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Now displaying: November, 2016
Nov 22, 2016

In our second episode on zombies, we talk about the influences on Night of the Living Dead and how it gave birth to the modern zombie film. We also discuss how zombies can represent fears of contagion and death as well as "internal" versus "external" horror.

For more info on Pittsburgh Zombies, check out these articles

http://popularpittsburgh.com/pittsburgh-zombies/
http://www.axs.com/horror-movies-that-were-filmed-in-or-around-pittsburgh-23886

The quote from Roger Ebert can be found here and his entire original reaction to Night of the Living Dead can is available here.

The Know Fear Cast is hosted by Mel, Lisa, and Matt.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @knowfearcast or visit us on the web at www.knowfearcast.com. You can contact us via email at knowfearcast@gmail.com

If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us on Patreon. As a thank you, our donors get access to exclusive mini episodes. Even a little bit makes a huge difference.

Mixed and edited by Matt

Theme music composed by Matt

Nov 8, 2016

For our first episode about zombies, we dig into their history by talking about their ties to Voodoo and the Caribbean.


Go Tell My Horse by Zora Neale Hurston
The Serpent and the Rainbow by Wade Davis
White Zombie
I Walked with a Zombie
The Girl With All the Gifts by M.R. Carey


The Know Fear Cast is hosted by Mel, Lisa, and Matt.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @knowfearcast or visit us on the web at www.knowfearcast.com. You can contact us via email at knowfearcast@gmail.com

If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us on Patreon. As a thank you, our donors get access to exclusive mini episodes. Even a little bit makes a huge difference.


Mixed and edited by Matt
Theme music composed by Matt

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