Z-MOM (2024) is a gripping horror-drama that redefines the zombie apocalypse through a raw, emotional perspective. Directed by Jennifer Kent, the film explores the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child in a world overrun by chaos, blending terror with deeply personal stakes.

Set in a post-pandemic nightmare where a mysterious virus has transformed humans into savage, flesh-hungry creatures, the story follows Sarah (Elisabeth Moss), a resilient single mother determined to protect her young daughter, Lily (Brooklynn Prince). After a brutal attack, Sarah is bitten—but instead of turning into a mindless monster, she becomes something new: a hybrid, caught between human instincts and an overwhelming hunger.

As Sarah battles her worsening condition, she discovers an eerie connection to the infected—an ability to influence their actions, making her both a target and a possible key to survival. Seeking answers and a cure, she teams up with a skeptical but resourceful scientist, Dr. Ethan Marks (Oscar Isaac), and a desperate group of survivors.

Together, they navigate treacherous urban ruins, fend off violent human factions, and uncover the terrifying truth behind a secret government experiment on hybrids like Sarah.

With tension mounting and her control slipping, Sarah is forced to make an impossible choice—risk losing herself to the infection or sacrifice everything to keep her daughter safe. Z-MOM delivers a pulse-pounding blend of horror and heart, challenging the limits of love, survival, and what it truly means to be human.