Richard Deming - 'Film Threat'

The transcript explores a scenario inspired by George Romero's zombie narratives. Survivors barricade themselves in a cottage, facing the relentless hunger of zombies. Inside, they maintain a semblance of normalcy, but the threat looms large. The narrative delves into the complex emotions between the living and the dead, suggesting that love, not hate, drives the undead's return. Ultimately, the story questions how we confront and survive our memories, as the living must face the transformed beloved.

What items do the survivors use to barricade themselves?

• Plywood and an old armoire

• Bricks and mortar

• Steel bars and chains

• Sandbags and tarps

What does the image of the zombie's hunger symbolize?

• The zombie's desire for companionship

• The unending nature of their hunger

• The zombie's need for rest

• The zombie's fear of the living

What do the survivors refuse to admit inside the cottage?

• Their cowardice

• Their anger

• Their bravery

• Their happiness

According to the text, what emotion brings the dead back?

• Fear

• Jealousy

• Hate

• Love

What action does someone take against the beloved who is no longer the beloved?

• They raise a shotgun

• They call for help

• They run away

• They embrace them