The makeup for the multitudes of extras in the film was a basic blue or gray tinge to the face of each extra. Some featured zombies, who would be seen close-up or on-screen longer than others, had more time spent on their look. Many of the featured zombies became part of the fanfare, with nicknames based upon their look or activity—such as Machete Zombie, Sweater Zombie, and Nurse Zombie.Carnival of the Damned at Origins becomes a "Cast Party!" GamingReport.com "Sweater Zombie" Clayton Hill was described by a crew member as "one of the most convincing zombies of the bunch" citing his skill at maintaining his stiff pose and rolling his eyes back into his head, including heading down the wrong way in an escalator while in character.Balingit, Moriah. "Obituary: Clayton Hill / Played a lead zombie in 'Dawn of the Dead' , Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 27, 2009. Retrieved July 30, 2009.
The makeup for the multitudes of extras in the film was a basic blue or gray tinge to the face of each extra. Some featured zombies, who would be seen close-up or on-screen longer than others, had more time spent on their look. Many of the featured zombies became part of the fanfare, with nicknames based upon their look or activity—such as Machete Zombie, Sweater Zombie, and Nurse Zombie.Carnival of the Damned at Origins becomes a "Cast Party!" GamingReport.com "Sweater Zombie" Clayton Hill was described by a crew member as "one of the most convincing zombies of the bunch" citing his skill at maintaining his stiff pose and rolling his eyes back into his head, including heading down the wrong way in an escalator while in character.Balingit, Moriah. "Obituary: Clayton Hill / Played a lead zombie in 'Dawn of the Dead' , Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 27, 2009. Retrieved July 30, 2009.