Exhumed: A History of Zombies
About the Episode
In this new one-hour Halloween PBS special, Dr. Emily Zarka will deconstruct some of the most significant moments in zombie popular culture over the last two centuries to reveal what these creatures say about us.
Aired:
10/29/20
| Expires: 11/27/20 | Runtime: 50m 56s
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Extras
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The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S.
The first episode of our three-part special series on the complex history of the zombie.16:50 -
Why George Romero Changed Zombies Forever
In this second episode of our special series, we move from the zombi to the Romero zombie.19:43 -
Modern Zombies: The Rebirth of the Undead
In the final episode of our three-part series, we bring us to the 21st-century zombie.16:58 -
The Killer Origins of the Werewolf
How did wolves come to be associated with cannibalism, sorcery, and mental illness?25:32 -
The Werewolf’s Modern Metamorphosis
This episode will help you understand why the popularity of the werewolf continues to grow30:50 -
Legends of the Werewolf
How did these predators come to be associated with cannibalism, sorcery, & mental illness? -
Exhumed: A History of Zombies Preview
Deconstruct some of the most significant moments in zombie popular culture.0:30 -
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A History of Zombies
A three-part special series exploring the complex history of the zombie.
