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The Most Unforgettable Apocalypse Action Movie of the 21st Century Is Officially Leaving Streaming

17 years later, this lightning-in-a-bottle classic remains gloriously chaotic and unexpectedly sincere Movies about the end of the world have programmed us to never get attached to anybody, especially when the undead are involved. Assemble a group of survivors, give each of them a recognizable personality, and then gradually kill them off until only a lucky few remain. Even a zombie comedy like Shaun of the Dead decimates the cast, leaving just Shaun and Liz as the last two standing. So when the guy fulfilling the archetype of the battle-hardened warrior deliberately draws the attention of a zombie horde during the movie's climax, every instinct tells us to expect a heroic death. But Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) survives the final battle of Zombieland. So does Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg). So do Wichita (Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin). Somehow, all four members of this found family make it through the movie alive. The final moments even feel like something closer to a romantic comedy as Columbus and Wichita share a kiss. (Spoilers for a 17-year-old movie. Sorry.) With Zombieland leaving Netflix after Aug. 31, now is the perfect time to revisit the zombie apocalypse mo

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The Most Unforgettable Apocalypse Action Movie of the 21st Century Is Officially Leaving Streaming

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The Most Unforgettable Apocalypse Action Movie of the 21st Century Is Officially Leaving Streaming

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