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Survival Instructions for the Zombie Apocalypse! (Infographic)

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“How to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse”
Created by Created by Naomi Shaw:

You might never find yourself being attacked by a bear, but knowing what to do if it happened could save your life. Likewise, although a zombie apocalypse might never wreak havoc on the world, it helps to know how you can protect yourself should you or your home be targeted.

Seal Windows and Doors

If you and your family are boarding up your home so that you can be safe within your walls, you’ll want to secure windows and doors as these are the most susceptible to a zombie attack. Make sure you set the alarm to notify you of any security breaks. It could also do you good to nail solid boards on the inside of your windows – don’t secure them on the outside as they’ll be ripped apart easily by a violent zombie.

Gain Visibility

Although you’re tempted to hide out and shut your eyes until everything blows over, you are going to have to make your home territory more illuminated so that you can see any zombie intruders before they’re traipsing through your home. This means keeping trees and bushes trimmed so that they won’t become handy hiding places for zombies, as well as using spotlights all over the garden, driveway and in any blind spots.

Get the Right Weapons

Remember in Dead Alive where lawnmowers were used to kill zombies? Although this ‘weapon’ or others like it might catch your eye when you’re hiding out in the garage because they promise fast damage, avoid using them. Opt for something more efficient with which you can strike zombies on the head, such as a bat or crowbar. It won’t create such a mess and could save your life by incapacitating them.

Stock up on Essentials

What can we learn from “The Walking Dead”? Besides for having the right weapons, you want to be stocked up on food in your home to prevent yourself from starving. Make sure you have lots of non-perishable foods, such as canned items, as well as foods that don’t expire for years. These include rice, so stock up on many bags of it.

Other than food, you’ll want:

1. Your medications, as well as medical kits in case you need emergency care.
2. Important documents, such as your driver’s license and passport.
3. A utility knife and duct tape. You can use duct tape in a variety of ways, from restricting a zombie should you get up close and personal, to making emergency flip-flops and even repairing a leaking boat.

You could probably make your life a lot easier by getting a tailor-made survival kit from Wise Company that contains all the important things you need when leaving in a hurry, such as a Swiss Army knife, sleeping bags, water filtration bottles, and lots of servings of food to keep you healthy when you’re fighting for your life.
Get to a Safe Zone

Any safety measures you put in place to keep your home secure are going to be short-lived in the case of a full-blown zombie apocalypse, which means you’ll need to move your family to a safe zone sooner rather than later. Some of the best cities to head to include Manhattan which, because it’s an island, can have its bridges shut down to keep people in and banish zombies from its territory.

Avoid Places that Aren’t Zombie-Friendly

Where are zombies going to go to satisfy their hunger for flesh? Stay away from the obvious place: cemeteries. Isolated areas, such as farms, might sound like a good idea, but zombies can walk long distances without getting tired and once they find you, you’ll be unable to get help because you’re far from other people. What about a shopping mall? A study found that such a location could boost your survival rate. That’s because shopping malls often have complex layouts, with many twists and turns, so you have a better chance of dodging the hungry zombie.

Dress to Kill (Literally)

When packing essentials for your move to a safe location, be sure to dress in a zombie-proof way. That means thick, multi-layered clothing made of materials that won’t rip or tear easily (especially if you’re unfortunate enough to become a zombie’s target).

By focusing on these important tips and tricks, you’ll be excellently equipped to outwit, 0utplay and outlive the zombies.

Created by Naomi Shaw

Horror movie fanatic who co-founded Bloody Disgusting in 2001. Producer on Southbound, V/H/S/2/3/94, SiREN, Under the Bed, and A Horrible Way to Die. Chicago-based. Horror, pizza and basketball connoisseur. Taco Bell daily. Franchise favs: Hellraiser, Child's Play, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, Scream and Friday the 13th. Horror 365 days a year.

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AreYouWatching.com: ‘The Watchers’ Interactive Website Is Full of Creepy Easter Eggs

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Are you watching? Ishana Night Shyamalan has clearly been paying attention to her father, M. Night Shyamalan. Not only is she following in his footsteps as a filmmaker, but she’s also embracing a similar mystique surrounding her work.

The new trailer for her feature directorial debut, The Watchers, gives viewers a taste of what’s in store. AreYouWatching.com has launched with even more clues.

Visit the site to join the mysterious creatures that lurk in the Irish forest as you observe a shelter. From the time the sun sets at 7:30 PM until it rises at 5:55 AM, four strangers played by Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, and Olwen Fouere can be seen trapped inside.

You’ll find several interactive items. Click on the gramophone to set the mood with some spooky music. Tap on the birdcage to hear an ominous message from the parrot inside: “I’m going out, try not to die.” Press on the TV to watch clips from a fake reality show called Lair of Love. And if you tap on the window during the daytime … they’ll tap back.

There are also Easter eggs hidden at specific times. We’ve discovered three: a disorienting shot of Fanning’s character’s car at 5:52 PM, a closer view of the captives at 11:11 PM, and a glimpse of monitors at 12:46 AM. Let us know if you find any more in the comments…

The Watchers opens in theaters on June 14 via New Line Cinema. Ishana Night Shyamalan writes and directs, based on the 2022 novel of the same name by A.M. Shine. M. Night Shyamalan produces.

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