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OverviewWinner of the 2006 Bram Stoker Award, Gospel of the Living Dead connects American social and religious views with the classic American movie genre of the zombie horror film. For nearly forty years, the films of George A. Romero have presented viewers with hellish visions of our world overrun by flesh-eating ghouls. This study proves that Romero's films, like apocalyptic literature or Dante's Commedia, go beyond the surface experience of repulsion to probe deeper questions of human nature and purpose, often giving a chilling and darkly humorous critique of modern, secular America. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kim PaffenrothPublisher: Baylor University Press Imprint: Baylor University Press ISBN: 9781481306973ISBN 10: 1481306979 Pages: 205 Publication Date: 30 August 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface Introduction The Themes of the Current Zombie Movie Genre 1. Night of the Living Dead (1968) Romero's First Look at Hell, Sin, and Human Nature 2. Dawn of the Dead (1978) Consumerism, Materialism, and the Fourth Circle of Hell 3. Day of the Dead (1985) Violence, Perverted Reason, and the Lower Circles of Hell 4. Dawn of the Dead (2004) Limbo and the Partial Victory of Reason and Virtue 5. Land of the Dead (2005) The Deepest Abyss of Hell and the Final Hope Conclusion The Meaning and Future of Zombie Movies Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsDespite [ Night of the Living Dead's] bleakness, the author finds spiritual hope. By attacking human arrogance, the movie reveals the first part of redemption--when 'we realize our weakness and insufficiency.' -- Chronicle of Higher Education Paffenroth weaves Christian theology, social criticism and allusions to Dante's Inferno throughout his discussion of films that feature cannibalism, mayhem and terror-a feat that probably has to be read to be believed. This is an excellent resource not just for fans of low-budget zombie films, but for anyone who wants to understand the appeal of the genre. -- Publishers Weekly Whether readers agree with Paffenroth or not, this book will make a person think.. Paffenroth does the horror world a service by taking the subject of one of its luminaries and treating it as seriously as its fans. -- Dread Central Whether readers agree with Paffenroth or not, this book will make a person think.. Paffenroth does the horror world a service by taking the subject of one of its luminaries and treating it as seriously as its fans. -- Dread Central Paffenroth weaves Christian theology, social criticism and allusions to Dante's Inferno throughout his discussion of films that feature cannibalism, mayhem and terror-a feat that probably has to be read to be believed. This is an excellent resource not just for fans of low-budget zombie films, but for anyone who wants to understand the appeal of the genre. -- Publishers Weekly Despite [ Night of the Living Dead's] bleakness, the author finds spiritual hope. By attacking human arrogance, the movie reveals the first part of redemption--when 'we realize our weakness and insufficiency.' -- Chronicle of Higher Education Whether readers agree with Paffenroth or not, this book will make a person think.. Paffenroth does the horror world a service by taking the subject of one of its luminaries and treating it as seriously as its fans. -- Dread Central Paffenroth weaves Christian theology, social criticism and allusions to Dante's Inferno throughout his discussion of films that feature cannibalism, mayhem and terror-a feat that probably has to be read to be believed. This is an excellent resource not just for fans of low-budget zombie films, but for anyone who wants to understand the appeal of the genre. --William Irwin, King's College Publishers Weekly Despite [ Night of the Living Dead's] bleakness, the author finds spiritual hope. By attacking human arrogance, the movie reveals the first part of redemption--when 'we realize our weakness and insufficiency.' --Craig Detweiler, Biola University Chronicle of Higher Education Author InformationKim Paffenroth (Ph.D. Notre Dame) is Professor of Religious Studies at Iona College. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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