Monstrum: Modern Zombies--The Rebirth of the Undead
This episode highlights 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. This is the final segment of a three-part special. Part of the "Monstrum" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 16 minutes 57 seconds
- Topic: Arts, Language Arts, Literature
- Subtopic: Classic Movies and Television, Folklore, Storytelling
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2020
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Monstrum
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