Because of 'World War Z' and 'The Walking Dead,' I can't pitch a modest little zombie film which is meant to be sociopolitical.
George A. RomeroRead
I go to conventions and universities and talk to young filmmakers and everybody's making a zombie movie! It's because it's easy to get the neighbors to come out, put some ketchup on them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote humorously highlights the trend of young filmmakers choosing easy themes for their movies.
George A. Romero reflects on the overwhelming prevalence of zombie movies among young filmmakers, pointing out that this genre is appealing due to its simplicity and accessibility. By using familiar elements like ketchup to simulate gore, aspiring directors can easily involve their community in low-budget productions, which underscores a trend in creativity that prioritizes ease over originality.
Themes
FilmmakingZombie MoviesCreativityArtIndependent Film
In practice
Example use cases
During a filmmaking workshop, I quoted Romero's thoughts on zombie movies to illustrate how filmmakers often start with familiar themes.
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There aren't that many monsters. It's very hard to create a new monster.
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