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Bub

FilmUndead1968 to 1999

Bub is the zombie of Day of the Dead whom a scientist trains in order to prove the dead can be domesticated. He shows memory, grief and the ability to use a gun. The film's budget was halved to 3.5 million dollars before shooting, and it earned most of its money on video.12

Battle it
First appeared
1985
Released 1985
Source work
Day of the Dead (1985)
George A. Romero
Age rating
Unrated in the US by Romero's choice; 18 (UK)
Made in
USA
What causes it
Never explained
The cause of the outbreak is not established; one character calls it divine retribution.
Intelligence
Some intelligence

When did it first appear?

Ancient worldMiddle Ages1500 to 18991900 to 19671968 to 19992000 to 20092010 to today1985

Released 1985

field notes

What the sources say

1

Played by Sherman Howard, credited as Howard Sherman12

2

Trained by Dr. Matthew Logan, who wants to prove zombies can be domesticated12

3

He remembers fragments of his former life and performs simple human behaviour12

4

Makeup effects by Tom Savini with Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger; Savini won a Saturn Award12

5

Romero called Day of the Dead his personal favourite of the trilogy12

6

He mourns Logan, frees himself from his chains, picks up a pistol and shoots the officer Rhodes12

Sources

  1. Day of the Dead (1985 film) - Wikipedia
  2. Night of the Living Dead (film series) - Wikipedia

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