For
my research paper I’m researching why zombies are so popular in 2012. In fact,
the popularity of zombies has been growing since the early 2000’s. My essay
will argue that zombie’s became popular because of the worlds change in tone
after 9/11. Specifically, zombie films and other mediums offer people a
cathartic release to fears in modern society. One of the biggest flaws in my
argument is that zombie films have been around since the 60’s, and many of the
best films in the genre come from that era.
While
this is true, quality does not equal popularity. I agree that Dawn of the Dead
(1978) is one of the best zombie films ever made, however it was not a box
office smash at the time. It had a cult audience to be sure, but it never
amounted to the heights The Walking Dead (2010) has in terms of cultural relevance.
I would also argue that older zombie films have received a revival after the
Zombie Renaissance (2002 – onwards). Zombies have always had their share of
cult classics, but the mainstream exposure has never amounted to what it is in
2012.
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