oh yeah, romero started it all! i think the zombie flick is a staple of the horror genre, and though i do really enjoy "infected" movies as well, ie 28 days/weeks later, and planet terror, there's just something about the dead coming back to life that sets those movies apart. i do however think that the new-ish "zomedy" sub genre of zombie movie is something to behold. oh, and i can't believe that i didn't put this next one on the list.
-zombieland. this flick is freaking awesome lol. the rules are awesome and i am intrigued by the word that there will be a sequel.