A terrible virus that turns people, mortals in this case, into mindless zombies or bloodsucking vampires has become a threat in Sweden. It is still unclear as to how the virus came to the country but the virus has become left an imprint on Swedish culture, showing up in TV shows, movies and even on the runway.
The well-known actor Alexander Skarsgård was already infected in 2008 when he began playing evil vampire Eric Northman in the TV-show “True Blood,” which recently aired on Swedish television. It appears that he is in the recovery process, as his normal complexion has returned during the breaks in between shooting.
Alexander Skarsgård in “True Blood”. Picture: John P. Johnson.
Ann-Sofie Back, one of Sweden’s most successful fashion designers, also suffers from the zombie flu. Her autumn/winter collection was presented at a runway show in London in February, displaying obvious indications of the dangerous flu: pale faces, empty eyes and lavish clothing.
In October the zombie and vampire flu also reached Stockholm, resulting in congregations of thousands of zombies on the streets of Sweden’s capital.
The next big outbreak is predicted to hit the country soon. On November 20, “New Moon”, the sequel to the teen vampire hit “Twilight”, was released in Sweden.
Due to the fast spreading of the virus, vaccinations are in short supply at the moment. Therefore it is important to protect yourself! Here are some tips:
1) Don’t leave the house without garlic or silver!
2) Sneeze and cough in your arm or a tissue to prevent catching the virus.
3) Avoid people with pale skin, bite tracks on the neck and strong bleeding wounds.
4) Stay at home if you feel sick.
5) Pretend to be a zombie or vampire and join the party if you meet them. Click here if you are not sure about the moves.
Stockholm zombie walk 2009:
Pictures: Patrick Eriksson
Where and when does Stockholm do the Zombie Walk?
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It was last month but I will let you know when there is another one if you are interested.
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Mareike, I’d love to know when the next one is, too! I love costumes, and I’ve always had a thing for zombies (I have an unnatural love of George Romero movies, I’ve seen every one!)
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For everybody who is interested, there is a Facebook group for Zombie Walk Stockholm:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=37213468042&ref=ts
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Mareike, If all vampire’s in Stockholm look like Alexander Skarsgard, then I’m afraid I wouldn’t mind getting infected. I have seen the first two season’s of True Blood, and he is awesome! I hope they follow the books…if they do, we will see a lot more of the Swedish vampire! I have also seen the second Twilight. Much better movie than the first. Go ahead…get infected!
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@ believe: so true…!
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Alexander Skarsgard can bite me any day!
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Alexander Skarsgard can bite me anyday.
The guy is gorgeous.
We need more vampire nights:)
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