Tag: Apocalypse

[REC.] or Quarantine?

by Cat Russell, posted in Film and Television

A debate as old as time, which film is better the original or the remake? Weigh in on whether the Spanish hit REC or the American version Quarantine is better (since they both follow the same storyline)? Or if a Hollywood version was even needed in the first place!

Z-Nation’s Newmerica is a Reflection of Trump’s America

by Cat Russell, posted in Current Events, Film and Television

Z-Nation's Newmerica has eerie similarities to Donald Trump's MAGA America. The horror genre is a direct reflection of societal fears and Z-Nation's Season Five is here to prove that.

Zombie Classics for Beginners

by Cat Russell, posted in Film and Television

Ever wanted to start watching zombie films but don't know where to start? Here's a list of zombie classics for beginners. All the classic zombie films in order for you to watch!

‘Plague Land: Reborn’ by Alex Scarrow Review

by Cat Russell, posted in Literature

NetGalley Book Review I really thought this book was going to be about something different. I was expecting a zombie book since it spoke of a virus and the title uses the word 'plague' (full-disclosure: I didn't read any other novels in this series, but the author could have done a better job explaining the … Continue reading ‘Plague Land: Reborn’ by Alex Scarrow Review

The Power of Film: ‘Night of the Living Dead’

by Cat Russell, posted in Academic, Film and Television

Films are a powerful medium; they are able to reach mass audiences and can spread ideas or awareness on topics to whomever watches them. George A Romero's 'Night of the Living Dead' is a groundbreaking piece of visual culture that set benchmarks for horror films and standards for the modern idea of zombies for every film that came after.

‘Feed’ by Mira Grant Review

by Cat Russell, posted in Literature

Book Review Honestly, this book is worth the 5 stars, I don’t know why anybody would want to rate it any differently. I loved everything about this book, from the characters to the plot, it was all amazing. This story is what it says on the cover, Publishers Weekly called it, ‘Gripping, trilling and brutal’ … Continue reading ‘Feed’ by Mira Grant Review