Weekly Zombie News
14 August 2025, Week 2
From bizarre wildlife phenomena to deep dives into undead culture, this week’s headlines prove that the zombie theme continues to infect every corner of life and science.
Welcome to UndeadHub’s Weekly Zombie News – your source for the latest zombie news from around the globe. From strange wildlife to martial arts mayhem, we bring you the week’s most intriguing undead stories.
🪳 1. “Zombie Rabbits” in Colorado Spark Fascination
Reports from Fort Collins, Colorado, of cottontail rabbits with horn-like growths have gone viral online, earning the nickname “zombie rabbits.” Experts explain it’s Shope papillomavirus, which only affects rabbits and poses no threat to humans or pets. The eerie appearance, however, has captured public imagination and headlines worldwide.
(Source: TIME)
📚 2. ‘Our Age of Zombie Culture’ Explores Modern Anxieties
A New Yorker cultural essay examines how today’s zombie stories - from The Last of Us to 28 Years Later - reflect our collective fears. It argues that themes of grief, nostalgia, and technological overload are fueling a new wave of undead storytelling, resonating with audiences in surprising ways.
(Source: The New Yorker)
🎬 3. Thai Zombie Action-Horror ‘Ziam’ Tops Netflix Charts
Muay Thai meets the undead in Ziam, a high-octane Thai zombie thriller that has surged to the top of Netflix’s global rankings. Combining intense martial arts choreography with gritty apocalyptic tension, the film has been praised for its originality and international appeal in the crowded zombie genre.
(Source: Netflix / Wikipedia)
🎵 4. Yungblud & Florence Pugh Release Emotional “Zombie” Single
British musician Yungblud has teamed up with actor Florence Pugh for a haunting new track titled “Zombie.” The emotionally charged ballad blends orchestral arrangements with raw vocals, exploring trauma and survival. Its cinematic music video has already attracted millions of views and strong critical praise.
(Source: Wikipedia)
🧪 5. Researchers Model Zombie Outbreak Scenarios in New Study
A new academic paper uses zombie outbreaks as a model for studying epidemic responses. The research explores how different containment strategies - from quarantines to targeted “neutralisation” — impact survival rates. While fictional, the simulations provide insights applicable to real-world pandemic planning and crisis management.
(Source: arXiv)
🕷 6. Spider-Zombifying Fungus Named After David Attenborough
Scientists have discovered a newly classified parasitic fungus that infects spiders, effectively turning them into “zombies” by controlling their behaviour. The fungus was named in honour of Sir David Attenborough for his contributions to natural history. The discovery adds to our understanding of parasite-host manipulation in nature.
(Source: The Independent)
☣️ Stay Alert, Stay Undead
That’s all for this week’s dispatch. Keep your eyes open and your brain protected, we'll return next week with more rotten headlines and viral revelations from the world of the undead.
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