The Walking Dead 5.11 - 5 Talking Points From The Distance
2. Classic Horror Aesthetic
One standout factor about The Distance is how it's shot in a very traditional horror film style. First time contributor Larysa Kondracki excellently directs the episode by providing some truly creepy visuals that should remind viewers of scenes from classic horror maestros like Romero and Craven. Take for instance the zombie roadkill sequence, followed up with the chilling view of the ghostly walkers approaching through the blood-smeared windshield. Or the run through the eerily-moonlit woods with the undead attacking from all directions. We even had the requisite horror movie cliche (turning off the engine, Glenn? Really?). Despite being a show about zombies, The Walking Dead doesn't always genuinely feel like horror, but The Distance does its best to change that impression, and does it frighteningly well.
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