Horror fans, it’s time to dust off your survival kits and sharpen your wits—George A. Romero’s timeless masterpiece ‘Dawn of the Dead‘ is gearing up for a triumphant, flesh-craving return to the silver screen, and this time, it’s getting far too close for comfort. To mark the 45th anniversary of one of cinematic horror’s most definitive masterpieces, Fangoria and Cinemark are unleashing a memorable resurrection of the living dead. The hordes are returning to their shopping haven, Pittsburgh’s obviously symbolic Monroeville Mall—the zombie epic’s haunting icon—and fans, old and new, are encouraged to relive the terror all over again within these spooky, dead-filled walls.
Monroeville Mall: A Zombie Mecca
It is not an exaggeration to say that ‘Dawn of the Dead,’ situated in the once-bustling confines of Monroeville Mall, has carved itself into the public psyche like a razor blade into pale, lifeless flesh. Romero’s masterful blend of horror, social commentary, and, dare I say it, a gory sense of comedy cemented the shopping haven’s place in horror film history. The mall was more than just a setting; it was a character, a live, throbbing representation of our consumerist desires gone monstrous.
The anniversary celebration isn’t just payinglip service to the film’s nostalgia. Instead, the very real mall, steeped in the original’s sinister charm, would reinvent a suffering humanity in the shadow of its once-holy shopping malls. For fans, this is a journey back to the roots of modern zombie lore, to the mythical and, in some ways, real Monroeville.
Special Screening, Special Thrills
The cinematic production would be incomplete without an aura associated with a demonically distinct anniversary bash. Unprecedented access to Monroeville’s nooks and crannies at nightfall, along with a glimpse of the masterpiece that has lasted the test of time, will undoubtedly provide an atmospheric feast for the senses. Not to mention that you will be accompanied on this spine-tingling experience by exceptional actual figures, and they are not ordinary people. In fact, these are the people who gave life to our favorite movies and are now ready to chill our bones once more in real time.
However, the commemorative screenings are not limited to one location. If Monroeville, Pennsylvania, is too far away for you, don’t worry; other locations around the United States and Canada are being transformed into mini-Monroevilles, raising collective panic and allowing you to indulge in the haunted’s everlasting, human buffet. Take a look at the ‘Dawn of the Dead’ Theater Screening trailer here at The Feature Presentation. Lastly, let us know in the comments which theater you’ll be visiting for the horrific fun!
