Don't you get it? We are The Walking Dead!
Robert KirkmanRead
To me, the best zombie movies aren’t the splatter fests of gore and violence with goofy characters and tongue in cheek antics. Good zombie movies show us how messed up we are, they make us question our station in society… and our society’s station in the world. They show us gore and violence and all that cool stuff too… but there’s always an undercurrent of social commentary and thoughtfulness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The best zombie movies serve as a reflection of society, revealing its flaws through horror and social commentary.
Robert Kirkman's quote emphasizes that while zombie movies are often associated with gore and absurdity, their true value lies in their ability to provoke thought about societal issues. They reveal the darker sides of humanity and prompt audiences to reflect on their own lives and the world around them, using horror as a medium for deeper commentary.
Themes
ZombieMoviesSocietyCommentaryHorror
In practice
Example use cases
In a film critique, I might say, 'Like Robert Kirkman said, the essence of zombie films lies in their reflection of our society.'
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