21st Century Zombies: Evolving Fears and Cultural Reflections

The video explores the evolution of zombie narratives over the past two decades, highlighting the influence of societal changes, video games, and bioengineering on the portrayal of zombies. It discusses the characteristics of modern zombies, the impact of video games like Resident Evil, and the rise of pandemic zombie films, which reflect societal fears of bioweapons and pandemics.

What societal changes have influenced zombie narratives in the last 20 years?

• Economic growth

• Advancements in technology

• Space exploration

• Terrorism and global warming

How are modern zombies often portrayed in contrast to traditional zombies?

• They are always slow and decaying

• They are always violent

• They are always mindless

• They can be cured or controlled

Which video game is credited with popularizing the fast-moving zombie?

• Left 4 Dead

• Resident Evil

• The House of the Dead

• Sweet Home

What real-world event in 1996 heightened fears of bio weapons in America?

• The Centennial Olympic Park bombing

• The H1N1 pandemic

• The release of Resident Evil

• The SARS outbreak

What is a defining characteristic of the pandemic zombie?

• They are mutated by a pathogen

• They are created by magic

• They are always reanimated dead bodies

• They are controlled by a virus

Which film introduced the concept of fast-moving, decay-free zombies?

• World War Z

• 28 Days Later

• Resident Evil

• Night of the Living Dead

What societal fear is reflected in the film 28 Days Later?

• Fear of nuclear war

• Fear of economic collapse

• Fear of alien invasion

• Fear of viral outbreaks