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By Marty Brown
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High school is a real horror in gory Korean zombie show.
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All of Us Are Dead
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Based on 54 kid reviews
Kids say the TV show is notably intense and gory, featuring graphic violence, strong language, and some sensitive themes, making it mostly suitable for older teens. While it has moments of emotional depth and encourages teamwork, the overwhelming gore and mature content have sparked debate over its appropriateness for younger audiences.
- graphic violence
- strong language
- intense themes
- suitable for teens
- emotional depth
Summarized with AI
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What's the Story?
The events of All of Us Are Dead begin when a rogue high school science teacher unwittingly turns his son into a zombie. Soon enough, the man-made undead disease begins spreading, violently, to the other students. The uninfected students attempt to mount a defense to the sudden zombie invasion, but it may be too late.
Is It Any Good?
Zombies tend to be fun horror subjects because of the wide range of things creators can do with them. The twist in All of Us Are Dead is the setting -- this invasion takes place exclusively in a high school, and the surviving students have to sort through some relationship dynamics to be able to successfully fight back. The series overcomes some cliches (e.g., a student getting infected from a lab rat's bite) with a relentless pace and stylized action that make it fun to watch, even when it all seems a little familiar.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about high school. What are some differences and similarities between the high school in All of Us Are Dead and your schools? How does the show use the setting in fun and interesting ways?
Do these zombies have unique features that set them apart from other film or TV zombies? What are they? What are the "rules" of this world and these zombies?
Horror often uses monsters or bad guys as metaphors for feelings or experiences. What could the zombies in All of Us Are Dead be metaphors for? Does the symbolism grow or evolve throughout the series?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 28, 2022
- Cast : Park Solomon , Park Ji-hoo , Cho Yi-hyun
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Action
- Topics : School ( High School ) , Fantasy
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- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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