Richard Deming - 'Film Threat'

The transcript explores a scenario inspired by George Romero's zombie narratives. Survivors barricade themselves in a cottage, surrounded by the threat of zombies. Inside, they maintain a semblance of normalcy, but the danger is ever-present. The narrative delves into the complex emotions between the living and the dead, suggesting that love, not hate, drives the undead's return. Ultimately, the story questions how we confront and survive our memories, as the living must face the transformed loved ones.

What items do the survivors use to barricade themselves in the cottage?

• Metal bars and chains

• Sandbags and tarps

• Bricks and cement

• Plywood and an old armoire

What does the narrative suggest about the nature of zombies?

• They are afraid of light

• They are fast and cunning

• They are intelligent and strategic

• They are slow but never rest

How do the people inside the cottage cope with their fear?

• By ignoring it and maintaining normal activities

• By calling for help

• By constantly fighting the zombies

• By hiding in the basement

What emotion does the text suggest the living feel towards the dead?

• Love

• Fear

• Resentment

• Indifference

What is implied to happen when the barriers eventually fall?

• The living will escape

• The zombies will retreat

• The living will negotiate with the zombies

• The zombies will invade and consume everything