The Walking Dead: Gimple uses word claustrophobia to describe midseason premiere
By Susie Graham
When describing the midseason premiere for AMC’s The Walking Dead, returning in February, executive producer Scott M. Gimple uses the word claustrophobia.
We left our survivors in Alexandria over Thanksgiving weekend in precarious situations. A herd had invaded the community after the bell tower had collapsed and created an opening in the walls welcoming them.
The residents scattered trying to find safety and shelter from the roamers. We don’t know where and or whether Heath, Aaron, Olivia, Spencer, Eric,Tobin and many other Alexandrians found sanctuary.
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The Wolf has Denise as a hostage. Morgan and Carol are weakened and will have philosophy challenges to address after they deal with the walkers and the Wolf.
Those closest to the walker arena were the Grimes family, the Anderson family, Gabriel and Michonne. Deanna has been bitten and they had found temporary refuge in the Anderson home until Ron decided to prove his manhood with Carl and let the walkers in the back way.
It’s a horrific and unique type of claustrophobia
Now they are slowly making their way through the herd with camouflage. However, Sam isn’t aware that the camouflage includes being completely silent (or groaning for food).
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When we return in February, we should see where things go. Deadline talked to Scott Gimple who described the episode in this way:
“Oh Lordy, it’s taking us to …I can only speak in adjectives really without giving things away. It’s taking us to a closed-quarters situation that is both emotionally explosive and terrifying in as much as people are closed in with an army of Walkers. It’s a horrific and unique type of claustrophobia.”
Scott Gimple always speaks in adjectives. And we love it. We can’t wait for Valentine’s day.