zombies - my thoughts and rambles 
background info - my history w the zombie trope
I feel a great attachment to the zombie media trope for a few reasons. One is that i have OCD compulsions related to doomsday prepping, so watching zombie media can be both self destructive and reasuring. Its a reminder of my fears of not being prepared enough to be safe in the case of a big emergency.
It is also a point of comfort, where I feel like I WOULD actually be more prepared than MOST ppl. I feel so ill prepared for and often disgusted by the real world of jobs and money and assets/property (AKA hypercapitalism and how it abuses the poor and disabled), so a world free from that where I can garden and forage freely and people can build their own communities free from capitalist pressures feels like a comforting fantasy. I have a lot of survivalism skills because of this being a long term special interest of mine. I have also thought a lot about how property ownership in the US (where I live currently) is so deeply deeply flawed, and built on history of bloodshed. Getting rid of this land ownership model is compelling to me. I know this idealized world in which I would survive and thrive in widespread terror is both selfish and unrealistic. But it has provided me an odd comfort since I was a preteen, and I do think it provides interesting thought exercise.
The other main way I feel bonded to the zombie trope is through my autism and other mental health issues. I grew up with inappropriate facial expressions and body language because of my autism, often having a flat affect. I've had so many people tell me I "sound high" or sound deeply disinterested when I'm making an effort to not mask. As well, long term depression and trauma have left be with deep rooted dissociation and depersonalization that often feels like being a zombie. It feels comforting to see these traits as a quirk and identity instead of a reason for others to distrust me.
[my favourite zombie media! IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER]
With some thoughts about each! This is all my opinions, so take everything with a grain of salt. Every section will only have major spoilers (names or timing for character death, plot twists etc.) under a drop down menu! Otherwise there will be no major spoilers, although I may mention anything thats a sort of content warning, such as how severe certain themes are, or how much the story has character death (as a disclaimer for those who may like zombie media but not want a death heavy story).
Shaun of the dead
This movie was great. Its a british zombie comedy about a guy in his 20s who is.. boyfail. The zombie apocolypse starts and he finds himself playing a leader role in his group and finding new self confidence and respect despite not having that prior.
Theres a lot of dumb jokes, and its a fun light hearted watch. There are a ton of character deaths, but only one was actually upsetting to me. There is a romance plot as well, which I felt was decently well written and endearing.
8/10 , definitely recommend a watch, especially given that its a movie so its such a quick watch!
School! Live/ Gakkou Gurashi
One of my favourite zombie media of all time!! Its so good both as a zombie show and a show overall. Low on gore and death for a zombie series, so good for a more mild watch for the genre. HOWEVER there are several well written sad scenes so not a TRUE light hearted watch. Just lighter for the zombie genre, if that makes sense.
Great elements of post apocolypse domestic life, a theme I really really enjoy. However, that doesn't mean the show is slow or boring. There are several quick cooking scenes, gardening, and doing laundry with a drying line. I really enjoy these sort of B-roll domestic shots. Also really strong themes of found family in this vein.
There are some intense psychological themes in this one, so be warned if thats not your thing. I think they're pretty well written. VERY satisfying twists in several episodes and really really good narrative story telling.
there is also some sapphic themes/implications for one of the characters. I am unsure if shes canonically queer or I was just reading the scenes that way as a queer person!! But if you like subtle yuri, you might enjoy that.
10/10 a great series!! Both a personal favourite and a great show! (True cringe media enjoyers know personal enjoyability and how good the series are are two seperate metrics LOL)
The Walking Dead
WIP
The Last of Us (Show)
WIP also ive only seen season 1 so far PLS no spoilers. ALso i have not played any of hte games BUT i have watched a significant portion of them in clips. so no spoilers just in case there!!
Left 4 Dead 2 (pc game)
WIP the fact that preteen me had a crush on ellis tells you pretty much all you need to know about my terrible taste in men /hj
Warm Bodies
WIP super cheesy and a little weird but I enjoyed watching it! skins uk actor jumpscare tho LMAO
THIS PAGE IS A WIP, stay tuned for future updates. If a part seems empty , Its probably only partially written, and im adding more info soon!