
Exhumed: A History of Zombies
Series Overview
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.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
2020 – 2020
Premiered: Fri, Oct 16, 2020
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Modern Zombies: The Rebirth of the Undead”
This final episode of our three-part series, brings us to the 21st-century zombie where the monstrous legacy of both the original Haiti zombi and the Romero ghoul play a role in the rebirth of public interest in the zombie. Explore how the effects of new global anxieties like terrorism, bioweapons, global warming and overpopulation have forever solidified the zombie narrative in global society.
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Exhumed: A History of Zombies | Official Preview | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-13
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Dr. Emily Zarka
Dr. Emily Zarka
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Dr. Emily Zarka
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is Exhumed: A History of Zombies about?
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.
How many seasons does Exhumed: A History of Zombies have?
Exhumed: A History of Zombies comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Exhumed: A History of Zombies?
Key cast members in Exhumed: A History of Zombies include Dr. Emily Zarka.
Who created or directed Exhumed: A History of Zombies?
Exhumed: A History of Zombies was developed and directed by Dr. Emily Zarka.
