Running head: THE WALKING DEAD ANALYSIS The Walking Dead Analysis Student Name Institution Course Due Date 1 2 THE WALKING DEAD ANALYSIS Introduction Introduction to the Zombie Apocalypse, written by Joshua D. Ambrosius and Joseph M. Valenzano III tries to explain a few things. First, the article’s primary focus in on the resurgence and the redefinition of the genre of zombies and horror movies in existing T.V. programs. The primary focus of discussion dwells upon explaining the fundamental concepts of the T.V. series The Walking Dead (TWD). TWD has redefined the terminology and relationship existent regarding zombies and their acceptance in current television-viewing. The major concepts of TWD are family, religion, science/medicine, and government. Despite the previous depiction of zombies and horrors in movies, their fierceness and lack of mercy, TWD offers a different perspective that regards the survival of a zombie apocalypse. The zombie and the horror genre on television have previously received a lot of skepticism from viewers on their negative approach of solving issues depicted through their actions (Ambrosius & Valenzano III, 2015). However, TWD and different T.V. programs like The Last Ship and Under the Dome have redefined the character of the horror genre. The primary focus of TWD represents sectors like family and government, taking the concentration away from the negativity involved with the type. Summary of the Article Ambrosius’s and Valenzano II, I’s primary focus in the article, regards the four fundamental concepts of the movie The Walking Dead. The four ideas are religion, family, science/medicine, and government. Choosing TWD to perform the analysis was a goal by the authors to show the shift of the horror movies genre from one of negativity and anomaly to one that many people currently living in the world might relate to and try to comprehend. The article talks about the new approach regarding the zombie genre. According to the depiction displayed by TWD, a zombie apocalypse would focus more on togetherness and survival rather than hate THE WALKING DEAD ANALYSIS 3 or death. The article divides into different sections. The Introduction talks about the success TWD had in depicting ways that the horror genre, previously considered as one full of cult relates more to every-day living. According to the authors, a new definition of the zombie genre confirms that it does not comply with the old definitions in any way. The new millennium represents a zombie “renaissance” that defines the type as one involving basic concepts of living. The content analysis focuses on the procedures the authors used and the definitions of the fundamental concepts and their impacts on the program. Every idea depicted in the movie had to show and deliver a compelling message to its audience. However, the intensity of the depiction varied from one concept to another (Ambrosius & Valenzano III, 2015). The primary idea in TWD is family while ideas like science/medicine, religion, and the government fluctuate up and down across the program series. The authors’ attempt to explain TWD comes as an initiative to redefine the concept of the horror genre of movies. The genre has previously delivered a message of cult affiliation that witness’s resilience and denial from many people. However, by performing an analysis on TWD, the authors are trying to show the definition of the genre. Therefore, the authors set out to answer the question of whether the genre is evolving and what it has evolved to become. The research, then, remains conducted through observation and statistical analysis. The authors view all the series from season one to five while analyzing the main concepts depicted in every season. The findings showed that the program’s fundamental concepts were similar to those experienced by people in the ordinary world (Ambrosius & Valenzano III, 2015). The findings are vital in not only changing the mindset related to the genre but also shows that more people can refer to the program. Another right audience of the article beside the academics would be many skeptics of 4 THE WALKING DEAD ANALYSIS the plan and genre and even its viewers. They would learn a lot about TWD from reading the article. Strengths and Limitations The authors of the article performed an excellent job explaining about the shift of the horror genre to one that focuses on critical aspects relevant to society and how the community can solve different issues. The essential concepts of family, government, religion, and medicine/science from the program try to relate to every-day life. The ideas are the basis of living in the current world. Therefore, for the authors to note that and perform an analysis of such fundamental concepts, they aimed to show the relationship between the program and the real world. Also, the statistical review of every movie is systematic and informative. Every season has a different central concept that the authors have correctly and appropriately measured and shown. The article served its purpose. However, the authors fall short in one dominant idea. The authors took the entire horror movie genre and summed it up in one program, TWD. Therefore, the research conducted by the authors relates more to TWD rather than all horror movies (Ambrosius & Valenzano III, 2015). Even though the authors try to prove that the horror genre has experienced a resurgence through more positivity rather than negativity, the basis cannot rely on a few T.V. programs. Different horror movies, even produced today, still depict a lot of cult and negativity. TWD might focus on the significant concepts of society, but many more of the horror genre always describe negativity and a lot of sects. Proposal The authors of the article tried to convey an apparent message using the material: the horror genre does not always depict cult or negativity. The principal audience that would benefit from the research are skeptics of the horror genre of movies. Different people believe different 5 THE WALKING DEAD ANALYSIS concepts especially regarding the horror genre of film. However, it remains clear that most people still convey the old style of the messages of negativity regarding horror movies. Programs like The Walking Dead are proving otherwise about the genre. The primary method of communication about the research on TWD performed would remain by the usage of the four fundamental concepts used in the program. Everyone in the world relates to either family, government, science/medicine or religion on one way or another for survival or prosperity or any other aspect of life (Ambrosius & Valenzano III, 2015). A lot more people would lend an ear to something that talks of the same issues that they go through on a daily basis. By understanding that one can relate to a program because it talks about every-day struggles, more people would listen to and watch the horror genre of movies. Conclusion Ambrosius and Valenzano III perform a splendid job using the article. The article not only changes the vital concept depicted by the horror genre of movie but also explains the fundamental concepts of The Walking Dead and how evident they are towards every-day living. The article is informative and accurate (Ambrosius & Valenzano III, 2015). I would recommend the item especially to those who feel different about horror movies and to those looking to understand how TWD relates to life in general. The authors have performed due diligence regarding the article. 6 THE WALKING DEAD ANALYSIS Reference Ambrosius, J. D. & Valenzano III, J. M. (2015). Introduction to the Zombie Apocalypse. United States: National Communication Association.
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