2. 1920s – White Zombie
Narrative- A young man turns to a witch doctor to lure the woman he loves
away from her fiancé, but instead turns her into a zombie slave.
Iconography- Many common props were used in this film like, knives, guns,
coffin and was set in a graveyard.
Characters- The main characters in this film are, Madeleine who is the fiancé of
Neil parker. There are both protagonist and antagonists in this film.
Setting- It is set in America in a church and outside in a graveyard. It is set
mainly at night to add to the theme of horror.
Style- The style of this film is black and white and uses both diegetic and non
diegetic sounds the diegetic sounds are the sounds of screaming and objects and
background sounds. The non diegetic is the male voice over.
3. 1950s – Teenage Zombies
Narrative- A group of teenagers found themselves trapped on an island run by
a mad scientist who intends to run everyone in America by turning them into
Zombies.
Iconography- Cages were used in this film as well as equipment found in a
science lab like test tubes, experimental tables etc.
Characters- The main characters are the teenagers: Reg, Skip, Julie, Pam and the
scientist Myra
Setting- It was set in the prison cages in the science lavatory which were being
held on an island in America.
Style- Although the film is in black and white is it shown in mainly a darker light
to add to the sense of mystery and horror.
4. 1980s – Night of the Zombies
Narrative- There is an investigation concerning two soldiers who have gone
missing, later 2 bodies are found by the CIA, There are roomers that zombies
may be around.
Iconography- Common props are used to portray the soldiers like, helmets,
guns, bombs, blood etc.
Characters- The protagonists in this film would be the investigators and the
soldiers who have gone missing and the antagonist would be the zombies in the
film.
Setting- The film starts off in a small town and the gradually moves on to New
Guinea jungle.
Style- The film is in normal coloring.
5. 2000s – 28 Days Later
Narrative- Four weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads
throughout the UK, a handful of survivors try to find sanctuary.
Iconography- Fire, blood, guns, equipment from the science lab in the
beginning.
Characters- The main character is Jim who wakes up in a hospital/science
lab and realizes what has happened and the city is completely deserted of
people.
Setting- It is set in the city of London.
Style- It is in normal HD coloring and has a higher budget so better
equipment was used for the lighting, cameras used etc.
