Zombies used to be EVERYTHING to us. So why did we stop caring about them?
Zombies have been a fixture of popular culture for decades, but in the early 2000s and 2010s, they experienced a surge in popularity like never before. From hit TV shows like The Walking Dead to blockbuster movies like World War Z, it seemed like zombies were everywhere. But since 2015, the popularity of zombies has sharply declined, leaving many to wonder: was the zombie trend just a passing fad, or has the genre evolved into something new?

In this video essay, we explore the rise and fall of the popularity of zombies, and the factors that contributed to this shift. We examine the political and social events that shaped the zombie genre and how they influenced the public's perception of zombies. We also discuss the evolution of the genre over time and how it has changed to reflect changing cultural values and societal anxieties.

We explore what replaced zombies in popularity, and how the zombie genre has influenced other genres. Finally, we examine whether the zombie genre can make a comeback with shows like HBO's Last of Us being released or whether it is destined to remain a relic of the past.

Overall, this video provides a look at the rise and fall of the popularity of zombies, and the factors that contributed to this shift. Whether you're a horror fan, a pop culture enthusiast, or just curious about the ebb and flow of popular trends, this video essay is for you. So, join me as we explore the evolution of the zombie genre, and what it can tell us about our culture and society.

00:00 Introduction - The Height of the 2000s Zombie Phenomenon Fear
1:55 The Origin of Zombies: Where did zombies come from?
2:05 The Voodoo Zombie History
2:30 The Modern Zombie: George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead
2:59 Zombies as the backdrop for social commentary
4:24 Zombies Aren’t Important: Zombies movies are about the the people and social dynamics
5:42 1970s Zombies and horror movies
6:57 1980s Zombies and horror movies
7:42 1990s Zombies and horror movies
8:09 Zombies, post-9/11 panic, and the politics of fear
9:00 28 Days Later and Dawn of the Dead: The movies that made zombies after 2001
10:04 Zombies are Back! Statistics of the number of zombie movies that came out before and after 2001
11:00 Zombie books that came out before and after 2001
11:20 Zombies as a cultural phenomenon
12:27 Exploring the human condition and confronting fear through zombies
15:32 The end of zombie popularity
16:32 The election of Donald Trump and the death of the zombie genre
17:43 What are post-horror movies?
18:30 The use of gaslighting in horror movies
19:06 Jordan Peele’s Get Out: The best post-horror movie
20:18 The future of the zombie genre

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