Real Zombies would be terrifying.. There have been countless zombie films and TV series and they all try to bring something different to the table. It’s easy to be a bad zombie but it’s better to try a bit harder and look something like you’re ready to at least be an extra on a film set. The first “Zombie Slouch” I went on was in Huddersfield in 2007. It lead to further days and nights out as the undead in subsequent years.
Poster for the 2009 Huddersfield Zombie Slouch.
When
Variants in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017
Elements
Various fairly standard distressed and blood stained clothes, white contact lenses (even though I can almost never put these in at all) tooth paint and specially brought props such as a “Rolator” walking aid.
Amount of Work
The most effort i usually the application of prosthetics and/or makeup.
Level of use
A good number of times, usually around Halloween, but I did do it in summer 2017 too.
Notes
Almost always includes a horrible period of removing various types of paint that were never intended for use on skin, and painfully pulling latex out of hair,
Future use
Probably, but it requires commitment to all the slow removal of it all.
Business Zombie (2007, 2008)
Furniture stain looks way more realistic than that pinkish fake blood rubbish you find everywhere. I really ought to have worn gloves here of course.
This shirt was smothered in furniture stain but I still see some pink in here too.
Latex was coming off as the day wore on but this still looks quite effective.
The fake blood that dries pink looks great when it’s still liquid.
Props are always handy.
Anyone got any Nivea?
Lollipop Man Zombie (2009)
I thought this would be quite novel.
Outside Huddersfield Railway Station.
Many hours of zombie-ing and drinking later it had to start coming off.
Obligatory police photo.
On the train with my friend Monique who had a screwdriver “through” her head.
Amongst the Zombie crowd in Huddersfield.
Old Man Zombie (2010, 2015)
Just after being crowned “King Zombie”, which I was very proud of.
It has to be done whenever possible.
At least I got one contact in. My eyes have an extreme reaction to attempting this. I hate it.
Booze is never far away with fancy dress.
Prosthetic teeth falling off my face.
The “Rolator” was a good prop, bought specifically for this costume.
Beneath an underpass in Hunslet.
I’ve got knack-all to say about this.
Another underpass pose. I hope drivers saw me lurking around like this.
Summertime Zombie (2016, 2017)
Summer needs more Zombies.
By the waterside in Hull.
Several hours later, some woman would call the police when I ran through this street fountain. She claimed I was trying to frighten children at 8pm at night.
Usual Police Photo.
Arms needs makeup too when you’re a summer zombie. This would involve pain on removal.
Random person on the bus.
The stuck on teeth make quite a difference with a permanent snarl.
