Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse

Three lifelong Scout friends spend a last weekend together before graduation, planning to earn a final badge and have a normal night out. Instead their quiet town is overrun by a sudden zombie outbreak, and the boys must use knots, merit skills, and prankish ingenuity to survive. When they meet Denise, a tough cocktail waitress with a sharp aim and sharper attitude, she helps turn them into an unlikely team. They improvise weapons, set booby traps, and race through the town trying to rescue friends and gather supplies, balancing slapstick moments with sudden gore. The story keeps a fast, jokey tone while the teens try to prove themselves brave enough for a hero story. Limits and loyalties get thoroughly tested.

Released in 2015 and directed by Christopher Landon, the film was written by Emi Mochizuki, Carrie Lee Wilson and Lona Williams. It blends teen comedy sensibilities with horror tropes and leans into over-the-top set pieces and practical effects, and stunts.

The movie opened modestly at the box office and settled into a cult niche on home media and streaming. It didn't dominate mainstream charts, but steady rental and digital viewership helped it find a young, genre-focused audience over time worldwide.

While not a major mainstream hit, the film developed a small cult following thanks to its comic gore, memorable set pieces and charismatic young cast. It turned into a staple at midnight screenings, inspired Halloween costumes and helped keep teen-centered horror comedies in the conversation for a new generation today.

Reviews were mixed, with many critics praising the young cast, gore effects and wild set pieces, while others pointed to inconsistent tone and broad humor. Fans rated it about 6.6 out of 10. The film centers on friendship, resourcefulness and a tongue-in-cheek take on scouting rites and teen bravado today.