sentences:  A new version of the zombie, inspired by, but distinct from, that described in Haitian folklore, emerged in popular culture during the latter half of the 20th century.This interpretation of the zombie is drawn largely from George A. Romero's film "Night of the Living Dead" (1968), which was partly inspired by Richard Matheson's novel "I Am Legend" (1954).The word "zombie" is not used in "Night of the Living Dead", but was applied later by fans.