If you loved
Remains
Steve Niles · Book · 2004
If Remains hooked you with its claustrophobic focus on two strangers surviving against an endless tide of undead, these titles amplify that tension.
Films on the same thread
Dawn of the Dead
George A. Romero · Film · 1978
Like the isolated protagonists in Remains, these survivors find themselves trapped in a confined space, forcing them to confront the grim reality of a world dominated by the undead.
Day of the Dead
Film · 1985
This film mirrors the psychological strain found in Remains, focusing on how a small, isolated group of people manages their interpersonal conflicts while the undead wait just outside.
Land of the Dead
George A. Romero · Film · 2005
Much like the desperate struggle for sanctuary in Remains, this story explores the societal consequences of humanity clinging to a fortified existence while surrounded by the living dead.
Zombieland
Ruben Fleischer · Film · 2009
While Remains leans into the dread of being the last ones left, this journey captures that same spirit of an unlikely duo navigating a desolate, zombie-filled landscape together.
Series on the same thread
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
Andrew Lincoln · Series · 2024
Remains explores the bond between two people fighting for survival, a dynamic echoed here as two characters struggle to maintain their identity and connection within a hostile world.
FROM
John Griffin · Series · 2022
The trapped feeling of Reno in Remains is captured perfectly here, as residents of a mysterious town fight to maintain normalcy while being hunted by terrifying, predatory threats.
Podcasts on the same thread
To Live and Die in LA
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
If the investigative tension of Remains intrigued you, this deep dive into a disappearance offers a similar sense of high-stakes discovery and personal risk in a dangerous environment.
Unexplained
iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
This podcast explores the unsettling nature of the unknown, mirroring the way Remains forces its characters to confront the inexplicable horror of a world that has suddenly collapsed.
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Common questions
Is Remains set in a specific location?
Remains is set in Reno, Nevada. The story follows a blackjack dealer and an exotic dancer who become trapped in the city after a mysterious event leaves them surrounded by an army of the undead, forcing them to consider if they are the last survivors on Earth.
What is the premise of Remains?
Remains centers on two individuals who are mysteriously spared when the world is overrun by the undead. They find themselves trapped in Reno, facing the constant threat of the surrounding army of the undead while contemplating if there is any safety to be found beyond the city limits.
Who are the protagonists in Remains?
The protagonists in Remains are a blackjack dealer and an exotic dancer. These two characters are the only ones mysteriously spared after the world descends into chaos, leaving them to navigate the dangers of a city overtaken by the undead.
How long do the characters in Remains survive?
The story of Remains explores how long the two main characters can last after they are trapped in Reno. The narrative focuses on their struggle for survival against an army of the undead and their attempt to determine if they are truly the last man and woman on Earth.