Screening as part of the 13+ Films of Halloween.

40th Anniversary! Featuring an extended introduction with Barry Anderson, special effects makeup artist!

The third entry in George A. Romero’s legendary zombie saga plunges viewers into a bleak, claustrophobic world where the living may be more dangerous than the dead. Set in a fortified underground military bunker in South Florida, the film follows a dwindling group of scientists and soldiers trying to survive in the aftermath of a global zombie apocalypse. As tensions rise and the chain of command begins to break, Dr. Sarah Bowman  finds herself caught between the brutal authority of Captain Rhodes and the radical experiments of Dr. Logan, aka “Frankenstein”, who believes the undead can be trained.

Though underappreciated upon release, the film has since gained recognition for its grisly realism and haunting atmosphere. It also gave horror fans one of the genre’s most memorable zombie characters: Bub (Sherman Howard), the first of Romero’s undead to show signs of emotion and memory—hinting that maybe the undead are evolving.

Shot on a tight budget but loaded with groundbreaking practical effects by special makeup maestro Tom Savini and a young Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead), Day of the Dead is arguably Romero’s darkest and most philosophical entry. While Night dealt with survival and Dawn with consumerism, Day explores the collapse of social order, the ethics of science, and the erosion of humanity in extreme isolation.

About Barry Anderson: Barry Anderson has been a creative force in the arts and entertainment industry since 1984. A veteran special makeup effects artist, his work has been featured in numerous feature films and television productions, including George Romero’s Day of the Dead, Jeepers Creepers, Hairspray, and Mr. Nanny. He has also contributed to acclaimed documentary and television projects, crafting lifelike recreations of human remains and mummies for productions such as PBS’s Secrets of the Dead and National Geographic’s The Mummy Road Show. Beyond the screen, Barry has collaborated with law enforcement agencies, creating forensic reconstructions and crime scene simulations for CSI training and forensic photography workshops. For 17 years, Barry worked with Ripley Entertainment, where he began as a lead artist designing and fabricating museum figures before rising to Director of the Art Department, overseeing staff, art direction, and department operations. Today, he continues to push the boundaries of his craft as the owner of Transmutation Designs, while also serving as Director of Special Effects Engineering at Simetri Inc., where he develops advanced combat medic training devices for the United States military.

Try one of our 13 Cocktails of Halloween, available at Eden Bar starting October 1:

THE SOUR BUB
Tequila, Absinthe, Pineapple, Lime, Cucumber