| September 12, 2009 4:00 pm | to | September 13, 2009 2:00 am |
The idea of the Zombie long predates that of the bloodthirsty undead that populated horror films since the 1960s. The original zombies were drugged victims under the control of certain powerful spiritual practitioners. Zombification may have been used as punishment for certain crimes. Lately, the word “zombie” has found a place in diverse discussions, in disciplines such as economics, computer science, and entomology, among others
The Atlanta Zombie Symposium includes a panel discussion, entitled The Zombie Perceived: Religion, Media, and Society; a double feature film screening of Night of the Living Dead and Return of the Living Dead, directed by Dan O’Bannon; and Dance of the Undead, a dance party with Zombie Transformation Chamber. Area partners will participate through presenting other interpretations of the idea of the “zombie”.
1 – 3:45 PM, Panel Discussion The Zombie Perceived: Religion, Media, and Society, Dr. Dianne Stewart, Emory University; Dr. Andrea Wood, Georgia Institute of Technology Laszlo Xalieri. Moderated by Stan Woodard.
Clary Theater, Bill Moore Student Success Center, 225 North Avenue, NE, Georgia Institute of Technology. FREE (SEATING IS LIMITED, ARRIVE EARLY!)
5 – 9 PM Films Night of the Living Dead, (1968) directed by George Romero + Return of the Living Dead (1985), directed by Dan O’Bannon, A rare opportunity to see George Romero’s classic on the Big Screen, followed by Dan O’Bannon’s hilarious send up of the zombie scenario. Plaza Theater, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave. $9 for one, $12 for both
10 PM – 2 AM, Dance of the Undead, Including the Zombie Transformation Chamber. Graveyard Tavern, 1245 Glenwood Ave., East Atlanta Village $2
