The Scariest Moments of a Zombie Apocalypse
Horror from the Darkest Depths
The zombie apocalypse has long been a staple of horror, thriller, and science fiction. It's all too terrifying to actually imagine. But what makes this fantasy so scary? We'll walk you through some of what makes the zombie apocalypse the stuff of nightmares.
Tunneling Through the Undead
Perhaps the most intense and frightening aspect of coming face-to-face with the living dead is the reality of having to make your way through them. Imagine the tension of knowing that any misstep could lead to being eaten alive or worse. The absolute darkness of a zombie-filled tunnel, with the sounds of shuffling feet and groaning growing closer and the occasional glimpse of eyes in the shadows could make for a truly nightmarish experience.
Out of the Shadows, They Emerge
When the undead strike, they often appear with overwhelming force. While living humans have to navigate their way through hordes of zombies there often appears to be no escape. The sheer number of marchers in the dead army and the overwhelming presence of their rotting corpses, creates a situation where your only options are to fight or run. One can easily get lost in the sprawl of cold, unrelenting flesh.
The Appalling Decimation of Humanity
It goes without saying that the death toll in a zombie apocalypse would be astronomical. Witnessing the number of survivors dwindle and entire societies destroyed is a reminder of the fragility of humanity and the harsh realities of death. No one wants to be the last remaining survivor of a disaster.
The Unsolved Mystery of Their Origin
In a zombie apocalypse, it can be difficult to make sense of the world. People are faced with the harsh reality of their mortality, while struggling to understand how it all happened. Not knowing the origin or cause of the plague can be emotionally draining. Without a cause, how can you be sure something worse won't happen?
Struggling for Survival in a Post-Apocalyptic World
The world after a zombie apocalypse is one unlike any other. Whatever resources were previously available become much harder to come by as the population dwindles and supplies run out. To survive, people are often forced to scavenge for food, clean-up the debris of destroyed cities, and live in dangerous, refugee camps. This new reality is a painful reminder of life’s fragility and unpredictability.
The Scariest Moments of a Zombie Apocalypse: The Summary
Facing the zombie apocalypse is the stuff of nightmares. You will have to brave zombie filled tunnels, the sheer number of undead marchers, the decimation of humanity, and the unsolved mystery of their origin. But when they pass, you'll have to scavenge for resources and try to make a life in the post-apocalyptic world as the memory of the zombies haunt you.