I'm a fan of the genre, but primarily when Romero directs. He's made some pretty incisive observations of human nature using the zombie scenario (which, in its modern form, he's responsible for creating). Of particular note are the original Night of the Living Dead (a classic masterpiece, it's not often a film that old features a black protagonist) and Land of the Dead, wherein the zombies begin to develop rudimentary consciousness - bringing about the question, how do we define what is human? I Am Legend was a nice take as well, hinting that zombies were the next phase of human evolution. (Apparently this is clearer in the director's cut than the theatrical release.)
There have been many mindless takes on the genre, where it is just an excuse for latex and red corn syrup, but when done right it can be a wonderful vehicle for exploring the definition of humanity and human behavior in the face of crisis. However, you must at least be able to tolerate the level of gore, and I certainly don't blame anyone who can't.
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Date: 2011-01-07 09:57 pm (UTC)There have been many mindless takes on the genre, where it is just an excuse for latex and red corn syrup, but when done right it can be a wonderful vehicle for exploring the definition of humanity and human behavior in the face of crisis. However, you must at least be able to tolerate the level of gore, and I certainly don't blame anyone who can't.