The reanimated corpse, a staple of folklore, film, literature, and popular culture for nearly 200 years, is explored by Dr. Emily Zarka as she deconstructs significant zombie moments in popular culture.
Exhumed: A History of Zombies
The concept of reanimated corpses has been a part of folklore, film, literature, and popular culture for nearly 200 years, with its origins dating back to the 19th century.