10 More Weirdest Cult Horror Films You Need To See

Zombies have very much become shorthand for lazy horror writing in the decades since their big-screen inception, but every so often a film comes along that manages to breathe new life into the tired, husk of a sub-genre.

And 2008's Pontypool is a prime example of how to break new ground in thoroughly charted areas.

A zombie film like no other, this tense and intriguing yarn shows us your typical zombie infestation, but only this time the infection is spread through the words we speak. We follow a group of radio DJs as they try to keep the masses informed as to what's going on, whilst trying to avoid succumbing to the infection themselves.

It's a wholly unique take on the formula that breeds surprisingly tense results, culminating in one of the strangest and most satisfying zombie films you're ever likely to see.

Making the most of its incredibly low-budget by being a more reserved and thoughtful take on the genre, Pontypool was, and still remains, an absolute oddity within the genre; albeit an incredibly well-made and thoroughly original oddity that should be added to your watch pile immediately.