DAY OF THE DEAD (1985) d. George A. Romero (USA)

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead, the dark, post-apocalyptic chapter of his legendary zombie trilogy. We explore the film’s unforgettable gore, chilling atmosphere, and its place in horror history. Perfect for fans of classic zombie movies, 80s horror, and cult cinema!

In this episode, we dive into:

🔹 Romero’s vision of the undead
🔹 Tom Savini’s groundbreaking special effects
🔹 Bub the zombie & other iconic performances
🔹 The legacy of 1980s zombie horror

Join AC and his amazing panel of guests (Kristy Jett, Michael Klug, Anna Maurya, Michelle Kisner, John McDevitt) as we honor everything that makes Day of the Dead a cult classic, four decades later. 
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KRISTY JETT, faithful horror nerd of 40+ years, resides in Buffalo, NY and is the mother of nine cats. She remains now and forever the world's biggest fan of the film Popcorn (1991). 

MICHELLE KISNER is a film critic, freelance writer, and physical media advocate. She has contributed to several websites to include The Cultural Gutter and The Movie Sleuth and is also a member of the Michigan Movie Critics Guild. 

MICHAEL KLUG was born and raised in South Dakota. He is an actor, screenwriter, film critic, screenplay consultant, novelist, filmmaker and overall movie nerd, living in Los Angeles. Long live George A. Romero!"  http://klugiverse.com/

ANNA MAURYA is a film fan stuck in Ohio. They have been a guest on Raiders of the Podcast, a contributor to Hidden Horror, and they generally dislike writing about themselves in the third person.

JOHN MCDEVITT is a lifelong cinephile who programs two recurring film events in Chicago: SUPER-HORROR-RAMA! and Fetish Film Forum, a monthly screening series about fetish, kink, leather, and BDSM at the Leather Archives & Museum. John is fascinated by all genres of cinema and appreciates horror most of all for its willingness to explore what makes us uncomfortable and for the compassion it often extends to its characters and the viewer.
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