The undead extras from Romero's classics are still stalking conventions — and they've got stories to chew on.
This documentary was shot at the George A. Romero Filmmaking Program, with special effects by Tom Savini's Special Make-up Effects Program. The story involves iconic zombie extras from the original Dawn and Day of the Dead who, decades later, find themselves in demand at Pop Culture Comicons. We chase down these zombies to see why these early Romero films resonate so much with fans. Meanwhile, the crew shooting this film set out on a horrifying adventure of their own.
Practical Effects
Tom Savini's makeup program students deliver gloriously disgusting practical effects.
Acting
Original zombie extras bring unexpected pathos to their convention circuit reflections.
Direction
Filmmakers become their own horror story — meta documentary done dirty.
Director
Mike Ancas
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The George A. Romero Filmmaking Program was established to preserve his Pittsburgh-based indie spirit, rejecting Hollywood gloss for regional authenticity.
Many Dawn and Day extras became lifelong friends, forming an accidental repertory company of the undead that still reunites at horror conventions.
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