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Zombies Have Evolved Into Complicated, Relatable Characters On Television

Closeup of zombies pressed against a fence and reaching out toward the camera.
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Long a character in literature, film, and television, the zombie has undergone a dramatic change in the last decade.

One of horror's most popular character types has become more human.

Zombies first appeared in literature in the 17th century, and in film in 1932. But it was the popular TV series "The Walking Dead" that elevated the cannibalistic undead to pop culture stars.

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