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Z-O-M-B-I-E-S

2018

Two star-crossed freshmen – a zombie, Zed and a cheerleader, Addison – each outsiders in their unique ways, befriend each other and work together to show their high school and the Seabrook community what they can achieve when they embrace their differences.

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Strongest cautions

  • Products & advertising2/5
  • Romance2/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

As a Disney property, it is associated with franchise merchandising and soundtrack releases.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

A central teen crush and relationship develops between Zed and Addison, with mild romantic moments.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

The zombies are comedic and non-threatening, though the segregation theme has some tense moments.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Includes some light slapstick comedy and mild staged football-themed conflict between students.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show courage by standing against exclusion and risking social rejection to support one another.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imagination through its musical format and fantastical setting.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

The story centrally portrays social difference and inclusion through humans and zombies, using the conflict as an allegory for prejudice.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It offers informal social learning about discrimination, belonging, teamwork, and community change rather than academic instruction.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Friendship, empathy, welcoming outsiders, and cooperation are central virtues and are presented positively.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong messages promote inclusion, cooperation, challenging prejudice, accepting differences, and recognizing shared potential.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The young leads show empathy, persistence, and willingness to bridge social divisions, though they also face ordinary teen conflicts.

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  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. Did products, possessions, or buying things matter to the story? What message did that send?
  3. Which choice in Z-O-M-B-I-E-S would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Z-O-M-B-I-E-S, and what caused that change?
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