A reanimated corpse, also known as a ZOMBIE, is a creature that has been brought back to life through supernatural or scientific means. Zombies are often depicted in popular culture as mindless, shambling creatures with an insatiable hunger for human flesh. They are typically portrayed as being created by a virus, a curse, or some other form of dark magic. Zombies have become a staple of horror films and literature, and have been featured in countless works of fiction.