For those of you new to the zombie universe or those living under a rock, Hollywood has gone and butchered another great story. Rumor has it that the film adaptation of World War Z by Max Brooks will center around the initial outbreak of the virus whilst the protagonist (Mr. Pitt) runs around like a crazy trying to stop the inevitable epidemic.
Really? Um, because last time I read the book, the story takes place 12 years after the outbreak and is an oral history in the form of transcripts derived from survivor interviews. The zombie world has been lit up by this travesty... as it should.
There have been some horrible remakes of wonderful, unique tales which cannot be forgiven or ignored. Starship Troopers, anyone?
True, we all have the freedom to interpret and adapt fiction as we see fit. However, if the original is never offered or available for the wider world, then the morals and, the awesomeness of work will be corrupted for many.
Gosh, I hope there is enough rage circulating through the electronic world to warrant some last minute script rewrites. Come on, Mr. Pitt. Aren't you a champion for the underdog?
Rise up, zombie fiends. Rise up and vocalize your hunger for some good Z. Rise up and take a bite out of some tasty Hollywood flesh.
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