The Roaming Undead

Zombie Evolution Essay

The Quintessential Geek — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:26:09 +0000

Steven Duarte dissects the evolution of the Zombie in modern pop culture, specifically as it relates to movies, in a recent article written for Human Trend. In addition to providing an accurate historical account of zombie movies, the article outlines the importance of keeping the genre alive for future generations.

Zombie Cherub Moleskine Sketch

The Quintessential Geek — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:17:47 +0000

Skineart.com sez:

“What if zombies got into heaven, how different could it be?”

UPDATE: Fremont Walk a success

The Quintessential Geek — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:54:33 +0000

The “Red, White, and Dead” event in Fremont, CA, WA drew in over 5,000 zombiephiles to break the Guiness world record of “Largest Zombie Walk”. See The Ballard News Tribune for details and pictures.

Zombie Walk at Fremont Outdoor Movies (Seattle)

The Quintessential Geek — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:14:08 +0000

Fremont Outdoor Movies in Seattle is hoping to capture the Guiness Book of World Records‘ title of “Largest Zombie Walk in The World” this Friday, July 3rd. Over 4,000 zombiephiles will gather for a night of undead mayhem, as the walk is just part of the fun. Have your picture taken at the post-apocalyptic photo booth, and learn Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” dance. Just don’t forget to dress up! Oh, and it’s a charity gig – make sure to bring a canned good to the show!

Zombie Haiku

The Quintessential Geek — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:07:14 +0000

Encourage the zombie poet in you to come out by reading the entries to Topless Robot‘s Zombie Haiku challenge. Some of these entries are priceless:

Because I love you
That’s why you have to let me
EAT YOUR BRAAAAIIIINS!

Yum yum in my tum
I love brains they tastes so good
Brains I love I hungry

Although the contest is officially closed, you can still post your own zombie-related Haiku poem.

Take the Zombie Survival Quiz

The Quintessential Geek — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:51:00 +0000

How will you fare when the big outbreak hits ? Find out now by taking News and Entertainment‘s Zombie Survival Quiz.

Clearly, I would not last very long:

Cardiovascular paper makes you look like a zombie

The Quintessential Geek — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:16:11 +0000

Paris-based photographer Laurent Champoussin designed these cool-looking paper models of cardiovascular veins. When applied to the skin, it looks like a zombie actually chewed through to the core. The paper is meant to be a work of art based on the écorché model, so don’t expect to find these on the market. Still, I so want this for next Halloween!

[via Street Anatomy]

Teenagers create and star in zombie flick

The Quintessential Geek — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:05:28 +0000

According to the New York Post:

Thanks to three determined teachers and some pals in the entertainment business, about 40 eighth-graders from Queens have turned into a pack of raging, bloodthirsty ghouls — or future movie stars. Take your pick. The project, a 30-minute horror flick called ‘School of the Dead,’ stars 13- and 14-year-old students from IS 145 in Jackson Heights.”

Tommy Wirkola on “Dead Snow”

The Quintessential Geek — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:55:29 +0000

Beth Accomando of KBPS talks to Tommy Wirkola, director and writer of the norwegian film “Dead Snow“, about ideas for the movie, working with zombies, and future development plans. The movie had a limited release in North America starting June 19, 2009.

“Undead and Unwelcome” at #14

The Quintessential Geek — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:30:59 +0000

The Hastings Star Gazette reports that…

“Author MaryJanice Davidson’s newest book, ‘Undead and Unwelcome’ recently reached number 14 on the New York Times Best-Seller list. It’s the highest any of Davidson’s books has ever climbed on the list.”