Lucio Fulci’s Zombi 2 Shark Fight – Movie Details
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Overall Theme: The article draws a parallel between two instances of public naming/identification leading to confusion and unexpected outcomes: the naming of a British research ship and the proliferation of zombie film titles. It explores how initial popular choices can be overridden, yet still leave a lasting cultural impact, frequently enough resulting in multiple entities sharing similar names or identities.
Key Points & Summary:
Boaty McBoatface: The story begins with the famous case of “Boaty McBoatface,” a name suggested by the public for a new British research vessel. Despite winning a landslide vote, the ship was officially named the RSS Sir David Attenborough. Tho, a smaller autonomous underwater vehicle was named Boaty McBoatface, acknowledging the public’s preference.
The Attenborough & Ongoing Confusion: The article suggests that the original naming controversy will likely cause confusion for years to come, as peopel continue to associate “Boaty McBoatface” with the larger research ship.
“Dawn of the Dead” & “Zombi 2”: The article then transitions to a similar situation in the horror film world. George A.Romero’s “Dawn of the Dead” (1978) was followed by Lucio Fulci’s “Zombi 2” (1979). Multiple Titles & “Video Nasties”: “Zombi 2” was released under numerous titles (“Zombie,” ”Island of the Living Dead,” “Zombie Flesh eaters,” etc.) and gained notoriety as a “video nasty” in the UK.This proliferation of titles created confusion and a cult following. Fulci’s Legacy: Lucio Fulci is described as the “Godfather of Gore,” and “Zombi 2” is highlighted for its over-the-top gore and bizarre scenes (like a zombie fighting a shark).
Parallel: The article draws a parallel between the two situations, suggesting that both demonstrate how initial public choices or creative works can be overshadowed or duplicated, leading to lasting confusion and a complex cultural legacy.
Image Description:
The image shows Oscar Isaac as King Hamlet. It’s a promotional image for a production of Hamlet.
Links:
The article includes several links to external sources:
Vox article about Boaty McBoatface
National Oceanography Centre page about Boaty McBoatface (AUV)
Indiewire gallery of best horror movies of the 1970s
Indiewire list of best 70s movies
* Indiewire article about the history of coprophagia in cinema
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