’s story also originated). Other Outbreak actors include Donald Sutherland, Cuba Gooding Jr., Kevin Spacey, and Patrick Dempsey.

4- Cargo (2017)

This Australian post-apocalyptic horror drama is one of the few zombie-themed films that finds a coherent human string to portray the emotional burden of such a pandemic. The story of Cargo is told in rural Australia after a violent pandemic. The film’s story is about Andy (played by Martin Freeman), who is infected and has only 48 hours until he is completely infected. In this situation, he must look for a new home for his daughter and protect her.

5- 28 Days Later (2002)

The film is about the mysterious outbreak of a highly contagious virus that has turned humans into violent zombies and led to the complete collapse of human society. Jim (played by Killian Murphy) comes out of a coma 28 days after the virus outbreak and is alone in a devastated city. After a horrific encounter with zombies that leads to his death, Jim is rescued by two other survivors and now has to work with them to survive in this scary world. Aside from the film’s artistic success and critical acclaim, 28 Days Later also had an outstanding performance at the box office and became one of the best-selling films of the year.

6- Virus (2019)

Virus Medical Trailer is inspired by the real outbreak of the Nipah virus in 2018 in Kerala, Malaysia. The film depicts the virus entering Kerala and its slow spread throughout the country. The courageous efforts of medical staff and researchers to control this pandemic follow.

7- Train to Busan (2016)

If you find it difficult to survive in an apocalypse with zombies, imagine having to do it on a zombie train with no way out. This trailer made by South Korean cinema is not only one of the best films of its genre, but many consider it one of the best action films of recent decades. Seok Woo and his daughter are on a train bound for Busan, but their journey turns into a nightmare as a virus that turns humans into zombies. After the train passengers became infected with the virus, the situation became more and more complicated for this father and daughter and his companions.

8-12 Monkeys (1995)

The year is 2035, and after the outbreak of a deadly virus that has wiped out much of humanity, the remaining humans have taken refuge underground to survive. James Cole (Bruce Willis), a prisoner, is chosen to be trained and sent back to find the root cause of the deadly virus outbreak and capture the 12-Monkey Army, the organization that ostensibly blamed the outbreak. Directed by Terry Gilliam, this film, in addition to Bruce Willis, contains unforgettable games by Madeleine Stowe and Brad Pitt. Pete was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and won a Golden Globe Award for his role in the film.

9-93 Days (2016)

93 Days is another realistic depiction of the spread of a pathogen in the world. The Nigerian trailer tells the story of the Ebola outbreak in 2014 and its eventual control by medical staff at Lagos Nigeria Hospital before it penetrated the country’s most populous city. The film focuses on the courageous efforts of medical staff to prevent the spread of the virus and the suffering it endures.