Volume VII Year Seven FORT MYERS, FL. OCTOBER 19th, 2013

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Its On! says, Janet Planit Demarco, head organizer and director of ZombiCon. We can not deny our city this event that everyone has grown to love! and this year, it is important that we are able to host a large fundraising effort for the Pushing DaiZies Charity for the arts. The 2013 theme, ThE TIME MaChInE, will resurrect zombies from all parts of history. You should see zombified cavemen, vikings, ancient Egyptians, renaissance folk, and since the machine can also go forward through time, perhaps even futuristic space-age zombies! In true ZombiCon fashion, you can expect amazing musical performances by some of south Floridas greatest bands like The Cadillac Creeps, Didges Christ Superdrum, after The Fact and Strange arrangement. a cabaret stage will host dance performances by local dance troupes, ZombiQueens, firedancers, DJs and more! CCMI will be collecting canned food and the Lee Memorial Blood Mobile will be onsite with an amazing new t-shirt to give to blood donors. a ZombiKids Zone will feature some fun crafts, a bounce house and family-friendly games. Food vendors along with downtown businesses will be lining the streets with wonderful zombie-themed food treats. artists and merchants will also be on site with their zombie and horror-themed goods. Look out for the Official 2013 ZombiCon T-Shirt at one of the ZOMBICOngEaR.com locations; part of the proceeds will go to the Pushing DaiZies fundraising efforts. Sunstate academy will be at it again, hosting

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make-up booths or Zombification Stations at 3 locations, also helping to raise funds for charity.

Zombicon organizers explain there will be 5 designated thoroughfares to enter the ZombiCon event. Party goers are asked to contribute $5.00 to the Pushing DaiZies charity. For that they will receive a ZombiCon wristband and official sticker. Although we are still hosting a food drive, says nicole Long, canned food goods will no longer be accepted as entry fee. If you would still like to bring canned food for our local hungry, there will be collection points at every entryway. no cans are allowed inside the event. upon arrival, there will be maps and ZombiCon volunteers, ready to give you any information you may need to help navigate the event.

There are also 2 official art shows happening downtown Fort Myers that are a part of ZombiCon. Currently, there is Steam up the Art, a steampunk-themed group art show that is hanging in the Windigos at Patio DeLeon; and Dark Art 7, which will be hosting its opening reception on Friday October 4th, at the Space 39 art Bar and Lounge during Art Walk. Artists are donating a portion of their sold work to benefit Pushing DaiZies. Both of these shows will be hanging through the end of October.

This year, ZombiCon is not only about raising the dead, but about raising funds for kids arts programs, raising creativity in our community culture and raising awareness for much needed blood and food for local organizations. explains nicole Long.

Keep checking in at facebook.com/zombicon and zombicon.com for latest details, maps and costume ideas. For sponsorship and vending opportunities please email, vending@zombicon.com. We are always in need of volunteers! Please email IwantYou@zombicon.com.

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In ThE BEgInnIng OF ThE 20Th CEnTuRYNikola Tesla, attempting to surpass his competition for good, secretly worked on a project so classified that it has been overlooked by history. He sought to create a machine that could literally bend the fabric of time. His invention worked, but the results were horrifying. Any living things he brought back through the portal were altered, as if their souls were left in the past. Their lumbering bodies were horrifying and violent. Teslas portal through time was closed and the project was immediately cancelled. The machine was shut off, hidden and erased from history.

Now, in 2013, Teslas machine has been uncovered, and is being turned back on.The portal opens again October 19th. Ready yourself.

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Greetings from the ZombiCon MOMBIES!

as founders of ZombiCon Ft. Myers and the charity for the arts, Pushing Daizies inc, we would like to thank the community for sticking behind our cause! Since 2007 our event has grown into an amazing community function that we all look forward to!

In 2011 ZombiCon spawned Pushing Daizies Inc, a non profit for the Arts, and we have busy this past year making our mark in the community.

as much as we have been through this past year, dealing with the after math of ZombiCon 2012, our own family and children and real jobs we hope that people are starting to understand what we do to make this event a success. We need your support not only the day of ZombiCon , but the rest of the year too!

Pushing Daizies is growing, and with events like Los Muertos, Lakes Park Midevil Faire, The Rock Brothers Beer Fest and more to be announced, we will be able to make a huge difference in the lives of children interested in art and music this summer!

Janet and I have worked very hard to get ZombiCon back on track, back to our roots and still remain safe, secure and friendly for all ages! Expanding the street perimeter to include Bay and Main Street will help

Z O M B I C O NThe Dead Walk!Volume VII, Year Seven

Editor: Christopher FousArt Director: Christopher Fous

Contributors: Janet Planit DeMarco nicole Fous-Long Lee Karr Jason Fleenor Horror Aficionado Facebook Group Peter Letsos Rachel Telfor

The Dead Walk! Newspaper is published by Pushing Daizies, Inc.Copyright 2013 all Rights Reserved.all photographs are copyrighted to the respective photographers.

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with the congestion of the main cross roads and bringing in fun art and merchandise to those areas will provide an nice get away from the crowds should people need a break form ground Z. So we ask you all to be safe, and respectful to others, remember that this event doesnt happen by magic (we arent talented in which craft or voodoo yet, and unfortunately magic wands dont work in the Zombie realm) so please control your bleeding and use the garbage cans! This event if for everyone and we want all walks of life to feel welcome and have fun.

Thanks to all from the bottom of our non-beating hearts!

Interested in helping out? Iwantyou@zombicon.com

Since its conception in 2007, ZombiCon has gone through a collection of themes, starting in 2009 with the carnival concept: ThE CaRnIVORES In TOWn. It was followed by 2010s aquatic ThE SEVERED SEaS. 2011 went to undead hollywood in LEgEnDS of the SILVER SCREEn nEVER DIE. ThE gaLaCTIC InFECTIOn was last years iconic theme, bringing ZombiCon to space. What are your opinions of the ZombiCon themes? Ideas for the future? Let us know: branding@zombicon.com

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Proudly, ZombiCon has grown from a humble art show into Southwest Floridas favorite yearly

event. This doesnt happen without incredibly dedicated fans. For this, we thank you all.- ChRISTOPhER FOuS, ZombiCon Brand Director

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CavemanPioneerCowboyConquistadorMideval KnightPirateCivil War SoldiergladiatorEgyptian PharohVikingFlapperMayan

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ZombiCon 2013 Theme at a Glance

A look into the past...

When we create the themes for ZombiCon, our goal is to give fans a direction. We want ZombiConners to harness their creativity and come up with a zombie persona thats original and interesting. If it were just a zombie theme, wed expect a lot of bloody t-shirts and ripped jeans. But ZombiCon is more than that. Its a festival of self-expression and artistic creativity - not just an excuse to get bloody. So as far as costuming goes, I say push yourself. Try for something that takes some effort. Its a much bigger payoff and, coming from

experience, a much better time in general. Make us proud, Southwest Florida.

I know you will. - Christopher Fous ZombiCon Brand Director

GRANDFATHER OF THE ZOMBIE George Romero & Ft. Myers Ghoulish Cinematic History By Rachel Telfor Carnivore Queen

Imagine, if you will, a rotting corpse, slowly lumbering toward you with blood dripping from its mouth and a hungry, vacant look in its eyes. Thats right - zombies! If youre a die-hard zombie fan, you have no doubt heard of the grandfather of the Zombies - the one and only: george a. Romero. Romero, born in 1940 in nYC, started his career shooting short films and commercials. One of them was a segment for Mister Rogers neighbourhood in which Mr. Rogers undergoes a tonsillectomy! Believe it or not, this piece is what inspired Romero to go into the horror film business. (Lets face it: a guy who changes his shoes after he comes into his own house is a bit scary!) In the late 1960s Romero and nine friends formed their own production company. This is when The grandfather co-wrote, produced and directed a cult classic and created a defining moment for modern horror cinema: night of the Living Dead. In 1978 george released Dawn of the Dead, on an unheard of budget of just $500,000! Impressive, considering the film grossed over $55 million worldwide. The Dead series changed the face of horror movies in a massive way. In 1985 Romero finished the trilogy

with a film called Day of the Dead. This significant title is one of the main reasons Zombicon is celebrated every year Downtown Fort Myers! georgeRomero described Day of the Dead as a tragedy about how a lack of human communication causes chaos and collapse even in this small little pie slice of society. He intended this film to be his undead epic, but after budget disputes and an artistic need to release the film unrated (thanks George), the budget was cut from $7 million to $3.5. Even with the meager millions and scaled-back script, Romero managed to release yet another classic and one he deemed his personal favorite of his original Dead trilogy. The opening scene of this cult classic was actually filmed in our very own downtown Fort Myers! In fact, if one were to ask around, they just may know someone who played as a zombie extra in the film. As compensation, extras were said to have received a single dollar bill, signed by Romero as well as a hat that read, I was a Zombie in Day of the Dead.

Some would agree that being forever immortalized as a zombie in one of The Grandfathers films was compensation enough! So while youre in the Zombicon mood this year, rent the film and draw some inspiration from where it all started, or just enjoy seeing zombies walking our very own streets, brain-eaters lurking in our Fort Myers alley ways, and undead invaders patrolling the streets we casually stroll every day.. REaDY YOuRSELVES!

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Since the beginning of Zombicon the Zombicon Security Team aka The Goon Squad has always been there to act as a buffer between the zombie population and the living public. This group is a band of mercenaries that have formed to help keep peace between both sides. But now due a freak accident from Teslas unearthed time machine, zombies from all time periods are coming through the time rifts. Zombies from the past, present and future. But with every time period coming through there are members of the goon Squad coming through also. So a once small group of mercenaries is growing into a peace force from different time periods and realities. alex Morse, Captain of Zombicon Security Team

The Lee County Blood Mobile will be on site to collect blood donations again at Zombicon 2013.

They have a new official T-Shirt for Donors who come forth and give a little Red this year!!

Is ZombiConReally aCharity Event?ZombiCon is organized by Pushing Daizies, Inc. an official 501c3 non profit to benefit the arts and local partnered charities. Over the past 6 years ZombiCon has broken countless donation records, each year surpassing the next. Pushing Daizies has been busy all year long creating new art programs for children, including the Black Crayon Kids, a new art mentoring program launching in 2014.

Despite the trials and tribulations of ZombiCon itself, Pushing Daizies has managed to create several other events and activities during the year to help the cause. Los Muertos, was a success for the second year in a row, displaying art celebrating Mexican art and the sugar skull filling Patio De Leon with over 500 people. They have been seen all summer long participating in Kidding around at the Bell Tower shops and are the benefiting charity for the first annual Rock Brothers Beer Fest onnovember 2nd near World Of Beer. Pushing Daizies also participates in the annual Mideval Faire at Lakes Park, posing as the ApothaScaries, painting faces and airbrushing tattoos. 2014 brings even more fun events and activities to the community.

Pushing Daizies sent two children to South West Florida Music academy this summer. They also worked with the Tabarini Foundation, donating two Dean Guitars, making it possible for underprivileged kids to get the guitar lessons they so dearly wanted. Janet Demarco said We are very proud of the work we do...if only we could do more....

Our passion for art and children makes it impossible for us to quit! Said Janet Planet Demarco, president of Pushing Daizies. We have set goals for us as a non profit, and we wont stop until we get what we want, says Vice President nicole Long. Pushing Daizies hopes to one day have their own facility, to teach and create art. understanding the ChaRITY behind these creative events is key. Inspiring our youth to be proud of a talent they possess, and giving them the self confidence they need to make their dreams come true is what Pushing Daizies, Inc stands for.

Please help Pushing Daizies achieve these goals and continue to inspire the community through art and charitable needs. Every donation, volunteer or sponsorship helps!

Pushing Daizies is actively seeking out volunteers, sponsors and other local charities to align themselves with. The ZombiCon concept has become such a phenomenon that they plan on utilizing the same creative energy and enthusiastic, talented team into all of the events involving Pushing Daizies in the future.Zombicon Presents its Official Beer

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by Lee Karr When the hell did zombies become so damn popular? I fell in love with the living dead way back in 1985 at the tender age of 13 and that love is still going strong today. But back then if you liked zombies you were looked at as sort of strange, not very cool. Zombies in those days had a small cult following, you could say. Todaymy 68 year old mother likes zombies! how in the name of Romero did this happen? I began tackling this question by channeling my inner gallup, using social media to poll the thoughts of my friends and fellow zombie enthusiasts on Facebook, of course. The responses I received all varied, which was not surprising. But the amount of thought that a lot of them put into their responses did surprise me. The subject hit home and it was something they all felt passionately about. For some it goes into deep psychological dissertations about how we are our own worst enemy: we are the monster. For others the view is much more political, with the zombies representing the underclass of our society and the oppressed. and yet for others its all about pure adventure and escapism. all of these theories are present in George Romeros zombie films - he has stated so himself. Look back at his original 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead and you can see it clearly, but that was 45 years ago! his sequel Dawn of the Dead shared the same traits and that was 35 years ago! So why now are these misshapen monsters gaining such a strong foothold in popular culture? What is it about pure motorized instinct that fascinates the populace? how have these pus brain bags of shit managed to become mainstream? The modern incarnation of the flesh eating zombie, the one that first appeared in Romeros masterpiece night of the Living Dead in 1968, has been with us now for 45 years. until the recent onslaught of the last decade the only time zombies got a little shout out in pop culture was when Michael Jackson danced alongside them in his groundbreaking music video Thriller in 1983. Then something interesting happened in the late 1990s when a couple of video games started bringing some life back to those shambling creatures: Resident Evil and The house of the Dead. Kids could now play a first person shooter style game where they could blast the living dead before they too became one! Perhaps that is where this current renaissance started?

If you find yourself moaning and shuffling around the Patio De Leon this October, you will find an interesting art show hanging in the Windigos. The Windigos are the large windows attached to the same building as The Indigo Room. Featured artists, in this Steampunk Themed Group Art Show include, Banky Ferano, Jerry McGreens, Mully and hoolie huffer. The show will be displayed until the end of October.

In 2002 Danny Boyles 28 Days Later was released to both commercial and critical success. Even though the creatures are considered infected, its widely viewed as a zombie story. That same year the movie

version of Resident Evil would come out and it too would be a box office success. But it was 2004 that would be a game changer for the sub-genre with the release of two very successful zombie films: Zack Snyders remake of Romeros Dawn of the Dead and Edgar Wrights zom-rom-com Shaun of the Dead. Both of those films - in particular the Dawn remake - solidified how successful zombies can be and in turn would help to bring Romero back to the genre he created in 2005 with Land of the Dead. From there a glut of zombie

films, far too numerous to mention them all, would begin to pop up across the world, including sequels to both 28 Days Later and Resident Evil. Romero himself would make two more zombie films after Land with Diary of the Dead and Survival of the Dead. By 2009 more and more respected actors were appearing in zombie films. Case in point: Zombieland, which featured Woody harrelson and Bill Murray. Just this past year John Malkovich appeared in Warm Bodies, another zom-rom-

com. and one of the biggest movies stars in the world, Brad Pitt, outbid another powerful movie star, Leonardo DiCaprio, for the rights to Max Brooks acclaimed novel World War Z. Who would have ever thought youd see the day that there was a $200 million dollar zombie movie with huge movie stars? Just recently it was announced that arnold Schwarzenegger was signed on to do Maggie which is, you guessed it, a zombie movie. Its just insane to think about it. Back in the 1970s and 1980s zombie films were no budget, exploitation films with mostly unknown actors. If you appeared in one it meant that you couldnt do much better, there was a stigma attachedbut not anymore.

Zombies not only have been flooding cinemas but they are making their presence known on television as well. Commercials for Toyota, honda, FedEx, and Starburst have all featured the living dead in them. Perhaps the biggest and most visible proof that zombies are cultural icons now would be the success of AMCs The Walking Dead. an incredibly successful show, both ratings wise and critically, The Walking Dead has turned people who were not zombie fans previously into rabid ones now.

Like I hinted at before, my Mom watches the show! The season three finale, which aired at the end of March, set ratings records with nearly 12.5 million viewers tuning in. The show has been such a hit for aMC that they created an after show, Talking Dead, to discuss the latest episode! and it doesnt appear ready to slow down any time soon. So that leads us back to where we began. Why are zombies so prevalent today? honestly, Im not sure. Maybe theyre late bloomers? Maybe as a friend of mine on Facebook suggested zombies are like bacon, another recent bizarre fad. Personally, Ive always been attracted to the genre because of the human interest angle: how will the characters handle the situation? Romero dealt with those themes beautifully and The Walking Dead is following in his footsteps. Plus its always fun to see some extreme gore! Im afraid though that I dont have a concrete answer for you. It seems like the zombie virus itself, there are no answers for its cause. I think the best way to sum it up would be to quote the words of a heroic Jamaican helicopter pilot who once said You aint never gonna figure it out. Just like they never figured out why the stars are where theyre at. It aint mankinds job to figure that stuff out.

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Dead Snow (2009)Review byZachary Miller

This norwegian horror film starts like so many others; a group of college kids on their way to a remote cabin in the mountains for spring break. You might roll your eyes, and say This old chestnut?

but when one of the main characters starts naming other horror movies that started the exact same way, you know youre in for a treat. The friends make it to the remote cabin and immediately start partying, until a mysterious stranger shows up for some coffee and handy exposition. He weaves a bleak tale about the nazis that occupied that area during the war. Commandant herzog led a band of 300 men that generally brutalized and stole from everyone in town. The townfolk rose up against their oppressors and the ones that werent killed by the enraged mob were chased off into the mountains, never to be seen again. The creeper takes his leave after his harbinger of doom shtick is over and the group promptly finds a chest of stolen Nazi gold. This awakens some very angry zombie nazis that want their misappropriated gold back at any cost. After this the movie really picks up speed with one gory kill after another. The college students are relatable enough to root for, and the zombies are quick heartless bastards that just wont stay down. What makes this film stand out and helps it rise above the typical zombie fare is its wicked sense of humor. There are several great laugh out loud moments that you might have to rewind and watch again. The kills are creative and done with old school effects and fountains of blood. The setting is gorgeous and the camera work never ceases to amaze. Dead Snow won the audience award at the 2009 Toronto After Dark Film Festival and in my opinion is one of the better zombie movies to come out in recent memory.

High Schoolof The DeadReview byashley Bolling

Like Zombies? Like anime? They have bread and the results are killer! You do not have to be an anime enthusiast to enjoy this series created by Daisuke Sato. It has all

the thrill, chills, and blood spills one would expect from a zombie t.v show with the added bonus of a thoughtful and exciting story line that makes this show positively addicting. This story follows a group of bad ass high school students who must defend themselves from the undead after the pandemic hit during a seemingly normal day. It wasnt even half way through the first episode and I had already fallen in love with this show. Our characters are wise beyond their years and maturing rapidly due to their new terrifying situation. Yet underneath it all they are still, just a bunch of kids. Its remarkable really. This show really reflects how a state of emergency can really change someone. We expect an adult would have a better chance than a 15 year old child, but these kids become adults and heroes almost immediately. Saving each other and strangers whenever feasible. I truly admire these characters for their bravery and empathy in the dark

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and dangerous times that is the zombie apocalypse.Its not just how heroic the characters are that makes me love them; they are also quite quick with the witty and hilarious dialogue. You cannot help but laugh out loud at this show. The characters are, after all children, so they will make immature stabs at each other and bicker almost like brothers and sisters. There is a love-hate atmosphere between the characters and the delivery of the script is well done (Even in the English dubbed version) you feel the playfulness as if these were your own jack ass friends giving you a hard time. If its not the humorous dialog, its the way the show seems to have to make a boing noise at ever jiggle of a boob or bottom. This show is up there with the likes of Shaun of The Dead in zombie comedies. Be advised this show does have strong sexual innuendo. They never show nipples or genitals and the sexual scenarios are far more hilarious than sexy, but this is not a show to watch with your kidsor overly religious people The last and most amazing aspect of this show is the combat. This show does take place in Japan after all, so all of our main characters are great with weapons. Those who werent so great at first quickly become skilled masters. The combat is beautiful and coming from someone who isnt big on action, that is saying something. The combat almost reflects a ballet, a gorgeously executed ballet. It almost seems like our characters had been training for this their whole lives. (One character had been trained in combat her whole life, but the rest had not) There is a certain passion in the combat here and it is apparent that these kids actually enjoy what they are doing, for more than just saving themselves. This incredible show out ranks The Walking Dead in this my book and is an absolute must see. This show has ever thing you want in a zombie apocalypse story but please God, do not take my word for it. You owe it to yourself to see it as soon as possible. You can find this gem anywhere on the internet, English dubbed or subtitled. 5 out of 5 brains.

I Walked witha Zombie (1943)Review byRon nelson

During the Second World War, hollywood became a well-oiled horror machine, producing an ever-expanding heap of horror movies to meet with the growing demands of the public,

who sought refuge from the real life horrors of the war. none of these studios was more successful at creating genuinely frightening and intelligent horror movies as RKOs B- picture unit, and no other picture was as thoughtful, haunting, and poetic as 1943s I Walked with a Zombie.The story concerns Betsy Connell (Frances Dee), a nurse who travels to the mysterious Caribbean island of Saint Sebastian to care for plantation owner Paul hollands (Tom Conway) catatonic wife. Falling in love with Holland, she promises to bring his wife back to him and soon discovers the islands superstitious Voodoo roots. Taking its title from a sensational story appearing in American weekly magazine, Producer Val Lewton aimed to elevate the film beyond its lurid source material and instead drew inspiration from Charlotte Brontes Jane Eyre and Daphne Du Mauriers Rebecca. Together with director Jacques Tourneur and screenwriters Curt Siodmak and Ardell Wray, he fashioned his masterpiece. What makes I Walked with a Zombie so memorable is how rich it is with atmosphere. Cinematographer J. Roy hunt saturates

the film with stylistic dark shadows that could easily compete with the best film noirs of the time. The score, by Roy Webb, is filled with lovely melodies and lullabies that are graceful yet minimal; the soundtrack relying more on the mournful sounds of the wind, voodoo drums, and silence, to establish mood rather than a bombastic horror score. Filmed on sets borrowed from RKOs a-pictures and bathed in stunning gloom, it creates a dreamlike and romanticized vision of the West Indies that is completely mesmerizing. The films horror comes solely from suggestion and atmosphere, creating a true sense of psychological dread without even a hint of onscreen violence. Before the sensationalism of todays gut munching undead, I Walked with a Zombie shows just enough to imply more and asks us to take a chilling look into the dark.

Tombs of the Blind Dead (1972)Review byRon nelson

In 1972, armando De Ossorio directed the first of four films in his delightfully creepy blind dead series. The resurrected Templar Knights might be the scariest zombies ever created and this film may be one of the most influential horror films of the 1970s.

In a European castle in the middle of nowhere, the Templars, a fictionalized version of the real Templar Knights, are resurrected when the sun sets. Being horrible sadists in life, the Templars were burned at the stake and their eyes were eaten out by crows, resulting in their blindness. nightly, they return from the grave as shrouded skeletal figures and feed on the blood of the living. Thought they cannot see, they locate their victims by sound.an unfortunate woman decides to spend the night in the ruins and is feasted upon by the ghouls. Eventually, her friends venture to the castle hoping to find her and end up having to fend off the relentless undead Templars.Though the pacing of the film is a bit slow and its very short on plot, Tombs of the blind dead more than delivers when it comes to mood and creepiness. Its also one of the first European horror films to combine graphic violence with sex, becoming a true exploitation classic. What makes the movie so memorable are the Templars themselves, the magnificent and eerie locations, and the haunting musical score.The Templars arent mealy greasepaint smeared ghouls like most undead in films at the time. They are completely skeletal and shrouded in hoods and rotting medieval garb. Coming in droves, like an army, they slowly shamble along, reaching out their skeletal arms and relentlessly listen for their victims. They are inescapable and unstoppable, and in their reaper-like are hoods are like death itself literally creeping up. One can run for so long, but the undead fiends will eventually get you. To up the ante, the Templars ride on undead horses and carry swords in pursuit of their victims. More than just mindless flesh eaters, they are sadistic in nature and occasionally add sexual torture to the mix. as a result, the Templars are some of the most nightmarish and memorable creatures in the annals of horror. I honestly cant say enough about them. The movie was filmed in a crumbling Spanish castle which serves as possibly the most sinister, creepy sets ever put to film, being further augmented by a chilling score composed mostly of chants. The film contains a high level of eerie atmosphere, making Tombs of the blind dead an unforgettable film experience. It was followed by three sequels: Return of the evil dead, The ghost galleon, and night of the sequels. I would highly recommend the second one as well.

The Living Deadat ManchesterMorgue (1974)

Review byRon nelson

Being released under over 15 different titles internationally, The living dead at Manchester morgue (a.K.a: Let sleeping corpses like, Dont

open the window) is often mistakenly considered to be a British film. Its actually a Spanish/Italian production from Spanish filmmaker, Jorge Grau. However, for better or worse, it and films of its kind were responsible for bringing horror out of the Victorian era and away from the classic gothic set pieces that were formerly popular, thus changing the face of the genre forever. This film is perhaps the best zombie movie to be released in the genres humble beginnings between night of the living dead and Dawn of the dead. George (Ray Lovelock), a motorcyclist very much of the Easy Rider mold, is on his way to an antique shop when his motorcycle is accidentally damaged by a girl named Edna (Cristina galb of what have they done to Solange? fame) at a local gas station. after demanding a lift to his destination, the two find themselves at a dead end beside a river. While stopping for directions, they witness a large machine in the field and upon inquiring about its use, they discover that the machine is used to destroy insects by blasting sonic radiation waves into the ground. Edna is soon attacked by a shambling man by the river and its eventually revealed that the radiation has brought the dead back to life. The ghouls unintentionally frame the couple for murder and while dodging attacks from the creatures, they are also on the run from a cop who wants to take them in.The living Dead at Manchester Morgue may be responsible for setting the Italian zombie genre into motion. It might have been Dawn of the Deads influence that would later inspire a rash of imitators, but this earlier effort tends to get overlooked. Filled with gruesome gore and chilling set pieces, the film begins as a slow build but becomes something of unrelenting shock. Its visually interesting with its depiction of the living dead shambling along the British countryside, through crumbling cemeteries, and eventually laying waste to a hospital. Jorge Graus direction is first rate and loaded with atmosphere, further enhanced by lurid colors and the occasional gothic trappings. Living dead at Manchester morgue is a classic Zombie film that is filled with tension and a constant sense of dread. Though the gore might be tame by todays standards, at the time it was unparalleled by anything else. however, the atmosphere more than makes up for it and the characters are actually worth caring about. The Film has since become a cult classic and its reputation is well earned as it manages to be both scary and incredibly well made. In the end, this is one of the more imaginative horror films of its era and one that shouldnt be overlooked.

Zombi 2 (1979) Review byRon nelson

1978 saw the release of the quintessential zombie film, George Romeros Dawn of the Dead. Italian horror maestro Dario argento was given license to create his own cut of the film in Europe and it was given the tile Zombi over there,

becoming a massive success. One of the popular trends in Italian filmmaking was to churn out often inferior cash-ins or fake sequels to hit films. Thus, the release of Dawn of the dead almost single handedly inspired the

Italian zombie genre and an unofficial sequel/ Cash in, Zombi 2 was quickly put into production. Directed by famed filmmaker, Lucio Fulci, who had been responsible for such great giallo mystery films as Dont Torture A Duckling and Lizard In A Womans skin, directs the film with more integrity than is usually found in these exploitative titles and fashioned what most consider to be his masterpiece. It was released in the united States simply under the title of Zombie and became notorious in the U.K as Zombie flesh eaters, where it was quickly banned. It is perhaps the greatest of all of the Italian gore epics and is responsible for steering the sensational genre away from the Cannibal and mondo films that it was previously known for.An abandoned ship washes into New York Harbor, where it is investigated by two harbor patrol officers. Suddenly, a hulking zombie attacks them, ripping the throat out of one officer and being fired upon by the other.

The boat is revealed to belong to the father of a young woman, anne Bowles(Tisa Farrow). however, all that she knows about her father had left for the Island of Matool in the Caribbean and that she had not heard from him since. Meanwhile, reporter Peter West (Ian McCulloch) is sent to investigate. The two meet and decide to venture to Matool to find her father. What follows is a Journey to an island of voodoo superstition and swarms of walking corpses with an appetite for human flesh.Despite its exploitative beginnings, Zombi 2 may be my favorite zombie film. Gianetto De Rossis effects far surpass Savinis work in Dawn of the dead and are genuinely unsettling, especially when you come to the films most famous set piece, the infamous splinter in the eye sequence. Fulci loads the film with atmosphere, transforming the island of Matool into a dreamlike, nightmare world of fog with a constant tinge of grime that permeates nearly every scene. This makes the films gory offerings all the more grotesque, visceral, and dirty. One can almost feel the tropical heat of the island upon viewing the film. The cinematography is downright brilliant and establishes a true sense of dread, despite the characters themselves being virtually paper thin and annoying at times. At times, Fulcis work recalls the best Spaghetti westerns in style, fully taking advantage of its wide screen format, while also being perfectly suited for tighter shots which create a feeling of total claustrophobia. At the end of the day, Zombi 2 is a fine zombie film and one that I would consider essential viewing for anyone who is in love with the genre.

Hell of the Living Dead (1980)Review byRon nelson

Over the years, Ive seen nearly one-hundred Italian horror films and one theory that I have about them is that the more alternate titles one has, the worse the

movie is; Released under the titles: Virus, Zombie creeping flesh, and Night of the zombies (and probably a zillion more), hell of the living dead is a prime example of this rule. The film is directed by infamous knock-off and exploitation filmmaker, Bruno Mattei and written by Claudio Fragasso of Troll 2 fame. With these two schlockmeisters at the helm, hell of the living dead could easily be considered so bad that its good.

Our journey through cheesiness begins with a team of scientists creating operation sweet death, a chemical created to solve the worlds population problem. In typical zombie movie fashion, the agent is released and the world becomes infested with the living dead. Later, A swat team finds themselves on a top secret mission in Papua new guinea where

they encounter the titular flesh eaters, along with a group of vacationers. Together, they fight for survival and seek to find the cause of the infection. Ill begin with the part that everyone is here for-The gore. Luckily for gore hounds, its plentiful. However, those looking for realistic depictions of gory mayhem should look elsewhere as the effects are completely laughable. a charming staple of bad Italian horror films is that the filmmakers always seem to be so focused on their gory set pieces that they forget that the human body isnt made out of silly putty. The zombies themselves are unimpressive though, mostly consisting of men in glistening, unset greasepaint and the few gory ones look like theyve had their faces dunked in cherry pie. another important element of a good-bad movie is the acting. here its completely mad-cap and perfectly complements the zany and utterly stupid characters, who spout a stream of constant one-liners, courtesy of Fragossos signature flair for laugh-inducing dialog. unfortunately, the score is composed of pieces stolen from goblins scores for Dawn of the dead, Contamination, and beyond the darkness. While these scores are fantastic, its really distracting if youve seen those movies. What keeps this movie from being the perfect laugh-fest is that it is bogged down by a constant use of stock footage, mostly from nature documentaries and mondo shock films. These scenes go on forever and stop the movie dead in its tracks, while not adding anything at all to the narrative. So, unless the idea of watching ten minutes of ancient burial rites and villagers eating maggots seems entertaining to you, Id recommend keeping the fast forward button handy. Overall, I would recommend this movie as something to watch with a group of friends and a few beers. Its one of my favorite bad movies.

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Octobers Art will be DarkCurator and Dark Hostess, Janet Planit DeMarco of Pushing DaiZies, and Curator Terry Tincher are proud to announce the 6th Annual Dark Art Show at the Space 39 gallery.

This year you can expect to see some our our favorite artists such as Jerry Mcgreens, Danielle Branchaud, Mully, amanda howl, hoolie huffer, Ocasiocasa, Scott LaMothe airhead and David and Lilly hatchett. a portion of the proceeds from sold art work will be donated to the Pushing DaiZies Charity for the arts.

Since the first light bulbs of mortal awareness and social responsibility flickered brightness into the minds of human creatures, varying concepts of death and peace have been pulling at the reigns of our collective drive forward and desire to do so with purpose. The communal conversation on fear and faith manifests across a broad spectrum of thought and action. Two big contributors to the conversation here in SWFL are the ZombieCOn team and Peace Day in the Park crew. Only from the creatively grainy sands of Ft Myers could seemingly paradoxical concepts work in cooperation. Peace Day in the Park, a free community event held on the closest Sunday in September to the International Day of Peace, began six years ago as a small gathering of friends in Cape Corals Jaycee Park. Zachari VanDyne, event organizer, just celebrated his 6th Peace Day in the Park on September 22, 2013 with over 70 vendors, non-profits and artists collations showcasing what peace means to them to the days long flow of attendees. Mr. VanDyne and ZombiCon work collaboratively on different

levels, intentionally and not, to ensure each others success. Both events were born within a year of each other from a demographic that seemed to say, lets stop talking and have some fun! While some may resent life in a small town, organizers on both sides are empowered by our tightly knit community and the support that is fostered by respect earned from hard, earnest and sincere work. There is a palpable force of movers and shakers in this SWFL tribe for action

that is easily accessible. There is no need for only blue suits or political platforms to affect change. Whether one dresses for an insatiable need for brains or relaxes in the shade under the intention of peace, both fruits fall from the same tree of creativity and community.

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The Rock Brothers Craft Beer & Music Festival will take place Saturday, Nov. 2, at World of Beer at the Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers. The inaugural event will feature the awardwinning band have gun Will Travel, which also brews high Road ale in collaboration with Rock Brothers. The beer will be one of the more than 30 available at the event.

Florida craft beer powerhouse Cigar City Brewing will have several beers to sample at the event, including some limited-edition releases. Other breweries with beers available for sampling include Bells, Breckenridge,

Curious Traveler, Dogfish Head, Harpoon, Lagunitas, Left hand, Lindemans, new Belgium, Oskar Blues, Rock Brothers, Rogue, Sam Adams, Samuel Smith, Sierra nevada, Stone, Terrapin and Wells. Representatives for several breweries will be on hand to educate guests. all beer is provided by J.J. Taylor.

Rock Brothers unites craft beer and music to support great artists, beer and fans. Rock Brothers is brewed out of the award-winning Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, and plans on expanding its brand portfolio across the state through 2014.Tickets are $30, including unlimited sampling plus one full pint and access to the all-day music festival Re-entry is permitted with a wristband.

A portion of proceeds will benefit Pushing DaiZies Inc., the nonprofit arts organization behind ZombiCon Fort Myers. Pushing DaiZies uses artistic means in order to benefit the local community and make charitable contributions to local and state organizations. Pushing DaiZies has helped the Harry Chapin Food Bank, the Lee Memorial Blood Center and the Tabarrini Foundation as well as other local art education centers.

Perhaps our greatest contribution is through inspiring the local community to express itself creatively. By participating in our unique brand of street theater and themed events, patrons are inspired to create make-up, costumes and transform themselves into their own personal performance piece, said nicole Long, co-founder of ZombiCon.

Tickets for the Craft Beer & Music Festival are available at World of Beer at Bell Tower Shops and online at www.rockbrothers.eventbrite.com. Tickets will also be available for purchase at ZombiCon on Oct. 19 in downtown Fort Myers.

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On Cinco De Mayo 2013, Pushing DaiZies, along with Terry Tincher, hosted their second annual Los Muertos Art Show. It took place at the Space 39 gallery and there were artists on hand painting Sugar Skull faces on attendees. Everyone had a great time! The art Show was a success with artist Jerry McGreens completely selling out of artwork. The establishments of the Patio De Leon set up a stage and had some bands playing as part of the festivities.

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ZombiCon is organized by Pushing Daizies, Inc. an official 501c3 non profit to benefit the arts and local partnered charities. Over the past 6 years ZombiCon has broken countless donation records, each year surpassing the next. Pushing Daizies has been busy all year long creating new art programs for children, including the Black Crayon Kids, a new art mentoring program launching in 2014.

Despite the trials and tribulations of ZombiCon itself, Pushing Daizies has managed to create several other events and activities during the year to help the cause. Los Muertos, was a success for the second year in a row, displaying art celebrating Mexican art and the sugar skull, filling Patio De Leon with over 500 people, they have been seen all summer long participating in Kidding around at the Bell Tower shops and are the benefiting charity for the first annual Rock Brothers Beer Fest on november 2nd near World Of Beer. Pushing Daizies also participates in the annual Midevil Fair at Lakes Park, posing as the ApothaScaries, painting faces and airbrushing tattoos. 2014 brings even more fun events and activities to the community.

Please help Pushing Daizies achieve these goals and continue to inspire the community through art and charitable needs. Every donation, volunteer or sponsorship helps!

Pushing Daizies is actively seeking out volunteers, sponsors and other local charities to alight itself with. The ZombiCon concept has become such a phenomenon that they plan on utilizing the same creative energy and enthusiastic, talented team into all of the events involving Pushing Daizies in the future.

How you can help:Pushing DaiZies is actively looking to align itself with other charity organizations, as well as businesses seeking sponsorship opportunities, and individuals wanting to donate funds or volunteer time. Help Pushing DaiZies make a positive difference in the community through creativity. Til death do us art!

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THE DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK HARD TO BRING YOU SWFLS FAVORITE CHARITY EVENT

John ShellenbergCaPTaIn CaDaVER

Jason FleenorZOMBIQuEEn COORDInaTOR

Christopher FousBRanD DIRECTOR

Rachel TelforSOCIaL MEDIa DIRECTOR

nicole Fous-LongEnTERTaInMEnT & PRODuCTIOn

DIRECTOR

Janet Planit DeMarcoQuEEn-Z, hEaD DIRECTOR

Pete Letsos- ZombiconGear Marketing & Graphic DirectorStephen LaRosa- Merchandise Coordinatoraaron Russo- Cabaret CoordinatorMarc Hawkins- Vending CoordinatorMeredith Barnard- assistant Vending CoordinatorJudy The grip grippo- ControllerDaniel awal- Street Team CoordinatorConnie Martin- Marketing ConsultantRenda Bea- Beverage ManagerBob Lucas- Entertainment ManagerCorey Walker- Head Volunteer Coordinatoralex Morse- good Squad CaptainChris Linden- MCRussel Benzing- Website Design & ManagamentKimmy Mcgreens- assistant Volunteer CoordinatorJerry Mcgreens- Resident artisanTheresa Mierdos- Zombification Station CoordinatorDaniel & John- heads of ZCon global SecurityWendy White- Support TeamJohn Johnson- Support TeamJohn Roisland- Support TeamMellissa appeling- Support TeamRai aulen- Support TeamManna Reading Center- hQThe Establishments of Downtown Fort MyersOuR FaMILIES- For their patience and understanding!!!

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