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Summary: The all time classic that shook the horror genre
Review: Whether the upcoming remake is any good or not doesn't matter; George Romero's 1979 follow up to the legendary Night of the Living Dead can still dish out the chills nearly 25 years after it's initial release. We all know the story by now: four people barricade themselves inside a shopping mall while hordes of the undead hungrily try to claw their way inside. Dawn of the Dead is nothing short of epic with great, taut performances and Tom Savini's landmark gut ripping gore effects, plus the satirical stab at consumer culture that made the film a hit with critics. The film still manages to be shocking to this day, and it has aged quite gracefully. Anchor Bay finally decided to re-release Dawn of the Dead on DVD, and it features a fantastic commentary by Romero, Savini, and crew. Other than that, the extras are a bit lacking, even though a deluxe edition is supposedly due out later this year. All in all, if you've ever called yourself a horror fan, than Dawn of the Dead deserves a place in your film library.
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Summary: Strong well made action/horror sequel.
Review: Ten years after the Cult Classic:Night of the Living Dead (1968) was a milestone with audiences and critics, who loved the film. Now writer and director:George A. Romero (Martin, Creepshow) wrote and directed a terrific sequel. The plot: Since the dead are returning to life after a freak accident, now the pollation is mixed with undead and the ones are alive. Now four friends: Peter (Ken Foree), Stephen (David Emge), Fran (Gaylen Ross) and Roger (Scott Reiniger) are trying to survive the hell, they have to go though everyday and they find a perfect hideout at the shopping mall, once they are one, they have more everything than they possible could but undead are inside the mall, the four would do anything to have it.DVD`s has an clean non-anamorphic Widescreen (1.66:1) transfer and an clear Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Sound. DVD Extras are:Two Deleted Scenes and Trailers. Good make-up effects by Tom Savini (Friday the 13th, Maniac) and Well done score by The Goblins. Entertaining film turns unexpected to a Masterpiece for the Horror gerne. Critically Accalmed back in 1979. An unforgettable movie and now there`s a remake of this Classic DOTD (2004). The latest DVD from Anchor Bay has an sharp anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1) transfer with an digitally remastered soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, which is terrific (also on DTS). DVD has an Commentary Track by the Writer/Director, Director's Wife, Special Make-Up Effects Artist:Tom Savini and Commentary Narrated:Perry Martin. DVD Extras are Trailer, T.V. Spots, 2 Hidden Features and More. Dawn of the Dead will be out also on a Three Disc Set, which it will have the Theatrical Cut, Extended Cut (With a Different Music Score) and Dario Argento's Shorter Cut with Never Seen Before Footage, Never Seen on the Theatrical Cut and Extended Cut. Also Included Documetary, Behind the Scenes Featurette, a Rumored-Document of the Dead will be included, Deleted Scenes/Outtakes and possible a Golbin CD Soundtrack and maybe alot more DVD Extras like Commentary from the Cast or Crew (Which the 1996 Laserdisc Edition has the Extended Cut with Commentary by George A. Romero, Tom Savini & Cinematographer:Micheal Gornick). Do not miss this Masterpiece, which Critics like Leonard Maltin, the late Gene Siskel & Roger Ebert loved this film. One of Romero's best. Grade:A.
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Summary: A Zombie movie masterpiece
Review: Dawn of the Dead is one of my favorite films and probably my favorite zombie film, I really wish I could classify it as a horror movie, but I don't really consider it inspite of some horror elements it has. I found it very, very entertaining, funny, well-acted and well written and with some great (if not dated) gore effects and I have to say that some complains about the movie have left me startled though. "It wasn't scary!"-It's not meant to be scary, it's an action satire more than anything else. "Bad acting"-Okay, maybe to a degree, but the acting here is far better than what I've seen in films like Gothika. "No explanation"-AHEM! This is a sequel to Night of the Living Dead, but let me say that there is no real explanation to the whole phenomenom, people just keep wondering about why it's happening. The whole ambiguity of it is what makes it so effective and remindful to a degree of Hitchcock's "The Birds" "Drags on too much"-That's more of a matter of personal taste, but I never found this movie to drag, I thought it was a lot of fun from beginning to end and it allowed to shed a bit of light into the characters "How did the zombies get into the mall?"-Do movies must spoon-fed everything to modern audiences these days? The doors were open as simple as that. That's all I have to say about this fantastic film, I'm not sure if I can recommend it to everybody, but all I can say is that I completely love it and it's the best zombie movie I have ever seen and while Night of the Living Dead is excellent as well, I think Dawn surpasses it in some aspects.
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Summary: A Masterpiece in Every Sense of the Word!
Review: Geroge A. Romero's second feature in the 'Holy Trilogy' is without a doubt the best. 'Night' had the ability to freak you out, simply plotwise. 'Day' had the ability to make your mind spin with both the plot and the visual effects. 'Dawn' makes you freak out on the basic principal of the story -- not to mention the gore (some of the zombies look fake; but what can you do?). The DiviMax DVD release is a shameful way to get publicity. They released this simply because the first two editions (theatrical & director's cut) are out of print and the fact that the remake was being released -- so they rushed this edition. Audio commentaries are excellent, as well as the theatrical trailers and television spots. The picture is a miracle! Absolutely outstanding job on the video clean-up. The audio was pretty impressive as well. However, it lacks the special features that we'll be getting in the "multi-disc" release. Word of the "multi-disc" is that it will have both the theatrical cut and the director's cut. I also heard it WILL be loaded down with other special features -- this being said, how many discs will there be? I figure three -- one disc apiece for the films and another disc for the special features. Now with 'Dawn' getting a 2-3 disc treatment, 'Day' getting a cozy 2 disc set, how about 'Night' getting a nice little 2 disc release?
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Summary: For this price, you can't lose
Review: If you are fiending for Dawn of the Dead and have seen the going price for the few remaining DVD versions out there, get this DVD now. You will bask in the relaxing aura of late 70's synthesizer soundscapes, marvel at the strangely committed performances of the well-chosen cast, and be blown away by the shocking violence of Savini's creative, kaleidoscopic kills. Oh sure, you can sit around on your hands waiting for that super-excellenty perfect edition from heaven. Or, just hook yourself up now. This edition is perfectly fine. Enjoy.
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Summary: Great edition, but multi-disc (ultimate) edition coming soon
Review: 5 Stars for the film
4 Stars for the DVD release (DiviMax) Yes, this is a great DVD considering that, for years, Romero fans have had to put up with awful quality VHS versions, and even when they were good (Thorn-EMI's VHS of "Dawn of the Dead" was by far the most complete version of Romero's U.S. theatrical cut of the film) the films still suffered... not from image quality necessarily (DVD lends itself to a general cleanup of the image, and the copy is usually struck from master negatives or interpositives of the film direct from the vault), but from lack of things like... drumroll please: extra features. Sure, VHS was not a format for such things, but then that format seems wickedly prehistoric nowadays. For those that can wait-- and I totally urge this, because I think the practice of releasing DVDs without many extras as a run-up to a second "expanded edition" release to be tantamount to highway robbery -- there is indeed a full-blown multi-disc set coming out in September from Anchor Bay... it will be a bit more expensive, but what the heck... if you're a fan, and this film seems to be made for fans (of Romero's previous work and the horror/splatter genre in general) then it's worth the wait and the added dollars spent. From the Anchor Bay website... DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978) - MULTI-DISC SET
There have been a few folks asking about this set, and soon we will be revealing the details of what promises to be the most extensive edition of any title in Anchor Bay's history! Release date is September 7th, and you can expect multiple versions of the film as well as new commentary tracks and interviews galore. Full Specs Coming in June!
Starring: David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott Reiniger, Gaylen Ross - Director: George A. Romero
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Summary: Overrated Masterpiece
Review: Yeah I saw this film right before the remake came out. To sum this film up I would say it's like Shaft vs. the Zombies. There is no horror in this film. It's not scary. It's funny if nothing else. The zombies are very pathetic; George Romero doesn't even hide this. Now I'm not saying you can't put horror with comedy (evil dead 2). But the enemy isn't threatening. There are only one or two really gory parts in the entire movie. The zombies in the remake are much more dangerous. This film is pathetic simply put. But that's not to say I didn't enjoy it. In fact I've made it sound much worse then it really is. And I also enjoyed "Night". I've seen much worse and if you have a few hours to kill; check out this little late 70's classic. I'll add this statement, due to the person below me (Jeremy Boettcher) saying that if one thought it was cheesy than they think that i know what you did last summer should win an acadamy award. So to clear things up, i HATE WITH PASSION films like Scream and "Summer". My favorite Horror film is the Orginal Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Just because everyone praises a film like dawn dosn't make it good. Break down the structure/acting/events of the film and you would realize that there is nothing special about this filn.
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Summary: ONE of the best Zombie movie if not the best period!!
Review: For all you people who thinks this movie is cheesy or sucks you obviously have no taste. you probably think garbage like "I know what you did last summer" deserves an academy award!
This is hands down one of the best zombie films ever. i have seen it several times and never get tired of it. When the world is being overrun by zombies 4 people hide out in a shopping mall, and horror ensues. Recommended highly! everyone did a good job on this from the acting to the direction to the music. i have not seen the remake yet and i am sure it will not be as good as this!
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Summary: An Amazing Piece
Review: After finishing this movie, I was filled with mixed emotions. I did not see the first or the third, but now that this has captured my attention I will inevitably see them both. The plot gets you so into the lives of the characters without actually telling the story of their lives, if that makes any sense. It may just be me but i think that during the movie, i felt connected with them, trapped in that mall with them, it was a pretty cool experience. Get this movie, you shouldn't need to read this to convince you, it just gives off an aura of excellence when you see it. Not for everyone however; if you don't like violence, even if it is 70's effects, don't buy it, rent it and see it with a boyfriend or girlfriend. A must see for anyone; it isn't the violence that makes it interesting, it is the great plot and text of the movie.
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Summary: Classic Horror Film
Review: Dawn of the Dead is without a doubt one of the best horror films ever made. Much more intense and bloody than its predecessor film (Night of the Living Dead), DOTD drags the viewer into a nightmare world inhabited by living corpses who feed on the living and the dwindling number of humans who fight them. The plot follows four people (two TV station employees and two SWAT team members) who take a helicopter and make a run out of a zombie-infested city to try to find somewhere safe. They do find what is utopia: A shopping mall loaded with everything needed for survival. However, it too is overrun by the living dead who show no signs of leaving voluntarily. Although some of the effects are dated, this film is NOT for the squeamish. For the horror film buff or zombie fanatic, this film is a must-see.
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