Zombie movies are often praised by fans for their frightening sequences, their artful (or artless) use of gore, and their political/philosophical messages. However, I think an oft-overlooked quality that can really make or break a zombie film is the performances of the actors. (You’d think that acting would obviously be the most important part ofContinue reading “The Top-15 Performances in a Zombie Movie”
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Mantan Moreland: An early zombie comic-genius
“There’s just two things I hate… and zombies is both of ’em!” – Mantan Moreland This coming Sunday will mark 35 years since the passing of Mantan Moreland, a American journeyman actor who attained modest fame in the 1930’s, 40’s, and 50’s for playing comic foils, frequently in B-grade horror films. (Probably, his two best known zombie films areContinue reading “Mantan Moreland: An early zombie comic-genius”