Disclaimer: the contributor of this and his wife run Movies on a Big Screen, Sacramento’s weekly screening series of documentaries, general independent film, classics and cult titles. The following is blatant self-promotion of a MOBS event and the local filmmakers involved.

The living dead recently took over Sacramento’s Movies on a Big Screen building and local filmmakers just happened to be there to capture the nightmare.The result? A film entitled “Dead Exit.”

About Dead Exit:

The reanimated infestation has reached a crisis point, overwhelming both local law enforcement and federal agencies. Designated evacuation and quarantine sites, known as "green zones," were developed to protect the few survivors and strategic assets that remained. With resources pushed to the limit, these formerly secure zones were frequently abandoned or relocated to another area once deemed beyond recovery.

In the midst of the chaos and confusion caused by the latest collapse in the perimeter, three lone survivors rush to the final evacuation point. With one of their own injured and the hordes of the reanimated in close pursuit, the three survivors must make their way to the last known haven. Upon arriving at the evacuation point, the survivors realize their situation is worse than anticipated. Left behind, alone, and abandoned by the authorities, the three survivors must deal with the multitude of ravenous undead just steps behind them.

Dead Exit, from Misfire Productions, is a locally produced, short zombie movie filmed in the Sacramento area. With a nod to iconic zombie movies of the past, Dead Exit adheres to the rules and conventions outlined in classic zombie films. In keeping with these traditions, extensive practical blood effects are used rather than their digital counterparts. With an extensive cast of zombie extras showcasing the talent of local makeup artists, Dead Exit brings the classic shambling hordes of the undead back to the big screen. Directed by Wes Young and Ryan Goff, the film stars Bob Herron, Randy Foos and Mackenzie Goff.

On Friday, March 13, don't miss the opportunity to be the first to see the bloody horrors that took place within the walls of MOBS at two special sneak preview screenings before it hits the film festival circuit, with cast and crew (and very likely zombies) in attendance. $5.00 admission. Plays at 7 and 8:30 PM. 600 4th St, West Sacramento. That's the corner of 4th & F in WEST Sacramento, just over the river from downtown Sacto. Parking lot is off of F Street between 4th & 5th Streets.

This is a shorter film (running a bit under 20 minutes), but there should be enough material for more than an hour's worth of zombie fun.