Publisher: Baylor University Format: Trade Hardcover Length: 168 pages Description: "This is an excellent resource not just for fans of low-budget zombie films, but for anyone who wants to understand the appeal of the genre." --Publishers Weekly This volume connects American social and religious views with the classic American movie genre of the zombie horror film. For nearly forty years, the films of George A. Romero have presented viewers with hellish visions of our world overrun by flesh-eating ghouls. This study proves that Romero's films, like apocalyptic literature or Dante's Commedia, go beyond the surface experience of repulsion to probe deeper questions of human nature and purpose, often giving a chilling and darkly humorous critique of modern, secular America. "This project makes an important contribution by exploring the far edge of theology and pop culture. By connecting Romero's work to Dante's Inferno, the author challenges readers to view horror movies, and zombie films in particular, as making important theological claims. Well written, well researched, a strong and edgy book." -Craig Detweiler, Biola University "Paffenroth puts a surprising twist on zombie movies. The question is not 'What would zombies do?' but rather 'how are zombies like us?' The sins of sexism, racism, classism, and consumerism make the undead eerily familiar. Any fan of the undead whose brain has not yet been eaten will want to devour this book." -William Irwin, King's College "Paffenroth outlines the contribution that Romero has made to contemporary horror cinema in an analytical but highly readable manner. He succinctly profiles Romero's classics, while also outlining their influence on living dead remakes, parodies, computer games and beyond. This lively account uncovers a distinct moral message within George A. Romero's macabre movie mayhem." -Xavier Mendik, director of the Cult Film Archive, Brunel University "The author provides a terrific insights into an under-examined facet of American popular culture. His grasp of the zombie myth and his analyses of the films should inform all future work on the subject." -David Wellington, author of Monster Island: A Zombie Novel Availability: Usually ships within 2-3 business days. Retail price: $19.95 |
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