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Why the fear of Zombies?

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February 15, 2016

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Why the fear of Zombies? Is it just down to the need for self-preservation? Zombies hold a special place in the heart for many monster fans however in spite of this affection many people wouldn't hang around if the zombie apocalypse came. There are many reasons we fear zombies but one we might not be aware of is called The Uncanny Valley. In this short film The Open University's Dr Stephanie Lay explores this phenomenon.

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