The concept of zombies has roots in Haitian folklore and African spiritual beliefs. In Haitian Vodou, zombies are believed to be reanimated corpses controlled by a sorcerer or bokor. The term “zombi” originally referred to a person who is resurrected without a soul and forced to work as a slave.
The modern depiction of zombies as reanimated corpses hungry for human flesh gained popularity through literature and film, particularly George A. Romero’s 1968 film “Night of the Living Dead.” Romero’s zombies, though different from the traditional Haitian concept, became iconic in popular culture and influenced countless movies, books, and TV shows featuring undead creatures.
Today, zombies are a staple of horror fiction, often used as a metaphor for societal issues such as consumerism, conformity, and the fear of infectious diseases.
The concept of zombies has roots in Haitian folklore and African spiritual beliefs. In Haitian Vodou, zombies are believed to be reanimated corpses controlled by a sorcerer or bokor. The term “zombi” originally referred to a person who is resurrected without a soul and forced to work as a slave.
The modern depiction of zombies as reanimated corpses hungry for human flesh gained popularity through literature and film, particularly George A. Romero’s 1968 film “Night of the Living Dead.” Romero’s zombies, though different from the traditional Haitian concept, became iconic in popular culture and influenced countless movies, books, and TV shows featuring undead creatures.
Today, zombies are a staple of horror fiction, often used as a metaphor for societal issues such as consumerism, conformity, and the fear of infectious diseases.