Modern Zombies: The Rebirth of the Undead
About the Episode
This final episode of our three-part series, brings us to the 21st-century zombie where the monstrous legacy of both the original Haiti zombi and the Romero ghoul play a role in the rebirth of public interest in the zombie. Explore how the effects of new global anxieties like terrorism, bioweapons, global warming and overpopulation have forever solidified the zombie narrative in global society.
Aired:
10/28/20
| Expires: | Runtime: 16m 58s
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The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S.
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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 -
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Legends of the Werewolf
How did these predators come to be associated with cannibalism, sorcery, & mental illness? -
Exhumed: A History of Zombies
Deconstruct some of the most significant moments in zombie pop culture.50:56 -
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.
