Simon Pegg, known for his comedic takes on genre movies, shared his thoughts on the history of zombie movies during the making of \u201cShaun of the Dead\u201d in the book \u201cYou\u2019ve Got Red On You.\u201d Pegg discussed how he believed the zombie movie sub-genre became stagnant in the \u201980s until it was revitalized in 1996 by Capcom\u2019s \u201cResident Evil\u201d games.<\/p>\n
Pegg noted, \u201cThey went quiet after Michael Jackson\u2019s Thriller. Everyone had seen zombies body-popping, and it took the wind out of their scary sails. They became something of a joke, and the zombie genre went a bit dormant. It came back to life, if you\u2019ll pardon the pun, with the Resident Evil games. And that\u2019s what inspired us.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cResident Evil\u201d is a highly popular video game series and played a significant role in bringing zombies back into the mainstream. Pegg\u2019s acknowledgment of the influence of the games on \u201cShaun of the Dead\u201d reflects the impact of \u201cResident Evil\u201d in reinvigorating interest in zombies as a horror genre.<\/p>\n
While Pegg\u2019s timeline regarding the dormancy of zombie movies may not be entirely accurate, his appreciation for the influence of \u201cResident Evil\u201d in reviving the genre is evident. \u201cShaun of the Dead\u201d itself stands as a testament to the creative and comedic potential within the zombie horror genre.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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