In modern popular culture, zombies appear in horror genre works. The term comes from Haitian folklore, in which a zombie is a dead body reanimated through various methods, most commonly magical …

Sep 13, 2017 · Whether they’re devouring their prey in The Walking Dead or getting their groove on in Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video, zombies dominate pop culture. But are zombies real?

1 day ago · Crowned the godfather of zombies, Romero made five more Dead movies, the best of which are featured in this guide, including Dawn of the Dead and Day of the Dead. Despite Romero’s …

zombie, undead creature frequently featured in works of horror fiction and film. While its roots may possibly be traced back to the zombi of the Haitian Vodou religion, the modern fictional zombie was …

Jun 20, 2025 · The central themes of zombie movies are enduring for many reasons. Here, a survey of their history, from their origins in the 1930s to the present.

Aug 9, 2025 · In an era of globalization and of populism, zombies provide a vivid metaphor for being swept away—by a political movement, or by historical forces beyond your comprehension.

Discover the origin of zombies, from Haitian Voodoo to their roles in popular culture, film, and literature.