Monster Expert, Writer/Host, Professor

The award-winning PBS documentary, EXHUMED: A HISTORY OF ZOMBIES premiered on October 30, 2020. Written and presented by MONSTRUM’s Dr. Emily Zarka it takes a deep look at the lore of the zombie throughout American history, examining zombie legends and tales to share what these creatures reveal about shifts in society, history, and our deepest anxieties. EXHUMED: A HISTORY OF ZOMBIES also provides unique insight into America’s dark past of slavery and foreign occupation, as well as modern-day uncertainties about pandemics and bioterrorism.

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Exhumed: A History of Zombies is available for rent and purchase on Amazon, and DVDs are also available to purchase on Shop PBS.