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From the voodoo-inspired "Ghouls" of the 1930s to the sprinting, viral-infected hordes of the 21st century, the zombie has evolved from a niche horror trope into a dominant cultural metaphor. The 2014 documentary , directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (known for The People vs. George Lucas ), serves as a "definitive" autopsy of this obsession. The Evolution of a Monster

: It explores the voodoo roots of the genre, citing early works like 1932’s White Zombie . Doc of the Dead

Film Review: Doc of the Dead (2014) - This Is Horror Podcast From the voodoo-inspired "Ghouls" of the 1930s to

: Simon Pegg notes that zombies "are us, having succumbed to our own fear, which is our own death". George Lucas ), serves as a "definitive" autopsy

According to the experts interviewed—including , Max Brooks , and Bruce Campbell —the zombie’s appeal lies in its reflection of the audience: