Living Dead Weekend Monroeville 2019 Will Feature Dawn of the Dead, Creepshow Reunions

Attention, PA area horror fans! You may want to clear your calendars and start planning your trip now. This year's Living Dead Weekend in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, hosted by the Living Dead Museum and Gift Shop, will feature reunions for both Creepshow and Dawn of the Dead.

Confirmed celebrity appearances will include Christine Romero, Tom Savini, John Amplas (Rooftop Thug in Dawn of the Dead, Nathan Graham in Creepshow), Creepshow 2 director and frequent Romero collaborator Michael Gornick, horror animator Rick Cartizone, and many more, with new appearances still being announced. The event itself will be hosted in the Monroeville Mall, where George A. Romero shot most of Dawn of the Dead.

Beyond these celebrity meet and greets, numerous activities and events are being offered during Living Dead Weekend, such as a guided Dawn of the Dead filming location tour of the mall, special photo opportunities, Q&A panels, and a limited VIP Mixer party.

A fan convention like no other, it's all here in the form of a huge fan gathering and convention.

Coming in 2019 a CREEPSHOW REUNION and a DAWN OF THE DEAD REUNION happening Inside the MONROEVILLE MALL.

Our Monroeville tours will return in 2019. This is a guided tour of the filming locations featured in DAWN OF THE DEAD. Your tour guide is noted film location expert, Lawrence DeVincentz. The tour includes inside and outside areas of the Monroeville Mall, including access to areas of the mall that are usually not open to the public. At each location there will be a discussion, and a chance to take pictures. Also included is a tour badge and commemorative program. These tours sell out fast, book early to secure.

Living Dead Weekend in Monroeville will run from June 14th to the 16th. Tickets are available for pre-order now, as are passes for many of the special limited events, such as the the guided tour. Make sure to act quickly, since you will not want to miss this epic reunion and celebration of all things Romero!

About the Author

L.B. Lubomski

Lawrence "L.B." Lubomski is an avid horror movie fan, gamer, musician, historian, and aspiring author. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, L.B. was exposed to the works of local filmmaker and godfather of zombie cinema George A. Romero early on. He has since developed a particular fondness for Italian zombie/cannibal and slasher films. This passion for horror extends into other media, from survival horror video games such as Resident Evil to horror-inspired musical artists. In his spare time, L.B. pursues many interests including building his collection of vinyl records, action figures, and vintage video games as well as drumming in various local bands.

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