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EP84. "Zombie" "Satire": 28YL The Bone Temple (+ Bonus Boning Up on "Wuthering Heights")
In this episode, Jo and Adam trace the long, shuffling history of the satirical zombie, from the consumer cannibalism of Dawn of the Dead to the suburban self-recognition of Shaun of the Dead, and the bleak media mirror held up by Dead Set. Along the way, they consider the evolving satirical function of the undead in the 28 Years Later franchise, with passing reflections on the undying TV universe of The Walking Dead.
The main focus of the episode is the release of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, a film that has already provoked confusion, fascination, and a number of deeply questionable…
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