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George A. Romero Bust

An ode to filmmaker George A. Romero, who used the mall to film an iconic horror movie.

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The iconic zombie film, Dawn of the Dead, directed by George A. Romero was filmed at the Monroeville Mall. When Romero died, Christian Stavrakis created a bronze bust of the filmmaker in his honor. 

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200 Mall Cir Dr
Monroeville, Pennsylvania, 15146
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40.42905, -79.795188
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