The physics of zombies

You asked for it, and now an article on the subject has been posted on the arXiv:

\Paper: physics/0608059
Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2006 06:59:10 GMT (451kb)

Title: Ghosts, Vampires and Zombies: Cinema Fiction vs Physics Reality
Authors: C.J. Efthimiou, S. Gandhi
Comments: 11 pages. Based on talks by C.E. to attack pseudoscientific believes
Subj-class: Physics and Society; Physics Education; Popular Physics
\ We examine certain features of popular myths regarding ghosts, vampires and zombies as they appear in film and folklore. We use physics to illuminate inconsistencies associated with these myths and to give practical explanation to certain aspects.
\\ ( http://arXiv.org/abs/physics/0608059 , 451kb)


I haven't actually looked at the article yet, but I'm intrigued enough that I just might...