As "Zombieland" hits the theaters, we're counting down the best zombie movies of all time - and by "zombie movies" we mean the films that deal with the dead returning to life, with only a few of notable exceptions. As such, we're not counting movies about demonic possession ("Evil Dead" franchise), vampire-like creatures ("Omega Man"/"I Am Legend"), or doctor-aided resurrections ("Frankenstein"/ "Re-Animator").

But if you've ever wanted to know where a zombie's love for brains came from, who wins a fight between a zombie and a shark, and a better use for your lawnmower, then check out the following films.