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Hi Popcorn Guy,
I'm doing a report on filmmaker George Romero (Dead films) for my film studies class, and I'm looking for some sources/books to help.  I'm trying to craft a thesis that states: "George Romero uses his zombie films as a platform for expressing his political views and critiquing American society."  Can you recommend some books or websites that talk about this? Thanks!!  

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Hi, Ryan...

First and foremost, go to www.georgearomero.com... this is his offical page, and he blatantly talks about his political views. Stephen King's "Danse Macabre" also has some commentary about the political undertones of the "Dead" films... Also, try David Skal's "The Monster Show." Great book about horror in general, but it does offer some theories, too... finally, check out a book called "The Cinema of George Romero" by Tony Williams. Probably the best book out there about Romero...


Hope this helps,

PCG

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