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From the voodoo-inspired "Ghouls" of the 1930s to the sprinting, viral-infected hordes of the 21st century, the zombie has evolved from a niche horror trope into a dominant cultural metaphor. The 2014 documentary , directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (known for The People vs. George Lucas ), serves as a "definitive" autopsy of this obsession. The Evolution of a Monster

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According to the experts interviewed—including , Max Brooks , and Bruce Campbell —the zombie’s appeal lies in its reflection of the audience: Doc of the Dead

: Simon Pegg notes that zombies "are us, having succumbed to our own fear, which is our own death". From the voodoo-inspired "Ghouls" of the 1930s to

Beyond cinema, examines the broader zeitgeist, covering: George Lucas ), serves as a "definitive" autopsy

: George A. Romero is credited as the "Godfather" of the modern zombie. His 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead pivoted the monster from a product of magic to a biological, flesh-eating cadaver that represents human nature and societal collapse.