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Zombie Origins: From Haitian Voodoo to Halloween Horror
Explore how the zombie myth emerged from Haitian voodoo, traveled across the Atlantic, and was reshaped by early 20th‑century cinema and 1960s counterculture. The episode traces key figures—from W.B. Seabrook and Bela Lugosi to George Romero—and examines how the figure became a staple of Halloween lore and modern pop culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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