After being largely forgotten, the zombie is now making a pop-cultural comeback. Whether in films, series, or books – the walking corpses are everywhere. But the origins of the myth reach far back into the past.
"Zombies"
Main character, interviewee
Episode: "Myths: World’s Greatest Mysteries,"
Airing on German public TV, June 1, 2023
A journey through cinema and history reveals how zombies evolved from Haitian spiritual traditions into Hollywood horror, exploring their deeper cultural significance as powerful symbols of resilience.
Black Zombie
My research consulted
Documentary directed by Maya Annik Bedward. 2026
In this new one-hour Halloween PBS special, Dr. Emily Zarka will deconstruct some of the most significant moments in zombie popular culture over the last two centuries to reveal what these creatures say about us.
"Monstrum: Exhumed, A history of zombies"
Interviewee
PBS special, television, October 30, 2020
Could there be a real zombie outbreak? If so, DOC OF THE DEAD can help you prepare. This definitive guide to all things undead delves deep into the evolution of the zombie genre in film and literature, as well as its impact and influence on pop culture, to deliver a comprehensive, fast-paced, highly entertaining look at a contemporary social pandemic of global proportions.
Brought to the screen by the makers of THE PEOPLE vs. GEORGE LUCAS.
"Doc of the Dead'
Interviewee, consulting producer for Haiti segment
Documentary directed by Alexandre Phillippe, and produced by Robert Muratore & Kerry Deignan Roy. 2014
