The zombie genre spans over many years, with films and cartoon books returning to the 1940s and 50s. For who knows what reason, millions of men and women all over the world are infatuated by the living dead. From the black and white pictures starting in the 50s and 60s to the comic books and films still being made today, zombies are certainly a very significant part of pop culture, and not only in the U.S. People of every age who live in states abroad have an interest in zombies as well. Recently there have been more zombie movies made than ever before.
Maybe one of the best examples of zombie-fever can be seen in the Resident Evil Playstation game and picture series. Initially designed for the Playstation platform, this Nintendo game series quickly increased in popularity, giving way to an equally preferred trilogy film series with another one shortly to come. Night of the Living Dead was one of the first zombie flicks ever filmed, breaking onto the silver screen and in spite of its mixed reviews, gave birth to a totally new class.
Comic books have been a significant part of the zombie genre as well , with old horror comics broadcast in the 1950s when it commenced. Many millions of bucks have been spent on the zombie genre, between comics, video console games, and other products relating to the undead. Though there are definitely other states around the globe that have the same sort of obsession, the US is unique in its obsession with the morbid. Plenty of the movies and video games pertaining to zombies have been made in the United States, for example the Resident Evil series and "Night of the Living Dead". Since the first zombie-related comic book was created in 1949, it has been part of the general public consciousness and a subculture of its own.
There have also been many items published about zombies, including Wes Craven's books like "The Serpent and the Rainbow" to newer "The Zombie Survival Guide" by Max Brooks. As far as modern films are concerned , there are lots of others besides the Resident Evil series. Zombieland is a fine example of a modern zombie flick which mixes components of comedy with romanticism and horror. The zombie genre as a whole is constantly changing, with some aspects always remaining the same.
Zombie computer console games are still commonplace, with a rising number of platforms coming out with new undead journeys for players to go thru and enjoy. Among the more favored zombie video console games today are Resident Evil, House of the Dead, and Left 4 Dead. Even modern music couldn't escape the zombie craze, with musicians such as Rob Zombie creating music which is influenced heavily by many zombie films and similar kinds of flicks and TV shows like the Munsters. It appears as if undead will be a part of pop culture in virtually every country. Between the video console games, books, comics, and movies, it is a popular point of interest which isn't going to depart anytime soon.
Maybe one of the best examples of zombie-fever can be seen in the Resident Evil Playstation game and picture series. Initially designed for the Playstation platform, this Nintendo game series quickly increased in popularity, giving way to an equally preferred trilogy film series with another one shortly to come. Night of the Living Dead was one of the first zombie flicks ever filmed, breaking onto the silver screen and in spite of its mixed reviews, gave birth to a totally new class.
Comic books have been a significant part of the zombie genre as well , with old horror comics broadcast in the 1950s when it commenced. Many millions of bucks have been spent on the zombie genre, between comics, video console games, and other products relating to the undead. Though there are definitely other states around the globe that have the same sort of obsession, the US is unique in its obsession with the morbid. Plenty of the movies and video games pertaining to zombies have been made in the United States, for example the Resident Evil series and "Night of the Living Dead". Since the first zombie-related comic book was created in 1949, it has been part of the general public consciousness and a subculture of its own.
There have also been many items published about zombies, including Wes Craven's books like "The Serpent and the Rainbow" to newer "The Zombie Survival Guide" by Max Brooks. As far as modern films are concerned , there are lots of others besides the Resident Evil series. Zombieland is a fine example of a modern zombie flick which mixes components of comedy with romanticism and horror. The zombie genre as a whole is constantly changing, with some aspects always remaining the same.
Zombie computer console games are still commonplace, with a rising number of platforms coming out with new undead journeys for players to go thru and enjoy. Among the more favored zombie video console games today are Resident Evil, House of the Dead, and Left 4 Dead. Even modern music couldn't escape the zombie craze, with musicians such as Rob Zombie creating music which is influenced heavily by many zombie films and similar kinds of flicks and TV shows like the Munsters. It appears as if undead will be a part of pop culture in virtually every country. Between the video console games, books, comics, and movies, it is a popular point of interest which isn't going to depart anytime soon.
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If you're a zombie genre fan the tune into the Walking Dead on AMC. The rest of Season 2 of The Walking Dead will be airing on AMC in Feb.
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