We've seen a lot of different zombies in the movies and elsewhere: The zombies in the Thriller video tend to be risen from the grave, dry, and rotting. The zombies in the Dawn of the Dead remake are fast-running, blood spewers. All zombies are welcome, but obviously you want to take different approaches depending on how it is that you came to shamble amongst the undead.
Risen zombies: dark, sunken eyes, grey, even scaly skin, dusty hair, very little red, either in the eyes or the lips. Dirt under the nails from clawing your way out of your grave. Pale, dusty, dry, creaky are the watchwords.
Bitten zombies: vital, bloody, injured, with bite marks or blood pooling/bruising, rolling eyes, oily, matted hair. Moist, contagious, bloody, and hungry for brains describe this group.
Me, I like both, and sometimes combine elements (dusty hair, bloody mouth). Clothes: damaged, tattered, torn, bloody, blackened, filthy, gauzy...just so long as you can do the moves!
Bonus zombies: Of course, MJ turns into a werewolf in the movie that he and his date are watching before turning into a dancing zombie, so really the sky is the limit. We just want to see your bright and scary faces glowering terrifyingly on the day!
There are lots of online resources for inspiration, so Google "Zombie Make-up," and let's have some fun!
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