Now Kim Paffenroth was the second person I contacted for this project. I picked up his book, "Gospel of the Living Dead: George Romero's Visions of Hell on Earth," as research material early on and just read on and on and on. What an excellent study.
I don't think it's any secret that I am a big fan of George Romero's work and it's always interesting to something most people wouldn't take so serious get a scholastic and analytical treatment. Kim Paffenroth did that with this book.
Paffenroth is a religious scholar and a professor of theology. Imagine writing zombie books (on top of books on the bible and religious studies) and teaching religion classes. I love it. It's the perfect example of combining work and a passion and/or past time.
I don't think it's any secret that I am a big fan of George Romero's work and it's always interesting to something most people wouldn't take so serious get a scholastic and analytical treatment. Kim Paffenroth did that with this book.
In Gospel of the Living Dead, Paffenroth thoroughly examines Romero's "dead" series and their cultural significance. By doing so he presents the idea that the zombies in these films are really...us.
The most intriguing aspect of the book was the connection these movies have to religion. Paffenroth delves into the films use of Christian imagery. Dante's Inferno is a predominate basis of comparison. It sounds like a mouthful and like heavy reading but its absolutely interesting.
I was able to speak to Kim at length for the documentary. His office is adorned with autographed posters, books and movie collectables. He's easily the coolest Professor on that college campus. I look forward to sharing his words on the subject matter with you. In due time of course :)
Cheers
L
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