Why George Romero Changed Zombies Forever

The second episode of our three-part special series looks at the Romero zombie. Considered the “godfather of zombies,” Romero’s 1968 film The Night of the Living Dead introduced the flesh-eating reanimated corpse to popular culture. Notably, the Romero zombie’s introduction during a time of great political and cultural unrest in America impacted how it was received—and why we still talk about it.

Writing:
  • Dr. Emily Zarka

Stars:
Release Date: 2020-10-16
Seasons: 1
TMDb: 6.0/10
  • Language: English

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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
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