#19: The Zombie Apocalypse Survivors in Movies
The Zombie Apo starter pack is one of my favorites, because no apocalyptic scenario is complete without a cliche-filled cast! Let’s start with the protagonist cop/military guy, the hero of our story who valiantly leads the group with a stoic face and a biceps-to-dialogue ratio that defies all logic. Next up, we have the pregnant woman, a true marvel of bad timing, who insists on going into labor at the most inconvenient moments, because what’s a zombie invasion without a side of imminent childbirth?
Then we have the teenager, desperately trying to prove his worth amidst all the chaos, armed with a combination of questionable decision-making skills and an overdose of teenage angst. Last but not least, we have the generic black guy, tragically destined to meet an untimely demise, because diversity comes with an expiration date in this genre. And let’s not overlook the douche “survival of the fittest” type guy and the stereotypical redneck, complete with a camouflage hat, and a shotgun. Voila!