"This project makes an important contribution by exploring the far edge of theology and pop culture. By connecting Romero's work to Dante's Inferno, the author challenges readers to view horror movies, and zombie films in particular, as making important theological claims. Well written, well researched, a strong and edgy book."
-Craig Detweiler, Biola University
"Paffenroth puts a surprising twist on zombie movies. The question is not 'What would zombies do?' but rather 'how are zombies like us?' The sins of sexism, racism, classism, and consumerism make the undead eerily familiar. Any fan of the undead whose brain has not yet been eaten will want to devour this book."
-William Irwin, King's College
"Paffenroth outlines the contribution that Romero has made to contemporary horror cinema in an analytical but highly readable manner. He succinctly profiles Romero's classics, while also outlining their influence on living dead remakes, parodies, computer games and beyond. This lively account uncovers a distinct moral message within George A. Romero's macabre movie mayhem."
-Xavier Mendik, director of the Cult Film Archive, Brunel University
"The author provides a terrific insights into an under-examined facet of American popular culture. His grasp of the zombie myth and his analyses of the films should inform all future work on the subject."
-David Wellington, author of Monster Island: A Zombie Novel
