Posted in Pittsburgh June 08, 2018 by

The One Place In Pittsburgh That Will Transform Into A Zombie Graveyard This Summer

Hey, yinzers, time to clear your calendar! After all, there’s only one place in Pittsburgh to be this weekend and that’s at the epic 40th anniversary celebration of The Dawn of the Dead. Fans from all over the country will descend on Monroeville Mall for an unforgettable weekend jam-packed with celebrity appearances, exhibits, and more.

Monroeville Mall's set to transform into a zombie graveyard this weekend - from June 8-10, 2018 - for a three-day epic celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Dawn of the Dead, filmed at the mall.
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So, get ready for an action-packed weekend filled with activities. Join other fans on tours of the Monroeville Mall, including some locations that are off-limits to shoppers, that appeared in the iconic film. Each tour will be led by Lawrence DeVincentz, a well-known film location expert.
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You must purchase tickets for the scheduled tours.
And, plan to meet some of your favorite celebrities, including those who starred in Dawn of the Dead. (Forty celebs are scheduled to be on hand, one for each year since the Dawn of the Dead premiered.)
The Living Dead Weekend
Celebrities set to appear include Christine Romero, Greg Nicotero, Charles Gordon, and Eugene Clark.
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Of course, the film and the weekend wouldn't be possible without the late George A. Romero. The weekend's festivities include the unveiling of Romero's bust at the mall on Friday, June 8, at 1 p.m.
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But, that's not all. Check out the movie exhibits, such as the Dawn of the Dead elevator doors.
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And, join the Paul Musser Airport Zombie Live Make-up Event and the VIP Mixer Party. Panels and Q&A sessions will also be held throughout the weekend.
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Daily and weekend passes are available. The weekend kicks off at noon on Friday, June 8, 2018.
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The Living Dead Weekend will be held at Monroeville Mall, located at 200 Mall Circle Dr., Monroeville, PA 15146.
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For more information and to buy tickets, click here for the official website and here for Facebook.

There’s only one place to be in Pittsburgh this weekend, and that’s at Monroeville Mall’s celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Dawn of the Dead. Will you be there? Let us know in the comments! Then, click here to read about eight of the best places to hide in case of a zombie invasion.