Night of the Living Dead

The origin of zombie, also known by “zombi” or “zonbi”, according to Christie (2011), Farghaly (2014) and Platts (2013) has its roots tracing back to Haitian folklore of Vodoun (Voodoo or Vodou) magic (Christie 2011, p. 10; Farghaly 2014, p. 8; Platts 2013, p. 549). It is a product of the supernatural, combined with a vague applied science of pharmacology (Farghaly 2014, p. 9). Here, we shall examine the cinematic (North American) version of zombie which is vastly different from its Haitian…

“Raising the Dead.” Journal of Popular Film and Television. (2006):.33:4, 196-205, DOI:10.3200/JPFT.33.4.196-205 The article mainly discusses what aspects of a zombie and their movies are that make them such fowl creatures, while at the same time being impactful with…

showing interest in them. Therefore, zombies are very important in part of pop culture because people made it so. People spend so much time watching tv-shows, movies, playing video games and reading books about these creatures. The tv-show “The Walking Dead” has been on television for five years and millions of people watch this show. Countless hours have been dedicated into not only viewing the show, but also making it. Although it is entertainment, and people view it mostly as a form of…

Zombie Survival Guide: How to Prepare and Survive the Zombie Apocalypse If zombies became a living nightmare, and were no longer just found in the movies, rather in real life as well, life would become very difficult for an individual. First, an individual would have to stay away from a city, due to the large population which would lead to a large zombie outbreak. Second, they would have to gather supplies and weapons. Third, the individual would have to find others, for the reason that being in…

crisis of a zombie apocalypse. Establishing a plan for survival in a zombie apocalypse can vary depending on the person’s primary needs, but it is necessary to be informed of, and also understand the fundamentals. In the circumstance of the walking dead obtaining food and water, gathering weapons, and finding shelter are all crucial to survive. First and foremost, Food is vital for overall health and necessary for providing vigorous energy needed to withstand through a zombie apocalypse. While…

According to Terri Schwartz article on the 7 Reasons Why The Walking Dead is so Popular,” a major reason is due to the realistic appearance of the zombies. She explains, “Greg Nicotero takes meticulous care for the show’s walkers — largely created with practical effects — to look real as they stumble through the woods and…

Despite this constant, the makeup and content of these works tend to grow more violent overtime. More specifically, the television show, The Walking Dead, is a depictions of popular violent media. Although arduous, this show has put tremendous effort into creating monsters that appear as malicious as they actually are. The show has consistently created graphic and realistic zombies. In general, the…

The majority of zombie stories are all based off the same idea, that zombies are all one dimensional flesh eating beasts. In Fido and Last stand that is not the case. They are different from the common zombie theme, because the zombies are more affectionate than some humans. Last stand, the zombies wanted to be far away from the humans, but the humans were trying to find and kill them. In Fido, the zombies had to wear a collar to be calm so they would not become the bloodthirsty monsters the…

Trailer Comparison Essay ‘Deadpool’ directed by Tim Miller and ‘Suicide Squad’ directed by David Ayer both utilise close-up shots as part of their trailers. The ‘Suicide Squad’ trailer commences with closeup shots to introduce all characters which has the effect of making a lasting impression in order to be more memorable. The camera then transitions to a wide shot of a restaurant after exhibiting all the ‘superheroes’ in the prison. The shot has been framed through a window and includes the…

The purpose of this memorandum I to address the outbreak of Ghost Zombie Randolph Hall at Miskatonic University at Arkham Massachusetts to President Algernan Black. A ghost Zombie is a dead person that is being back to life through means of witchcraft. Most people including myself are affected by this outbreak. Recent attack, which sitting in the lunch area, I hear a loud noise coming from the classroom behind me. I then turned around seeing a group of a ghost zombie covered with blood chowing…