Just dying to see Zombieland? Would you practically kill for a chance to get into the movie for free? Then get your gray-like-century-old-roast-beef self to The Mean Fiddler, where your fellow zombie lovers will be meeting from 6 to 8pm to feast on flesh—er, pub grub and drink specials—and get dolled up by zombie technicians (it’s free, but tips are appreciated).
Look out for ringleader Doug Sakmann, who will be decked out in a red and white striped jacket and ready to lead a spirited march of the living dead. The ghastly group will head over to the AMC Empire 25 theater (234 W 42nd St between Broadway and Eighth Ave, 212- 398-3939) at 9pm for the gratis screening. Leave the kiddies at home, though: The flick is rated R, and exceptions will not be made for under-17s, human or zombie.
While the get-together at the Mean Fiddler will help you get presentable, be prepared for some serious costumes. Sakmann suggests shredding up and bloodying old suits and dresses from thrift stores. “Our zombies are very creative, so a lot of people show up as a theme zombie. Zombie priests, pizza chefs and bunnies are just a few of the many great zombies we’ve seen over the years!”
As an added incentive to get zombified, crawl sponsor Halloween Adventure (104 Fourth Ave at 11th St; 212- 673-4546; newyorkcostumes.com) is offering 10 percent off makeup and prop purchases all year if you mention “Zombie Crawl.”—Sophie Friedman
Photo by Nate “Igor” Smith
