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Zombie Burger: A place to enjoy your Manwich

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9 years ago

June 3, 2015

If you build it, they will come. No, not the legions who travel to Dyersville, Iowa every summer to watch Hall of Fame baseball players like Mike Schmidt and Carlton Fisk emerge from the corn for a charitable exhibition, but rather fans of zombies, walkers and biters.

Let’s face it, zombies aren’t the only ones who need to eat. Those enamored with them need sustenance, as well, and Des Moines has you covered.

I was stoked to find that Zombie Burger existed at all, but I could hardly contain my excitement on the way to the feast. And though there isn’t much by way of reference to zombie film décor on the walls or elsewhere, the joint more than made up for it on the menu (which is a faux newspaper titled The Villager replete with the faux latest zombie happenings).

Wall art

We’re not talking ham smothered in chocolate sauce, either.

From burgers with monikers including 28 Days Later, They’re Coming to Get You Barbara and Boomstick swarming the menu, there is plenty to keep you smiling.

Not only is the grub delicious, there’s plenty of it and appears in the blink of an eye.

Remember that Jim Gaffigan bit where he is commenting on how quickly Chinese food comes? “I think I’ll have the…oh, it’s here.”

After we placed our order, I wandered to have a looksee and not two minutes later the appetizer had arrived. And the burgers followed shortly thereafter. And by shortly, I mean mere minutes. So if you’re starved for flesh, you won’t have a long wait ahead of you.

Three Little Pigs as told by the Wolf nachos appetizer

And the service? Spectacular. Quick, conversational and incredibly friendly. I can say without reservation the service at Zombie Burger was the best I’ve experienced at any restaurant in memory. Their crew are certainly the type of survivors who would find a way to get Andy down from the top of the gun store.

But back to the food. I got the George Romero Pittsburgher because, let’s face it, I had to. The king of zombies? I had to pay my respects with a side of fries, right?

The George Romero Pittsburgher

A buddy of mine selected The Walking Ched, which was just cheese, macaroni and cheese and more cheese heaped atop a juicy burger. Believe me, there was no room left in hell or our stomachs by the time we finished. And, oh-by-the-way, two boxes accompanied us on the way out because that was simply way too much to eat in one sitting.

After we chowed, our attention turned to the drinks and desserts.

The libation which caught my attention (and generated a wide grin) was Tallahassee. A beverage complete with vanilla vodka, cherry Kool-Aid and, of course, that sweet, cream-filled log known as the Twinkie. It may have had an expiration date, but I wouldn’t know because we didn’t wait long enough to find out before ending its existence.

If I had one complaint (not really a complaint, more of a slight disappointment), it was the lack of a replica Winchester rifle over the bar because, I mean…while we had our pint and our pig snacks, that was the what more we wanted.

It’s this simple. If you dig zombies and ample portions of fantastic food, Zombie Burger is a must stop. Not just if you’re in Des Moines, because that’s too specific, so let me help you out: If you find yourself in the state of Iowa, press pause on whatever it is you’re doing, punch Zombie Burger into your GPS and go against the grain — make the pilgrimage to the sweet sanctuary of the undead.

It’s not a shit idea. And you know why? Because it’s really obviously not a shit idea.

Can’t a guy take a dumper in peace?

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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed

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April 25, 2024

Timothy Rawles

The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.

Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.

The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.

Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”

Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.

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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween

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April 25, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.

The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.

“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.

Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.

The prize also includes:

An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings

A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear

A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room

A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course

The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II

Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two

“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”

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Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.

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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power

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April 25, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.

**Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes**

Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.

Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.

There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.