WHY WE CHOSE ZOMBIES
Zombies have been a
part of popular culture for almost half a century, there’s simply no doubt that
they are currently a prevalent topic of entertainment and media coverage these
days. Movies such as Resident Evil Afterlife, 2009’s Zombieland and the Dawn of
the Dead remake became popular because the zombie-deviant film 28 Days
Later exploded in America after a more modest release in England. Each
zombie film is seemingly more successful than the last.
The fascination is not because of the zombies themselves,
they are merely the catalyst; the real fascination is with surviving a zombie
apocalypse. Being a survivor and making your own rules. You don’t have to
report to the same job every day. Food, liquor, cigarettes, cars and guns are
all free for the taking, if you can find them, regardless of your age, because
no one’s standing behind the counter waiting to collect money or check your ID.
That cute girl or guy you’ve always wanted a chance to kiss is now a
possibility. The zombie apocalypse scenario changes all the rules for the people
who must live on afterwards. And compared to other apocalypses that could
happen, it remains the most appealing. All these aspects make it highly
appealing to the male demographic, especially those between the ages of 16-24
