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Exhumed: A History of Zombies

2020 1 season 3 eps TV-PG

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S1 · E1 · Oct 16, 2020

The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S. Episode 1

In the first episode of our three-part special series, we explore the complex history of the zombie—from its origins in the spiritual beliefs of the African diaspora to the development of Vodou in Haiti. Learn how one of the most enduring monsters in popular culture evolved in the midst of slavery, racism and prejudice.

S1 · E2 · Oct 23, 2020

Why George Romero Changed Zombies Forever Episode 2

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.

S1 · E3 · Oct 30, 2020

Modern Zombies: The Rebirth of the Undead Episode 3

This final episode of our three-part series, brings us to 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.

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Exhumed: A History of Zombies

Season 1

The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S. Episode 1

Why George Romero Changed Zombies Forever Episode 2

Modern Zombies: The Rebirth of the Undead Episode 3

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