Photos: The undead undress at Zombielesque

The zombie craze shows no signs of dying out; you can't take part in any pop-cultural obsession these days without someone trying to add brains to it. But last night at Bar Standard, the show revolved around what was being removed, not added. Burlesque maven Cora Vette and crew added...

By Westword Staff

October 19, 2012

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The zombie craze shows no signs of dying out; you can't take part in any pop-cultural obsession these days without someone trying to add brains to it. But last night at Bar Standard, the show revolved around what was being removed, not added. Burlesque maven Cora Vette and crew added an element of the undead to their burlesque routines by dressing up as zombies -- and then undressing. Continue reading for photos of the night's unique mix of skin and horror.

For more photos, visit our full slide show: Zombielesque at Bar Standard.

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