THE LAST DANCE OF THE DEAD

by John Larkin

About a month ago, Films in Review Editor in Chief Roy Frumkes and I traveled to Monroeville, Pennsylvania, for the final Living Dead Weekend celebration to be held at the Monroeville Mall before its planned demolition.

It was my first time attending the event, while Roy has a long history with Dawn of the Dead, having appeared as a zombie in the film and directed Document of the Dead, the definitive documentary on the making of George A. Romero’s horror classic.

We had a blast meeting fans, filmmakers, actors and artists while celebrating the enduring legacy of Dawn of the Dead in the very place where it was filmed.

Roy will soon contribute his own account of the weekend to VideoScope magazine, which is sure to offer an entertaining perspective on the festivities. For now, enjoy The Last Dance of the Dead, my 10 minute documentary chronicling our experience at the final Monroeville Mall celebration.