If you’re getting a little stir crazy being cooped up in this difficult but necessary self-isolation period we’ve got some good stuff for you guys. It might not take your mind off the situation at hand, exactly, but it could make your time in quarantine pass a bit faster.
So, below, the Kali Krew has put together their list of the best plague themed books, movies, and games that we could think of! A few zombies might shamble their way through, as well.
BOOKS
Infested (Rewind or Die #2) by Carol Gore
Infected (Infected #1) by Scott Sigler
Feed (Newsflesh Trilogy #1) by Mira Grant
Check out Lilyn’s review of Feed!
The Fireman by Joe Hill
Check out Lilyn’s review of The Fireman!
The Stand by Stephen King
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
The Andromeda Strain (Andromeda #1) by Michael Crichton
Earth Abides by George R. Stewart
Check out Lilyn’s review of Earth Abides
The Troop by Nick Cutter
Eight Minutes, Thirty-Two Seconds by Peter Adam Salomon
River of Souls by T.L. Bodine
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
MOVIES
Flu
Check out Gracie’s (featuring the Kali Krew) Focus on the Frightful: Flu
Contagion
Quarantine
The Last Man on Earth
PontyPool
Check out Lilyn’s review of Pontypool
Carriers
GAMES
Plague, Inc: Evolved
The Last of Us
Resident Evil 2
A Plague Tale: Innocence
We hope everyone out there is doing well physically and mentally. This is going to be a bit of a test on working together, showing care for others by taking the necessary precautions. And, most importantly perhaps, don’t panic. You can be worried (I’ll let you, it’s ok) but don’t panic to the extent that you’re actively harming your mental health and that of others. There are enough supplies, when shopping, think of the others in the store and know that others need essentials as well.
We’d also like to add a shout-out to the horror community in general for handling this well by helping each other and special thanks to the authors who have dropped their prices on books. Even though they need the income right now we respect them for not taking advantage and wanting to lend a hand. That’s awesome and it makes the horror community a great one!
GracieKat was the first co-host of Sci-Fi & Scary, Lilyn’s partner-in-crime, and sub-head of the Kali Krew. She reviews horror books, movies, and games for the site. She also does a weekly Focus on the Frightful feature, and is the site list-maker. She is also in control of the Sci-Fi & Scary podcast which will relaunch soon.
