I don't think audiences will ever get tired of the Zombie genre, becuase its become just that – a genre. It's like asking when will audiences get tired of the action genre.

@Katie: You are saying the zombie "genre" is comparable to the action genre?

No, just that its become a staple of movies in general. Zombies movies are always going to be around, they're not going anywhere.

No. Fail. Walking Dead is a fantastic post apocalyptic anthology spanning years of comics. It's a level of story telling up there with World War Z. With enough material to last years on TV.

Comparing Walking Dead to Zombieland is like comparing Das Boot to Down Periscope…

I gotta say, I think you're wrong here Brad. Nevermind zombies, Image Comics is at the forefront of artist integrity in the graphic novel medium. Also the coveted demographic males 18-30 would come for the zombies, stay for the storytelling. Not too many young people even know what Farenheit 451 is. I feel as that as a 22 year old male, having Bradbury and Vonnegut as my favorite writers is somewhat abnormal nowadays. So obviously I'd rather see 451, but I don't necessarily want Durabont. Maybe this will keep him busy and someone else can snatch it up.

@MYMHM: I agree, The Walking Dead is about survival and humanity. I have only read a few of the collected editions so far, but it definitely more than just another zombie story.

The more zombies movies, the better. Dawn of The Dead is one of the greatest films of all time, balancing drama and action. The same goes for it's sequel, Day Of The Dead, and the recent 28 Days/Weeks Series. And if it's not that, it's a total turnaround in horror action with movies like Planet Terror and the Resident Evil Series. Even the direct to video House Of The Dead 2 movie had it's own stake in the genre. Everyone seems to have their own take these days, while in previous times it was all about ripping off Romero (zombi series, even the uneccsary remake of Dawn of Dead 2004). And what about Shaun Of The Dead? This genre hasn't come even close to running out of steam.

I am an avid fan of The Walking Dead and I think Darabont is just the man to bring it to the forefront with a mini series.There is so much story to the book, it's not just about "blasting" zombies, there is a human element to it that tugs at your emotions. Robert Kirkman brought a lot of character to this story and really makes you feel for them. I am very excited, i also enjoy most zombie movies, so there is that too.

At one point, wasn't Mel Gibson supposed to be directing (and possibly appearing in) the remake of Fahrenheit 451? That seemed like an interesting combo of personality & subject.

fuck yeah we need zombies