In the introduction to American Zombie Gothic Kyle William Bishop states, “Historically, zombie cinema had represented a stylized reaction to the greater cultural consciousness – primarily social and political injustices – and America in the 1990s settled perhaps into too much complacency and stability to warrant serious, classical zombie narratives.” (Bishop, 15) This part in particular stuck out to me the most. My idea of what he said are basically us as Americans caused zombies to truly come alive. Someone intelligent came up with a fun theatrical way to explain how the government or how the world is going to crap. I for one, hate scary movies only by force, dragged by my feet, clawing at the doors refusing to enter have seen only a few. One movie I have seen by choice, Zombie Land. While yes, it is absolutely funny and not as scary as I expected it still shows that for them, the world was gone, the main characters in the movie were the only people left. Looking for a safe place just as we are on this world. We are always expecting the worst and to have safe place like home, it is what we need at the end of the day. Now, most people probably don’t think about it but after doing the research for the last essay made me open my eyes to see what these movies might be saying. Now I see Zombie land is funny yes, but really tells you a story that the world is falling apart it is always helpful to have someone by your side whether family or stranger. The government can one day fail us and we might not have anything to do to stop it. To let go of everything you know is a scary thought and to start over or fight for your life. People do have to fight these fears already but as a hole it could be really scary. Zombies overall have many different meanings that could potentially change views for a lot of people.
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Madeline, I completely agree with you in the sense that the world is falling apart and we need someone to be there with us through it. Whether it be family, friends, or just an acquaintance we need someone there for support and love. I also liked how you compared it to the movie Zombieland, it played it out as there being heroes in the world and you just need a little love and support to stay strong when everything around you is falling apart and you are being chased by man eating zombies.
ReplyDeleteThe relation of zombies and our current society is definitely prevalent and I agree with what you are saying here. There are very connections to what is happening right now and as you said a "fun theatrical way" to explain what is going through this metaphor of zombies.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that zombies are somewhat of a metaphor of what is going on it our world. I think that this is a big reason why the zombie became so popular during the time of war. Of course it is also a really great money making story that people tend to absolutely love! I think that in times of crisis people look for something that is worse than what they are currently going through.
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