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Do you think good zombie fiction requires the lack of zombie fiction in that universe? (leminal.space)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I feel like a lot of zombie fiction where characters know what zombies are and the dangerous of getting bitten end up being semi-satirical comedies. Movies and shows where the idea of zombies didn't previously exist seem to be a bit more serious from what I've experienced. I don't know if it's the aura of suspense and mystery or because it leads to more pandemonium.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I agree with that sentiment, though it may just have been a good pun!

The problem is I feel either with people knowing or not knowing, it seems it's all been rehashed and overdone.

Maybe years ago, I would have answered characters must not understand what zombies are and learn the rules along the way.

I used to enjoy zombie movies a lot, but midway through "The Walking Dead" I couldn't take it anymore and I've ignored anything zombie ever since.I suppose I have the same rejection for vampire movies.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Oh hey, this was essentially my experience too, but with the Walking Dead comic! The TV series used plot points from the comic book and I think you can kinda tell where the TV series’ success started affecting the comic and the whole thing turned into an ouroboros of trying to maintain the success of a flashy zombie TV show.

I think maybe it was inevitable. Robert Kirkman’s original idea of a never-ending human drama surrounded by the pressures of zombies doesn’t seem profitable long-term without insane character deaths and (more) deliberate gore porn.