
Exhumed: A History of Zombies
Link copied
Play S1 E1In this new one-hour Halloween PBS special, Dr. Emily Zarka will deconstruct some of the most significant moments in zombie popular culture over the last two centuries to reveal what these creatures say about us.
Cast: Dr. Emily Zarka
TV-PGHDCC
Season 1
3 episodes
1. The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S.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.TV-PGCCOct 16, 2020
2. Why George Romero Changed Zombies ForeverThe 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.TV-PGCCOct 23, 2020
3. Modern Zombies: The Rebirth of the UndeadThis 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.TV-PGCCOct 30, 2020
Exhumed: A History of Zombies
★ 6.0/1020201 season3 episodesEnded
In this new one-hour Halloween PBS special, Dr. Emily Zarka will deconstruct some of the most significant moments in zombie popular culture over the last two centuries to reveal what these creatures say about us.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Dr. Emily Zarka
- Cast
- Dr. Emily Zarka
