“Night of the Living Dead Demons and A Life Worth Living” (SUPERNATURAL TV Series) (original) (raw)

This analysis establishes connections between the Supernatural episode "Jus in Bello" and George Romero's classic film, "Night of the Living Dead," revealing how the show creatively modifies zombie narrative conventions to portray threats in a confined survival space. This dynamic reflects broader cultural and political tensions, emphasizing how these narratives serve both entertainment and cathartic purposes. Through a detailed exploration of character interactions and plot development within the isolated setting of a police station, parallels to Romero's themes of chaos and survival are drawn, highlighting the series' innovative reinterpretation of classic horror elements.