A CROWD of the undead were spotted on Southend Pier.

The “ghouls” were taking part in the annual Zombie fancy dress competition at The Royal Pavilion on Sunday afternoon.

The competition, saw prizes for the best dressed man, woman, couple & child.

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After the winners were announced the “zombies” made their way to the Park Inn Palace Hotel on the seafront to watch a free screening of the 1960's classic horror film, Dr Terror's House Of Horrors.

  • Pick up today's Echo for a spread of pictures from the event