Reanimated human or animalcorpse. Stereotypical zombies are characterized by animalistic behavior, indifference to pain, and an insatiable hunger for human flesh (particularlybrains). Some zombies walk with a stiff gait and outstretched arms due to rigor mortis. They are a common monster inhorrorfiction and video games due to their predatory nature and tendency to shrug off debilitating injury.
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