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2024103 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Chasing Zombies

2024103 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Iconic zombie extras from the original Dawn and Day of the Dead return to Pop Culture Comicons decades after their first appearances.

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Jesse Hutchins,

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Iconic zombie extras from the original Dawn and Day of the Dead return to Pop Culture Comicons decades after their first appearances.

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Jesse Hutchinsdirector

Mike Ancasdirector

Brenda Ancaswriter

Mike Ancaswriter

Jeannie Jefferies

Jeannie Jefferiescast

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At the George A. Romero Filmmaking Program, iconic zombie extras from the original *Dawn* and *Day of the Dead* reunite decades later. These actors find new life at Pop Culture Comicons, where their roles continue to resonate with fans. Meanwhile, the crew behind *Chasing Zombies* embarks on their own unsettling adventure, capturing the enduring impact of Romero's work on contemporary culture. Special effects are crafted by Tom Savini's Special Make-up Effects Program, adding depth to the narrative.

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