The Source: 2009 novel by Joe Schreiber.

The Plot: When an Imperial prison ship, transporting the scum of the Empire, breaks down, its only hope is to scavenge an abandoned Star Destroyer for parts.

But there's a reason it's abandoned: a horrific virus has turned its crew into bloodthirsty zombies, and now the survivors have a battle on their hands.

Why It'd Be Great: Star Wars does zombies. What's not to love?

The Director: George Romero