zombie

Reanimated human or animal corpse. Stereotypical zombies are characterized by animalistic behavior, indifference to pain, and an insatiable hunger for human flesh (particularly brains). Some zombies walk with a stiff gait and outstretched arms due to rigor mortis. They are a common monster in horror (theme) fiction and video games due to their predatory nature and tendency to shrug off debilitating injury.