The Dead Will Walk (2004) - The Making of Dawn of the Dead

Before "The Walking Dead" had us checking our closets for walkers, The Dead Will Walk (2004) shamelessly shuffled into our hearts with rotting flesh, oozing brains, and a behind-the-scenes look at the zombie film that redefined the undead: Dawn of the Dead (1978).
This documentary digs up the past (literally) as cast and crew — including makeup wizard Tom Savini and horror maestro George A. Romero — spill the guts on how they turned a shopping mall into a nightmarish playground for flesh-hungry ghouls. It’s a heartfelt, hilarious, and surprisingly touching tribute to the film that taught us zombies love escalators, biker gangs make terrible mall guests, and yes, even the dead hate Mondays.

Packed with interviews, rare footage, and stories about exploding heads and zombie extras who took lunch breaks at the food court, The Dead Will Walk is a love letter to fans of practical effects, polyester suits, and apocalyptic consumerism. If you've ever wanted to know what happens when you hand a gallon of fake blood to a group of creative maniacs — this is your documentary.

Warning: May cause uncontrollable urges to moan, shuffle, and revisit your local abandoned shopping center.