Zombie Movies: The Ultimate GuideFeaturing chronological reviews of more than 300 zombie films-from 1932's White Zombie to George A. Romero's 2008 release Diary of the Dead-this thorough, uproarious guide traces the evolution of one of horror cinema's most popular and terrifying creations. Fans will learn exactly what makes a zombie a zombie, go behind the scenes with a chilling production diary from Land of the Dead, peruse a bizarre list of the oddest things ever seen in undead cinema, and immerse themselves in a detailed rundown of the 25 greatest zombie films ever made. Containing an illustrated zombie rating system, ranging from "Highly Recommended" to "Avoid at All Costs" and "So Bad It's Good," the book also features lengthy interviews with numerous talents from in front of and behind the camera. |
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The Weird Wild Psychedelic Era and the Reinvention of the Zombie | 35 |
Spanish Zombies Satire and Blaxploitation | 59 |
Italy Reigns and the Horror Boom Explodes | 101 |
The End of the Zombieand a Resurrection in Video Games and on DVD | 183 |
Japan Takes Center Stage and the BigBudget Zombie Arises | 217 |
10 Hope for the Future or the Beginning of the End | 299 |
11 The Greatest Zombie Films Ever Made | 301 |
Zombieless Zombie Movies | 323 |
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Index of Film Titles | 335 |
Index of Directors | 341 |
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