The Encyclopedia Zombica Universal Zombie Movie Rating System

In order to supplement the information contained in the Encyclopedia Zombica, our list in-progress of every zombie movie ever made, we've created a rating system. It's super-scientifically extrapolated from atomic cosmic transmissions. Instead of a simple 1-10 scale, like some stupid Olympic figure skaters' 9.5-9.9s, we've opted for a more sophisticated points system. Each point is awarded based on the fulfilment of our super-scientific criteria.

1. Headshot/Annihilation - Must the zombies be killed by headshot or full-body annihilation? Give the movie a point.
2. Dialogue - Is the dialogue snappy? Give the movie a point.
3. Believable Monsters - Suspension of disbelief isn't necessary, but it sure helps.
4. Humor - Comic relief is good in even the gravest situations. The best movies get this point.
5. Gore/VFX - You can't have a great zombie movie without good gore.
6. Setting - Interesting or original settings make a big difference when it comes to maintaining attention spans.
7. Body Count Ratio - Lots of people AND zombies need to die. Otherwise, what's the point of it all?
8. Creative Violence - Headshots and evisceration are cliche at this point.
9. Wild Card - This point is for something special or something that makes us cheer out loud
10. Overall - This point is simply for whether we liked the movie or not.

For Example:
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
+1 Headshots/Annihilation - Yes (headshots)
+0 Dialogue - No
+1 Believable Monsters - Yes
+0 Humor - No
+1 Gore/VFX - Yes (does a lot with a little)
+1 Setting - Yes
+1 Body Count Ratio - Yes (everyone dies)
+1 Creative Violence - Yes (zombie girl trowels mother in the basement)
+1 Wild Card - Yes (early and influential)
+1 Overall - Yes
8 points for Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Look forward to the Encyclopedia Zombica Universal Zombie Movie Rating System in the upcoming Encyclopedia Zombica 2.0.