Ken Foree

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

https://t.co/GoeUK0xnRD

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

@DaMANwithIQ Thank you so much.

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

@AudraCampbell31 Yes, it was. Looking forward to getting back there soon.

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

@UncleCreepy Thank you Steve.

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

@RightPulseNewss Why?

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

@TheThe1776 My God, my god, my god! Where is the holy water!

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

@Lionmark452 You still can catch up Mark!

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

I know this is out there, but I wanted to share this with you as well. It's an honor and a privilege to have a planet named after me in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

https://t.co/z3xlWlgv6P

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

@AshtonLamont 😍😍😍😍

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

@unseenfilms Yes, I must say it is.

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

@UltimateThomasS 😉👍🏿

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

This place means a great deal to millions. It is now going to be replaced by a major retailer. The question is: does the Monroeville Mall have the necessary requirements to become a Historical Landmark? Historical Landmarks are places where people visit because it has a significant place in their life. It is a building or place that has achieved fame and notoriety because of the significant contribution to our history. The Monroeville Mall may not qualify, but let's look at its history. The Washington or Lincoln Monuments it’s not and, of course not Mount Rushmore. But I would dare to say that it's visited and celebrated by more vacationers, sightseers, and fans than a lot of the Historical Landmarks in America.

The mall was built in 1969 as a hub of consumerism. In 1978 George Romero, the innovative auteur who changed the face of the horror genre, directed and Richard Rubinstein produced a film titled Dawn of the Dead, most of which was filmed in the Monroeville Mall. It became a blockbuster hit seen worldwide. DOTD was seen by horror fans and non-horror fans. It was unique because no one had ever seen anything like it before. Of course, Night of the Living Dead had attracted a lot of attention, but nothing like Dawn of the Dead. Richard and Dario Argento distributed it to every major movie theater, drive in, art house, and especially those with midnight screenings. I don't know the exact screen count, but I know it was vast. I personally could view it at three different locations in Manhattan, NYC. It was shown in every community here and abroad. Each major national television reviewer included this phenomenal film in their broadcast and recommended it with a thumbs up. Its fans have cherished and preserved this film to hand down from grandfather to son, son to grandson; a rite of passage. This small low budget film led Variety in gross sales for almost three weeks; unheard of! It impacted a generation. DOTD was so popular that fans from all over visit "The Mall" just to be where it all happened. For decades the owners of "The Mall" have graciously permitted zombie walks, conventions, and tours of its celebrated halls. George Romero's films and the cadre of local Pittsburg extras and actors are celebrated there. No one who participated in a George Romero film can deny that they owe allegiance to "The Mall". "Build it and they will come": Well, they have from every country to pay homage. Perhaps a place should be preserved for George's bust and the Living Dead Weekend Museum.

I'm part of its history, so of course I'm joining the outcry to preserve this shrine. I’m fighting for the survival of this Mecca, Cathedral, Temple… maybe that’s a bit much, but to the legion of horror fans it takes on a symbolic meaning, no matter how strange that may sound. Historical Landmark, well that’s not my decision. Perhaps it is a bit of a reach, but there would be few places that attracted such worldwide interest. Perhaps Walmart (the new occupant) will honor the history of DOTD and erect a bust of George Romero and house the Museum of the Living Dead. I thought it time to share my thoughts. We can only hope that some are listening.

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

That’s the case at any Mall. I like most know the problems of keeping Malls open today. No one is delusional enough to think that we can stop the wheels of progress. But it’s encouraging and refreshing to witness so many horror fans rising demanding to be head. And that is what this is about, To passionately express an opinion about something they held dear. I joined in because the loyalty of our fans couldn’t be denied. They want to be heard. I wish others who loved Dawn Of The Dead and George Romero’s legacy would chime in. There are so many who benefited, were touched in some way by Zombies, shooting low-budget horror. George inspired so many… Anyway this has been fun…right.

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

@bballheat103 @HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN We can dream… can’t we?

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

@Bobby1718227577 Take the lead. Join the fans on https://t.co/RRtUKaxwRr

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

@DJpresentsDJ Invest in more security.

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

@Terry01711833 I hope you right Terry

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

@Never2Nervous @HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN I know and it’s progress l guess. But keep in mind what this location means to people worldwide who aren’t interested in shopping at Macy’s but will just to be a part of the ‘Mall’ history

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

@TheWapplehouse This is exactly how you want someone to treat a child who suffers from autism. That’s why she was harassed, it was the parents of children with autism who led the charge against this dull woman!

[Ken Foree @TheRealKenForee]

@kcdanyoung @LeadingReport With what! We’re broke now