<p>In 1978, she assisted with make-up and started as the iconic Blonde Zombie in George Romero's Dawn of the Dead.In 1980, she led make-up and had a larger role in George's next film, Knightriders.
In 1981, she vanished from the industry.</p>

Jeanie's Face Exploded

She was only there to do make-up. They had bigger plans.

<p>“Great! A story that NEEDS to be told!” - Joe Dante, Director, GREMLINS, THE BURBS“The Sinister Cinema Story” takes you behind the scenes of the oldest, weirdest video distributor of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror and Exploitation cinema. Operating out of Medford, Oregon since the late 80s!</p>

The Sinister Cinema Story

An avalanche of underground horror, unseen sci-fi and forgotten fantasies, via the world's weirdest video distributor!

On stage intro to The Sinister Cinema Story, then the Q&A with Chad Campbell, director of "Jeanie's Face Exploded"

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Jeanie's Face Exploded & The Sinister Cinema Story (Documentary block)

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