# Hilarious Undead TV Parodies The Walken Dead Depicts Zombies in an Unusual Manner By Matt Ho | Published 2011-10-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-walken-dead References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/the-walken-dead-a-zombie-virus-that-causes-people-to-quote-christopher-walken/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=giAQuLntqXY) Combine Christopher Walken and Zombies and you'll get The Walken Dead, a hilarious parody of [AMC's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-tomato-blood-ketchup-1) original series The Walking Dead. In a typical [zombie movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullets-brains), people get infected with a bite, which transforms them into the mindless, flesh-eating monsters. POYKPAC's The Walken Dead has the same idea, but in addition to cannibalism, the infected undead also gain the ability to channel their inner Christopher Walken. The hilarious parody trailer depicts zombies as mindless wanderers who can quote just about every film and skit that the actor has been involved in. From his monologue in Pulp Fiction to his infamous SNL cowbell segment, most of Walken's famous phrases can be heard here. I'm seriously hoping that this will become a real show. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Zombie Parodies:** The Walken Dead showcases the potential for humorous and creative zombie parodies in film and television. - **Celebrity Channeling:** The ability for undead characters to channel the persona of a famous celebrity opens up opportunities for unique and entertaining storytelling. - **Cross-genre Mashups:** Blending elements from different genres, such as zombies and comedy, creates a fresh and engaging viewing experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Film and Television:** The Walken Dead demonstrates the potential for new and innovative content within the film and television industry, specifically in the realm of parodies and genre-bending productions. - **Comedy Entertainment:** The rise of hilarious zombie parodies like The Walken Dead presents opportunities for growth and success within the comedy entertainment industry. - **Celebrity Branding:** The concept of channeling a famous celebrity in a unique and creative way can be leveraged by the celebrity branding industry to create engaging and memorable marketing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Commemorative Undead Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sexton-single-malt.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-for-dinner-cookbook.md) - [Revived 90s Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruithead.md) - [Horror Movie-Inspired Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-coffin.md) - [Bizarre Transformative Comedy Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-nugget-trailer.md) - [Comedic Christmas Parodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinfell-ad.md) - [Villainous Pizza Crust Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-massacre-by-kfc.md) - [Undead Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-chocolate-zombie-bunny.md) - [Horror-Themed QSR Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-in-the-box-feeding-time.md)