In the late Qing Dynasty, the British invaded Guangzhou. At this time, an ancient temple in Sanyuanli was attacked by The Zombies, causing panic in the city. The successive zombie attacks also affected the entry of opium, which made Roberts, the leader of the British army, furious. Roberts leads the British army to wipe out The Zombies, but on the way to the ancient temple, he is attacked by The Zombies and half of the British army is killed or wounded.

The dramatic and blood-filled scenes in The Zombies keep the audience glued to the screen. The historical context of the late Qing Dynasty adds to the allure of this film. The Zombies is known as one of the horror films with the perfect combination of historical and supeatural elements.