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Spectator Out Loud: Owen Matthews, Bijan Omrani, Andrew Hankinson, Laurie Penny & Andrew Watts

Best of the Spectator

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Zombie Metaphors: Reflections on Society

This chapter explores the cultural significance of the zombie genre through films like '28 Days Later,' highlighting its critique of societal fears related to economic collapse and civil unrest. It discusses themes of masculinity, exploitation, and the importance of community in the face of chaos, drawing parallels between fictional narratives and real-world crises.

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