Thursday, September 26, 2024

The Living Dead Museum




After taking some photos of the zombie on the outside of the Monroeville Mall, we ventured inside to The Living Dead Museum.  Walking through the same spaces where Dawn of the Dead was shot was a very neat experience.  I tried to imagine Romero filming in those giant empty spaces.  And tried to picture motorcycles driving through there at some point back in 1977-78.  And of course - the zombies.

The museum is at the far end of the mall, right above Romero Square.  Tickets were reasonably priced and the items within were fantastic.  Loads of historical facts and artifacts relating to Romero's films, and other zombie-centric movies.  And a wall of autographs (and bloody handprints from their signers) - the Maul of Fame.

If you're ever in Pittsburgh, this museum is definitely worth the trip.  


10 comments:

Jenna said...

Had such a great time with you <3

Rot said...

Was the best time! You’re a fantastic tour guide 🖤🖤🖤

Lady M said...

What fun that looks like - someday I am coming to your neck of the woods. You got some great stuff in Pennsylvania.

Rot said...

You totally should!

MR. Macabre said...

That looks really cool.

Rot said...

It truly was. So thorough.

Philip said...

I live a few minutes away from the Monroeville Mall...spent many hours there as a teen. I had no idea about the Living Dead Museum...lol. I will have to pay it a visit soon.

Tjalgahorn said...

With so many malls becoming "dead," this seems like a great way to bring some life back to the place -- "Living Dead" pun not intended :)

Rot said...

Haha

Rob K said...

They have an annual Living Dead Weekend there every year. I've been to it twice. It's a good time. I definitely recommend https://www.thelivingdeadweekend.com/monroeville/