American Zombie

Zombie actors dislike zombie movies; they reject selling out and acting "all zombie" for the Man. Zombies' favorite movie, according to a 1997 poll? "The Abyss."


		JUDY Hobbies: Gardening, worm composting, scrap booking, collecting kitten figurines Books on her reading table: Bride magazine, In-Style Weddings, Modern Bride. What’s always in her refrigerator: soy nut butter Personal Goal: Find Mr. Right, get married, ~~have~~ adopt kids Favorite Song: Rainy Days and Mondays (Carpenters) How she died: She doesn’t want to talk about it. Quote: “I’m just like everyone else.”

		IVAN Occupation: Convenience Store Clerk (night shift) Hobbies: skateboarding, girls, writing his American Zombie ‘zine Books on his reading table: American Zombie, Issue #5 (work in progress) Always in his Refrigerator: Vials of Blue Liquid Personal Goal: To gain access to a better copy machine (free of charge) in order to increase production of his ‘zine. Favorite Song: Imitation of Life (Anthrax) How he died: Severe Head Wound (possibly by gunshot or sharp stick) QUOTE: “Carpe Diem. That means, Seize the Day.”

		JOEL Occupation: Political Activist, Founder of ZAG (Zombie Advocacy Group) Hobbies: Playing the guitar, reading, marching in protests Books on his reading table: Manifesto: Three Classic Essays on How to Change the World, Che Guevara on Global Justice, Ten Days that Shook the World Always in his refrigerator: Duct Tape, DD batteries Personal Goal: Equal rights for zombies, including health care, voting privileges, and protection from hate-crimes. Favorite Song:Get up, Stand up (Bob Marley) How he died: None of Your Business QUOTE: “We’re here, we’re dead, get used to it.”

		LISA Occupation: Florist (specializes in funeral arrangements) Hobbies: String art, yoga, regression therapy Books on her reading table: When Bad Things Happen to Good People, Recovering Lost Memories: A Survival Guide, String Art: Step by Step. Always in her refrigerator: Relaxation tea Personal Goal: To find out who she was, where she came from, how she died. Favorite Song: Doesn’t like music, especially loud music. How she died: Stab wound to the abdomen (definitely murder). QUOTE: “I’m not mad.”