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In a world gripped by food shortages, a tenacious Muay-Thai boxer battles a zombie outbreak inside a hospital to save his lover from the jaws of death.
Netflix debuts the movie via their streaming service in the US.
Director Kulp Kaljareuk was quoted saying: “We’ve all seen many zombie movies, but we rarely see zombies involved in hand-to-hand combat or boxing. We wanted to explore what it’s like to fight zombies using the techniques of Muay Thai, which is known for its intensity and the use of the entire body, including elbows and knees as powerful weapons. Each zombie is crafted with special makeup. No CGI was used to create raw and gory flesh. This choice helps give the zombies a visceral, physical presence that draws the audience deeper into the world.”
The film’s title reportedly refers to Thailand’s historical name Siam, but changed with a “Z” for zombies.
This is a Thai action zombie movie.
Ziam premiered on Netflix on July 9, 2025.
Director: Kulp Kaljareuk