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Thanks to the classic innovations brought to us from the mind of George Romero, zombies became horror icons. Since then, zombie movies continue to thrive. It is not about the speed zombies move, but the realistic possibility behind their motion. When a person dies their bodies undergo rigor mortis meaning there is probably no way possible for an undead body to resume their natural athletic state.

I have to admit, the most terrifying visual perceived is a zombie clawing their way out of the grave. First off, if bodies begin digging their way out, the living would be grossly outnumbered. Is there anything more frightening than the thought of being devoured by great-great-great-great-great grandpa or grandma Jonas? Imagine that, the very first person in our lineage could also become the self-same entity to snuff out the family tree.

Zombies do not have to be fast to be effective. The fact that a dead body would never realize it is tired makes it more frightening, because the living know they need to rest. So, as we try to curl into a protective fetal slumber, the reality of getting a decent night's rest would be rather unrealistic since we know the dangers involved.

The only reason zombie movies require faster zombies is to increase the action. Nothing more! You are just as likely to jump out of your skin when a zombie appears out of nowhere as you would knowing a fast zombie is chasing you.

The greatest ally zombie movies feature today are the use of camcorders. A camcorder lying on its side in the middle of the street adds a nice touch to any zombie flick. The image of a zombie trudging toward the camera works wonders to build suspense. A fast zombie wouldn't really have the same effect, since they could be miscontstrued as a normal healthy person if you see them from a distance.

Classic horror movies will always have a grip on society. Those are the stories that have frightened people over the years. We can still pay homage to these classics without destroying the vision. I am a little stunned that no one has introduced zombies intent on burying their victims alive. Imagine the terror behind that thought.

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