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Monstrum: Why George Romero Changed Zombies Forever

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Considered the “godfather of zombies,” George 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 its continued popularity. This is part two of a three-part special. Part of the "Monstrum" series.

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Runtime: 19 minutes 42 seconds

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