'Undead' US Release Imminent (+ New Trailer) [Archive]

Sadogoat

08-12-2004, 12:44 PM

The Spierig Brothers' Aussie zombie/alien flick Undead seems to have a divided audience on these boards (amongst those who've seen it) - it's either liked or loathed. Whatever the case, it looks like Lion's Gate are prepping it to hit U.S. cinemas later this year. To that end, they've just put out a new US trailer for it, which you can view here in Quicktime or Windows Media:

Undead Trailers (http://www.themoviebox.net/movies/2004/STUVWXYZ/Undead/trailer-page.html)

Brody

08-12-2004, 02:31 PM

The jury is still out on this one for me. It looks like a very fun film and could be one of the better ZOMBIE films made. But one thing bothers me. Judging from the trailer and going on what the filmmakers said in "They didnt want to take it too seriously" is what makes me cringe on this. I dont care wha tthe subject matter is but I do want the filmmakers to take it seriously. I want plausibility and not a big joke. Watching the 'red-neck' looking dude do matrix style flips and gun play is enough to make me cringe. Give me serious. Thats what I love about Romero's films and the new DOTD 04 is that is taken seriously as in WHAT IF.....

Return of the Living Dead is most definatley a parody of sorts but it comes at you exactly like that. Even in that world, the filmmakers take it seriously.

Monkey Mech X

08-12-2004, 04:39 PM

*Watches Meteor fly through old guy instead of decimating him and blowing up everything around*

No thanks.

awfulman

08-13-2004, 04:17 AM

I was fortunate enough to see UNDEAD and have to say it was disappointing. I'd put this in the bargain bin with Return Of The Living Dead 2!

zombie_master

08-19-2004, 08:07 PM

I've have the pleasure of owning this film, and LOVE it. the characters are solid, the action is intense and the triple shotgun is, well, beyond cool. The movie takes itself seriously, but not too seriously, as there are some great laughs.

"*Watches Meteor fly through old guy instead of decimating him and blowing up everything around*" - Monkey Mech X

Its a mooooovie. Made to suspend your disbelief. If that's too far fetched, how do you fare with the ever-so-realistic zombies? Even if its only a "what-if" scenario?

It is a fun film, not to be missed by zombie fans everywhere.

Monkey Mech X

08-19-2004, 08:14 PM

Because zombies are fantasy. Meteors disembowling people are mistakes.

corgi37

08-19-2004, 10:05 PM

Dont read too much into low-budget horror movies. You'd spend too much time and effort pulling things apart, instead of just enjoying what is presented.

Otherwise, things like moving traffic in the background of Dawn 78 would tear your mind apart.

Or the fact Logan didnt re-animate.

Just enjoy the ride.

I liked Undead. Not that i'm biased or anything. I thought it was very original. The FX are pretty hokey, but still fairly impressive for the 1/2 mill U.S. dollar budget. Dont forget, its 3 years old now.

The acting is terrible, but in a ok way. The hero is over the top silent, and the cop is hilarious. He's got the best lines in the movie, no doubt.

Dogg Thang

08-20-2004, 03:52 AM

I think their FX are exceptional for that budget. And as for the meteor going through some guy, well I could understand the problem if it was a serious movie. It's not.

Dogg.

flenser

08-20-2004, 08:20 AM

I watched Undead last week after picking it up on a region free bootleg - no release over here at all see...

Excellent film, funny, fast, good action scenes, good plot, excellent dialogue.

Go watch it.

zombie_master

08-20-2004, 03:03 PM

"Not on MY watch!"

LOL

flenser

08-20-2004, 03:17 PM

"How would I know? I'm not a weather girl..."

pmsl

i-eat-ears

08-21-2004, 07:28 PM

I watched it a couple of weeks ago and thought it was quite good. Some genius moments e.g. Chip Chipperson's fate, but I thought the ending was just weird. And not necessarily the good kind of weird. I did like watching an Australian film for once and hearing the different accent and seeing an alternative type of setting.

flenser

08-21-2004, 08:07 PM

That ending is just begging for a sequel dontcha think? :clap:

corgi37

08-22-2004, 10:02 PM

What was wrong with the ending? I thought it was great. Sort of brought the story back to its zombie origins.

Oops, hope i didnt say too much!

zombie_master

08-22-2004, 10:12 PM

Begging? She's got a 5x shotgun! I wanna see that in action!

"Yeah, but is she dead?"

ZM

deadwiz

08-27-2004, 02:03 AM

I thought the movie started out good, but then it just gets way to wierd and confusing..

DocZomby

08-28-2004, 12:54 AM

I havent seen it et but am really looking forward to seeing it. I think the new trailer looks like a great deal of fun. There's plenty of room for humor in the zombie apocalypse IMHO.

Cyber Bishop

08-28-2004, 10:21 AM

I will give it a shot what the hell.
For those that have seen it, how is the gore?

Nomrulz

08-28-2004, 11:09 AM

For the people who hate zombie movies where all the characters still don't catch on that the only way to kill them is to shoot them in the head, don't watch this.

ShawnoftheDead

09-21-2004, 05:22 PM

I downloaded off a file sharing site and this is a killer movie!! I loved the characters/story,it kinda went downhill for me as well towards the ending,but still it was quite good.i give it 8.75 outta 10 decapitated heads,still waiting for the US distributors to pull their scalps outta their cakemakers and get this damn movie on DVD here.Ill definitely pick this treasure up when it does.Lion's Gate is a buncha slackers.

the creeper

09-21-2004, 05:30 PM

Saw it and was disappointed. I was so hyped to see it, the trailer makes it seem like it could be scarey and NotLD esque. But it is far from it. I liked certain parts...which got me hyped again...but it just let me down over and over. The twitchy get up from the ground zombies who moaned weired..just didn't suit my tastes.

Nix the aliens and the wall climbing..keep the house and the bunker and stuff like that and I would be happier.

But don't take my word for it.... da nuh nuh (Reading Rainbow with Levar Burton reference)

w1234

09-21-2004, 07:20 PM

kudos on the reading rainbow reference, I'm always trying to squeeze those into daily conversations, but I can never manage.

I usually hate these new kind of zombie movies, but I didn't mind this new one so much. Sure, it's no Romero, but nothing is these days. I thought the whole look and feel of the movie was very reminiscent of older zombie movies. All I am going off of is a really lo-res grainy pirated copy, so I'm feeling like I missed a lot, but, from what I saw, I'd say it wasn't half bad and that I would reccomend giving it a shot if it came out in theatres.

Butterfly in the sky! I can go twice as high! Take a look, in a book. It's Reading Rainbow.

goesaround

09-23-2004, 08:59 PM

I love the new trailer. More horror less ha ha. I hope it comes out in theatres here. It deseves to. I'm excited and I'll make up my own mind.

corgi37

09-24-2004, 02:32 AM

See it, and send more money to Oz. We might be able to scratch up a sequel.

goesaround

09-24-2004, 04:55 PM

I'll be happy to send some money to Australia as soon as it's released over here.I'm certanly sick of sending all our money to China,,All our shoes, clothes, even U.S.Army uniform boots. Dont get me wrong I love Chinese food,architecture, but not Chinese jeans or even their Zombie movies. Yes make a sequel and keep flying those Wirraways and Boomerang airplanes!

eliza_doolittle

09-26-2004, 01:36 AM

The makers of Undead are currently filming a werewolf movie in the basement of the building where i work, and there is talk of a second Undead, but it looks unlikly. Marion (Mungo) is off to the US soon to promote the movie, and the American posters will differ from the Australian ones in that Mungo won't be holding the gun, something about it being illegal in the US

Dead Kev

10-05-2004, 05:09 PM

Thought you all might like to know that on the press side of Lions Gate Films, they've now placed UNDEAD in the "Theatrical Releases" column! :clap:

I loved the movie, and I loved its originality. It's not your typical zombie flick. A lot of fans refuse to break out of the same old zombie movie molds. I think it's imperative to come up with some new takes on the sub-genre, lest it fall back into obscurity. This film helps do that.

corgi37

10-06-2004, 12:55 AM

I would put Undead in the same category as ROTLD. I can understand people not liking it, but i did. I thought it was pretty good for a 1st up effort, and a budget of about $500,000U.S.

To me, it certainly is better than ROTLD2!

Rickimaru

10-06-2004, 11:18 AM

I already own it so meh. I think three shotguns rigged like that would be illegel everywhere.

corgi37

10-06-2004, 08:34 PM

I have said this before, but i'll say it again.

(Sniff) "Australians all let us rejoice
for we are young and free (sob)
With golden soil and wealth for toil
our land is girt by sea" (sniff)

I have no hesitation in saying Undead would be in the same category as something like ROTLD. Same sort of fun.

It aint Dawn, but it's ok. A damn site better than ROTLD2!!!

And, its Australian!

Advance Australia fairrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr !!! (sob)

analogzombie

12-01-2004, 03:47 PM

Undead will be released in US theaters for a limited run on July 1, 2005. About a year and a half after it's premiere in Australia.

Also, if you want to skip to the chase www.SuperHappyFun.com is selling a high quality DVD-r of the Australian DVD for $13.

JohnDRobinson

12-01-2004, 06:48 PM

corgi37

12-01-2004, 09:11 PM

Bloody oath, mate!

goesaround

12-02-2004, 02:25 PM

I am very looking foward to this.

Zombie-A-GoGo

02-08-2005, 01:40 PM

Bringing this to the top.

analogzombie

02-09-2005, 10:13 AM

Actually this is more about aliens, than zombies. and it's not that great. It's more in line with Dead Alive (Braindead) than a Romero film. It sounded excellent back in mid- 2003, but now that the dawn remake has been made along with Shaun of the Dead, and Land of the Dead is being made, this little film from down under pales by comparison. it's mediocre at best, and the lead character is stupid.

chud

02-09-2005, 03:08 PM

and the lead character is stupid.

Although this is a valid opinion being as I would like to figure out if this film is worth watching I would appreciate if you could elaborate on said statement.

hatefuldisplay

02-09-2005, 08:36 PM

Any way some one can lock some of the Undead threads. It's a fun movie, but there are at least three open threads on it. I hate when that happens. Thanks.

<------Resident Complainer

Mr. Grey

02-09-2005, 09:04 PM

Mr. Grey

02-09-2005, 09:31 PM

Although this is a valid opinion being as I would like to figure out if this film is worth watching I would appreciate if you could elaborate on said statement.
Looking at the trailer it looks pretty good. The lead character reminds me of a cross between Clreic John Preston from Equilibrium and one of the supporting cast from Deliverance. :lol: :lol: :lol:

analogzombie

02-10-2005, 09:54 AM

Although this is a valid opinion being as I would like to figure out if this film is worth watching I would appreciate if you could elaborate on said statement.

well what I mean is cheesy the lead character is cheesy.

he's presented as some kind of back woods goon with a secret. An outsider who is the only one who knows the proper way to deal with the zombies due to an incident in his past. He tries to play it as a stoic no nonsense Ash-like (from Evil Dead) hero. It comes off as silly, unemotional and cheesy, b/c I think he was relying too much on the costume and not acting well enough. He tries for stoic, he gets wooden.

anyway, just one opinion.

The movie is worth seeing for sure, but don't expect something amazing. IT's better than most zombie films, but then most zombie films are horrible. the Dawn re-make, 28 Days Later and Shaun of the Dead are by far, better modern zombie films.

Undead is closer to being a more gore filled, slightly more serious 'Night of the Comet' than anything Romero influenced.

goesaround

02-11-2005, 01:40 PM

Yeah well cant wait to see it. The trailer looks a lot better then "Braindead" which I hated (Yes I loved Lord of the Rings) Hey even "Shaun of the Dead' (Which I loved) as far as I'm concered dosent hold up after 4 watchings. I know thats heresy but "ooopps there it is". 'Undead' seems more serious then Return of the Living Dead 1 and 2 while I could pee in my pants with the antics in both of those(Is it cancer? If he's lucky) but I dont really even consider them zombie movies. If the threat dosent seem real well...But in 'undead'they seem to take the threat seriously from the trailer even if their is humor. I cant wait, not like "Land of the Dead" 'cant wait' but still up there

Mr. Grey

02-11-2005, 02:01 PM

Well, I am definitely going to check it out! How will I ever know how good it is unless I watch it.

the creeper

02-11-2005, 03:22 PM

I won't review the movie here as I already have done it. But I know that when it comes to the states I don't need to see it on the big screen. Seeing it at home on DVD was enouhg for me to know that while the trailer was promising...the movie itself failed to deliver half of what it promised.

Which is in the least unfortunate as I was really impressed with the trailer and was really looking forward to seeing it.

In short..the sets, make up (if you like posessed zombies), action, CGI were good. But the story just didn't do it, and forget scares. I was so amped when they entered the house...but then nothing...no NotLD stuff which is what it was trying to mimic in the trailer...

in fact..the trailer shows the best stuff... :(

Mr. Grey

02-11-2005, 04:21 PM

eliza_doolittle

02-12-2005, 05:54 AM

i love undead so much, it's cheesy as hell, but its a fanastic movie nonetheless

Helu

02-12-2005, 05:19 PM

Do not listen to the people who didn't like it. See it for yourself. Every movie in existence has people who don't like it and if you always listened to them, you would never see any movie...

corgi37

02-13-2005, 06:50 PM

Hey, another Aussie! Hi Eliza Doolittle.

Mr. Grey

02-13-2005, 06:55 PM

I will watch it. It is true that not everyone likes everything all of the time.

corgi37

02-14-2005, 08:18 PM

It 100% is not everyones cup of tea, it wasnt even really mine, but it passed away 90 mins pretty easily. The 2nd half is the dividing factor. I actually was taken away for the ride, and enjoyed the originality.

Being Aussie, i liked the humour too. It might be a bit over the top for others. The character of the cop was was over acted to beyond belief!

Keep an open mind. You may dig it, you may not. What have you lost? 90 mins and $10.00?

analogzombie

02-18-2005, 01:48 PM

Do not listen to the people who didn't like it. See it for yourself. Every movie in existence has people who don't like it and if you always listened to them, you would never see any movie...

While that's true, there is such a thing as a 'good' film and a 'bad' film. Judging something critically to discover its artistic value is valid. That doesn't mean you have to like what is 'quality' or dislike what is 'not quality', I know I love some godawful movies. But please be able to distinguish between a 'great movie' and a 'bad movie' which you happen to love.

Undead while not completely awful, is still a bad film. Bad like, House of the Dead? No, not by miles. It's just bad in a thin plot, bad overacting, underdeveloped characters sort of way.

bottom line: zombie fans should see it cuz it's got zombies. But it's not avery good film and the only reason it's coming out in the US at all is because of the success of Dawn of the Dead 2004, and milder success of 28 Days Later and SHaun of the Dead. All of which, are much better films than Undead. And to say Dawn 2004 is a better film than Undead should tell you something, cuz while entertaining, that movie had huge problems of its own.

Zombie Survivor

02-19-2005, 04:27 PM

I already have "Undead" I bought it today (19 February 2005) for 7,99 euros!!! That's a real shame because it is a really entertaining and good film. (I live in Holland)

EVIL_TONY

02-22-2005, 05:51 PM

I from Russia.I saw this movie almost 6 month ago.It's very intresting and funny movie.I like this movie.

Wedge Antilles

02-22-2005, 11:11 PM

I think that maybe alot of the humor might be missed for anyone who isn't Australian, especially the copper.

Nonetheless, how could you not find that man the funniest character ever?

"when i was young, we respected our ****in parents, we didn't ****in eat em!"

Helu

02-23-2005, 01:41 PM

I never said whether the film was bad or not...

My point is if, you want to see the film, don't listen to anyone and go see it!

eliza_doolittle

02-24-2005, 08:47 AM

Hey, another Aussie! Hi Eliza Doolittle.

howdy friend!

Divided Soul

02-24-2005, 09:23 AM

I never said whether the film was bad or not...

My point is if, you want to see the film, don't listen to anyone and go see it!
Yeah definetly make up your own mind..

the creeper

02-25-2005, 01:52 PM

Do not listen to the people who didn't like it. See it for yourself. Every movie in existence has people who don't like it and if you always listened to them, you would never see any movie...

That sounds like an ignorant thing to say...

so it is more logical to listen only to the people who liked it...or whom agree with you?

only people whose opinions you trust should stop you from seeing a movie.

see it..don't see it...it matters little...

I was saying I didnt like it. I wish I had...I really wanted to.

Divided Soul

03-01-2005, 10:37 AM

There you go! The point is to make an intellegent informed decision... whether or not you weigh the opinions of others heavily.

Pain

03-10-2005, 09:44 PM

I bought a copy recently, and although i wouldn't say it's my new favourite movie, i did enjoy it. The humour was fantastic especially the cop!

JohnDRobinson

03-15-2005, 06:48 AM

New Poster

http://www.geocities.com/j_hey1/posterundead-1.jpg

NeonExile

04-05-2005, 07:02 PM

Just by the way, and in case anybody didn't know, Undead has just received a UK release on DVD. I haven't seen it yet, but I do have a copy right here I'll be watching tomorrow.

NeonExile

04-05-2005, 07:10 PM

Um...that is to say, a full, proper, official release, as I understand there have been copies knocking around for a while.

corgi37

04-06-2005, 01:59 AM

Gee, this has been slow to get out. I saw it 18 mths ago. I think the brothers are making a vampire movie now.

Cool poster btw.

Divided Soul

04-06-2005, 03:52 PM

I'm sorry I can't tell from these posts. Has this been released yet in the US

daemonfondler

04-06-2005, 03:52 PM

same here, watched it almost a year ago, and man, i was disapointed, there is one part around the end, that was Awsome, with the chick and the cage, that was a wicked concept, but other then that, the movie was done very poorly, in my opinion at least, which isnt much :) I'm pretty big fan of the indie film world, but i felt this one was cheesy for a zombie flic.

-Helu-
My point is if, you want to see the film, don't listen to anyone and go see it!

however, i agree with above, if you haven't seen it, it's got zombies in it, soooooo, a must see for any zombie fan.

cause all in all, a flic with zombies is always a step in the right direction at making the perfect film :drinking:

Divided Soul

04-06-2005, 04:59 PM

same here, watched it almost a year ago, and man, i was disapointed, there is one part around the end, that was Awsome, with the chick and the cage, that was a wicked concept, but other then that, the movie was done very poorly, in my opinion at least, which isnt much :) I'm pretty big fan of the indie film world, but i felt this one was cheesy for a zombie flic.

however, i agree with above, if you haven't seen it, it's got zombies in it, soooooo, a must see for any zombie fan.

cause all in all, a flic with zombies is always a step in the right direction at making the perfect film :drinking:
Although your last line rings true in theory, the real life falls far shorter :) but here's to a brighter future!

Ellis

04-07-2005, 06:05 PM

I want to see this movie so bad, and I am very happy it's coming out to us folk here in Canada and America. Though I am a bit sketchy as to its play out... (The humans never figure out the head shots according to my buddy) I'd love to see it.

Till Next Time

NeonExile

04-07-2005, 07:17 PM

I thought it was an okay movie. Not great, but not terrible. There were things wrong with it, but basically it was a fun ride. I'm not sure I understand the complaints about the second half and the humans not getting the headshots. The headshot thing was quite clearly explained and the movie made perfect sense to me. I don't know if I saw a different cut or something, but I really don't understand what you mean.

Ellis

04-07-2005, 07:24 PM

Well thats just what I heard. I guess I wont know for sure until I see it.

Till Next Time

trioxic

04-08-2005, 12:41 PM

i agree with all the above posts. I had a copy of this movie last year and i was totally dissapointed. Yes the zombies look good, but it was too cheesy. The soundtrack was horrible in a "this is cooky" type of feel to it. Some of the actors were annoying (cop) , the whole sci fi plot in between was out of place and the worst part? That the ending left us hanging with a great starting point for a sequel. If they DO end up making a sequel i'd have high hopes for it since the whole alien thing will be out of the picture. Also, i think it sucks that LIons Gate is marketing the film over here as a straight up Zombie horror flick, when it actually isnt. My 2 Cents

TheBlueGhoul

04-14-2005, 11:58 PM

It was enjoyable enough, I thought. I was able to watch it more than once, and for me that's usually saying something.

**spoilers**

Strangely, I didn't understand the whole alien thing the first couple of times. Then a friend of mine pointed out that the meteorites had nothing to do with the aliens, that the aliens were just "healing" those infected with the wierd rain. I don't know how I missed that.

laudadio76

04-15-2005, 06:56 PM

So then, When will Undead be released in the US?

Divided Soul

04-19-2005, 10:02 AM

So then, When will Undead be released in the US?
God I hope so!

Dead Kev

04-21-2005, 08:34 PM

So then, When will Undead be released in the US?

In theaters July 1st.

I've just added a few more pics to my review page (http://www.allthingszombie.com/movies/undead.php) for the film.

SGT. DEATH

04-22-2005, 07:20 AM

In the U.K. this was only released in about 3 theatres and wasnt shown in any in Ireland at all,I hope the states has better luck.Its a great movie.

zombie2005

04-24-2005, 02:33 PM

Just seen the trailer and it looks awsome. I am so there opening day.

SGT. DEATH

04-24-2005, 02:58 PM

This is a great zombie flick not to be missed,only drawback is it will be released around the same time as land of the dead which might overshadow it a bit,or boost it publisty who knows?In the UK it only got a very limited release about 3 cinemas in the whole of the UK.I found this to be very dissapointing but what can you do.

Divided Soul

04-25-2005, 09:38 AM

Sounds promising

Bad Zombie Night

05-31-2005, 08:31 AM

Here's a new Undead trailer just posted at Movies Online... I think it blows the original trailer away. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Shooting/shootsmiley.gif

Link: Undead Movie Theatrical Trailer (http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_4246.html)

MADMAN

06-01-2005, 04:42 PM

I don't know. I still think the teaser trailer is the best. Especially ending on that wide shot of all the zombies pressed up against the fence like that. Friggin' sweet. Either way, I'm looking forward to this flick immensely.

SGT. DEATH

06-01-2005, 04:45 PM

To me this film hold up to the trailer,great,class ,fantastic.I loved this one,I am a fan and I do recomend it. :drinking:

HOO-HAA

06-01-2005, 06:28 PM

To me this film hold up to the trailer,great,class ,fantastic.I loved this one,I am a fan and I do recomend it. :drinking:

I agree, Sarge... Fantastic stuff, this flick. Check out the quality acting from the leading lady... and the, er, not so great (but still strangely apt) acting from dear old Mungo..

All in all, a splendid take on the zombie genre, methinks.. :clap:

Bad Zombie Night

06-01-2005, 06:43 PM

I don't know. I still think the teaser trailer is the best.

If I hadn't seen this flick already, this new trailer would have me drooling a bit... I thought the old one was too up & up for a horror movie.

Pain

06-01-2005, 06:48 PM

Have to agree with you on that one. This new trailer is great, definitely makes me want to go downstairs and pop the dvd on :)

Bad Zombie Night

06-01-2005, 06:54 PM

I thought it make the movie actually look kind of scary, without the comedy aspect to it.

Pain

06-01-2005, 06:57 PM

It did actually, and it kinda steered away from the Alien aspect. This trailer was definitely put together with Lotd in mind, even though it's a good film in its own right.

Bad Zombie Night

06-01-2005, 07:00 PM

This trailer was definitely put together with Lotd in mind

That's the way I felt about it too. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Yes_Nod.gif

Pain

06-01-2005, 07:25 PM

Hell, if it helps put bums on seats for another good zombie flick then i'm all for it :clap:

MADMAN

06-01-2005, 07:46 PM

I'll agree that this trailer definitely has some good visuals that are missing from the teaser, but overall, I think the teaser has a greater impact. Especially because it ends on that one image of the zombies pushing against the fence. I know that not everyone is a fan of the quick cuts and slashing images, but I think the teaser creates more excitement than this trailer. Like a lot of trailers, I think it gives a little too much away. But hey, like you say, if it puts butts in the seats, who cares? Though, unfortunately, I haven't seen a hell of a lot of marketing here in the States for it. :-(

Maybe I'll see if they'll send me a free T-shirt and I can wear it to promote the film. :evil:

Bad Zombie Night

06-01-2005, 08:18 PM

Though, unfortunately, I haven't seen a hell of a lot of marketing here in the States for it. :(

Hell, I haven't seen any at all, except for what we see on here, and the rest of the internet. :roll:

MADMAN

06-01-2005, 08:29 PM

Perhaps we should undertake our own marketing campaign for it.

Are there any Public Relations or Marketing majors in the house? :lol:

Pain

06-01-2005, 08:33 PM

Don't think it got much press here either. I found out about it here on these hallowed boards.

Divided Soul

06-06-2005, 01:44 PM

heres a link to their board
http://www.d13satellite.com/undead/board/forumdisplay.php?f=2

stealth15psi

06-20-2005, 10:10 PM

I thought it was good for what it was. The acting was decent for a B moie, the environments and camera angles were creative, the special fx were impressive for the budget, and the story was at least different even if it was weird. It wasn't as good as Shaun, but it was still fun to watch.

Bad Zombie Night

06-21-2005, 04:03 AM

Here's a new Undead movie poster I found... I guess they'll probably using this one when it premiers in the US, July 1st.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/ATZ%20Pics/undead_new_poster.jpg

jackskellington

06-29-2005, 04:26 PM

Looks like Undead is gonna come and go overnight without much notice or success. Is there some kind of plot to ensure all zombie movies fail?

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/index.php?Show=4209&Template=newsfull

MADMAN

06-29-2005, 08:32 PM

Put it down to stupidity, man. Christ, you don't release a movie like this up against Batman, Romero and a Spielberg flick unless you want it to fail. Especially considering the lackluster marketing attached to it. I didn't even know it when it was coming out, and I actually want to see it. Geez, no wonder LGF needs interns to sit in on their meetings, they're all morons.

Kemper

06-29-2005, 08:33 PM

don't think its playing in cincy

TheyCominToGetYouBarbara

06-30-2005, 06:25 PM

I can't find out where Undead is playing. It's supposed to come out tomorrow.

I live in Illinois, anywhere near the chicago area is fine. I've already tried a few sites but i can't find one place thats playing it. :x

MADMAN

06-30-2005, 06:27 PM

Triplez47888

06-30-2005, 07:17 PM

well it's going to be extremley hard to find according to Box office mojo's theater count report Undead is only going to be up at 2 theaters!!!

Pain

06-30-2005, 07:28 PM

well it's going to be extremley hard to find according to Box office mojo's theater count report Undead is only going to be up at 2 theaters!!!

That's a shame being that it will be playing off the back of Land of the Dead.

zombiekilling101

07-01-2005, 02:17 AM

i just heard a radio spot for this at work, when i heard it, i yelled at my underlings..:)

MADMAN

07-01-2005, 03:19 AM

i just heard a radio spot for this at work, when i heard it, i yelled at my underlings..:)

Are you talking about the rats in the back room where you mop up the beer? :-P

Stash Horak

07-01-2005, 03:23 AM

MADMAN

07-01-2005, 03:29 AM

This one just didn't do it for me. Picked this up thanks to Nicheflix and was throughly disappointed. Real lame ending.

I have since canceled my account with them. Not so much because of Undead, but rather they're inablity to send my those Russ Meyer movies that had been on my queue for six months...

Nicheflix? http://www.spacespider.net/emo/signs053.gif

What do you expect, they only have one copy of each and some dipstick is still whackin off to 'em.

Stash Horak

07-01-2005, 03:47 AM

I call him Dad...

MADMAN

07-01-2005, 03:50 AM

I call him Dad...

Just don't call him when he's in the bathroom with the portable DVD player.

And just to stay on topic. While Undead does open today. I'm going to see Land. I think you'll all agree that is an excellent prioritization as I can only see one film.

Stash Horak

07-01-2005, 03:54 AM

Undead may open today. Whether it opens today near you is a different matter. Cause it's not around my parts...

zombiekilling101

07-01-2005, 01:06 PM

Are you talking about the rats in the back room where you mop up the beer? :-P

if you are referring to subway than yes:) seriouslly theres some sick shit in there and its not as healty as everybody thinkgs.. hopefully there not reading this.. corporate is psycho.

Well i might go see Undead today, depends on how far it is from my regular theater.

outkast

07-02-2005, 12:36 AM

Literally no theatres near me have this movie. I'm quite perturbed.

Stash Horak

07-02-2005, 12:43 AM

Yeah. Looks like Lions Gate is incapable of opening one of their horror movies wide unless it stars Sid Haig or The Dread Pirate Roberts...

outkast

07-02-2005, 12:48 AM

Looks like I'll just have to go see LOTD again.

zombiekilling101

07-02-2005, 03:11 AM

damnit the only theater is in West La, and thats alittle far for me to drive, its only like 45 minutes but la traffic is a bitch, plus im a bad navigator.

Triplez47888

07-02-2005, 08:13 PM

well according to the official site the movie should be popping up at more theaters in the upcoming weeks. So all I can do now is cross my fingers and hope it comes somewhere near me lol

Chibi

07-08-2005, 02:11 PM

i bought undead today, wasnt worth buying but would of been worth renting in my opinion, didnt like the alien aspect of it could of been alot better without them and ending was a bit poo. and i also think the 3 x and then at end 4 x shot gun well...i wudnt wanna use it, talk about waste of ammo and akward to carry but yeah was funny in bits. the two police were great and the over top gore and lady using the saw on a stick reminded me of brain dead and bad taste :D

Bad Zombie Night

07-10-2005, 11:21 AM

well according to the official site the movie should be popping up at more theaters in the upcoming weeks. So all I can do now is cross my fingers and hope it comes somewhere near me lol
It has been running for 7 days now (as of 7/7/05) at 2 theaters, although it's widest release is reported to be 13 theaters (maybe this weekend?).
It's total purse so far is $13,264.

Vash

07-10-2005, 12:06 PM

I'm really wanting to see this.

corgi37

07-10-2005, 08:55 PM

Just get the dvd. It was released in Oz nearly 2 years ago.

chickenchop1

07-11-2005, 11:43 AM

Roger Ebert and Roeper just reviewed Undead, giving it two thumbs down. They didn't like the ending most of all from what they said, but Ebert did commend the brothers for pulling together the film on a small budget.

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050707/REVIEWS/50620004

Ebert gave Undead 1.5 stars, while giving Land of the Dead 3 out of 4 stars.

I'd still go see Undead in theaters if Lion Gate Films decides to release it nationwide in the US.

Bad Zombie Night

07-11-2005, 01:10 PM

Good post cc1. :mrgreen:

I don't know about Roper, but Roger Ebert has been a long time sympathizer to horror, especially to Romero's films... I think horror fans, especially Zombie ones, give this film a little more breathing room.

A Feast for the Fallen

07-11-2005, 05:16 PM

I seen the trailer a few day back on the slaughter house massacre dvd (hopefuly its not as bad as that when i get round to watching it)

Zombielover

07-12-2005, 12:41 AM

This movie has grown on me. The alien thing bugged me for a while but now I think the movie is a hoot. Love that first Zombie attack!

Bad Zombie Night

07-12-2005, 04:06 AM

Love that first Zombie attack!
I hated the pop-up zombie idea.

chickenchop1

07-13-2005, 11:38 PM

I caught some cool zombie footage from the Ebert and Roeper review on TV. It looked like some zombies in a store were getting shot at pretty good, and then one had a shovel stuck in its head, the handle sticking high above.

Pain

07-26-2005, 06:43 AM

Box office takings in the U.S. to date for Undead

Total US Gross $30,291

zombiekilling101

07-26-2005, 07:09 PM

Box office takings in the U.S. to date for Undead

Total US Gross $30,291

how much did it cost to make and how much did it make overthere?

Pain

07-26-2005, 07:13 PM

how much did it cost to make and how much did it make overthere?

Actually that figure i posted is out of date i think :doh:

I'll have a look to see what it took here

zombiekilling101

07-26-2005, 07:15 PM

Actually that figure i posted is out of date i think :doh:

I'll have a look to see what it took here

sigh.. fine:roll:

its too bad i couldnt make it to the ONE theater that was playing it like an hour away.. ill get the dvd october 12th though.

Pain

07-26-2005, 07:22 PM

To tell the truth it didn't get much of a theatre release here. Not to my knowledge anyway. I remember it being released on dvd though. On my searches though i found out that it made $11,000 in Italy! :lol:

Apparently it cost 1 million Aussie dollars, which is about $758,000.

zombiekilling101

07-26-2005, 07:23 PM

well, I guess they did well enough, arent they doing that werewolf flick?

Pain

07-26-2005, 07:28 PM

It's called DayBreakers and it's about Vampires

http://www.timeout.com/film/news/241.html
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/film/498

corgi37

07-26-2005, 08:55 PM

Get with the program, Yanks, and buy the Aussie dvd - Its been out for 2 years. Mind you, most of you dont have multi-region players.

Man, are you blokes behind the times.

Undead Holocaust

08-13-2005, 10:34 PM

Awesome movie! totally better than i ever expected, nice gore, nice humor added in and killer death scenes. go see this or buy it if you havent.

corgi37

08-14-2005, 09:04 AM

Unreal! On Aussie cable, they are having a "zombie" month. Dawn04 was on this week, and (much to my amazement) Undead is on next week ! Also is 28 days later.

jackskellington

08-16-2005, 06:57 PM

Finally hitting DVD in the states October 11th!!

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/index.php?Show=4542&Template=newsfull

corgi37

08-16-2005, 08:01 PM

Finally. Welcome to the millennium.

jackskellington

08-20-2005, 08:08 AM

Finally. Welcome to the millennium.

Yeah...So did ya'll finally get LOTD?

corgi37

08-20-2005, 09:19 AM

jackskellington

08-20-2005, 09:29 AM

Sure did. And per dollar per head of population, we made it more successful than you ungrateful guys.

Anyway, Undead is on cable here this month. As is 28 days later, RE1&2 and Dawn04.

I'll be interested to read people's reaction, as it has divided alot of zombie fans. Jacks, hope you like it. And 1 thing i gotta know. Is Mrytle Beach a cool spot?

Looking forward to Undead. I think I'm gonna ask my wife to get it for me for my birthday as well as some new hinged cuffs. As for Myrtle Beach, I don't really like it there. It's very dirty and touristy. A few of us go up there to work patrol for bike week every year and I've just never seen anything good about the place. Also, I HATE every officer I've ever met on their police force. In fact, I don't know anyone here in my area that likes any of them. They're pompous assholes!!

Slumlord

08-20-2005, 01:19 PM

I hope I'll be able to at least rent this one. Or who knows, maybe DDD will carry this one with a nice cheap price tag.

zombiekilling101

08-20-2005, 03:32 PM

They're pompous assholes!!

Dude, thats where I was going to apply:-(

jk

Cant wait for the dvd to come out already.

jackskellington

08-20-2005, 03:48 PM

Dude, thats where I was going to apply:-(

jk

Cant wait for the dvd to come out already.

Maybe you can change them!!! :) Be advised, though, that the process of getting on with them is VERY extended and unnecessarily long. Plus, after you get on, you go through their private municipal academy, and then still have to go to the state academy in Columbia. After that, you probably have about a 4 to 6 month FTO program to get through. Ridiculous. We had better save all this for another thread though before we anger the Mod Gods!! Back to Undead...Did you get to see it in it's limited stateside release? It didn't come here, but I think it played down the road in Savannah Georgia at one of those trendy artsy fartsy theaters where the Goth kids go.

zombiekilling101

08-20-2005, 04:10 PM

goth kids suck.. JK to all the goth kids here. If theres any

no i didnt get to see it.. it was about a 2 hour drive away.. in a bad part in Los Angeles.

zombie2005

09-20-2005, 01:42 PM

Pain

09-20-2005, 07:25 PM

The Blind Dead

09-20-2005, 08:37 PM

I beg to differ :evil:
I completely agree with Pain.

Bad Zombie Night

09-20-2005, 09:38 PM

DO not rent ot even consider watching this movie. Its Terrible, I mean just bad.

Even The comedy is not funny at all.

I had to fastward the movie just to see if anything else would be exciting, can't explain anymore just bad bad bad bad.

Only Postive I would give is the compostion color and zombie makeup.

They Deserve 1/2 star.
I wasn't completely satisfied with this film either, but it deserves a lot more than just a half a star. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

zombie2005

09-21-2005, 03:59 AM

I wasn't completely satisfied with this film either, but it deserves a lot more than just a half a star. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

Alright 1/4 Star Then

Bad Zombie Night

09-21-2005, 04:45 PM

Alright 1/4 Star Then
Man... If you thought Undead was really that bad, then you should check out some of the stinkers I've seen in the past... You'd probably go into a coma. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/xxSick2.gif :?

zombiekilling101

09-21-2005, 09:03 PM

Man... If you thought Undead was really that bad, then you should check out some of the stinkers I've seen in the past... You'd probably go into a coma. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/xxSick2.gif :?

I would give it a 2 out of 5. It was more of an cheap alien thing than a zombie movie to me. The story was alright and my favorite part was at the end, where shes on her porch and you see all those zombies at the fence.. good stuff. And the Zombies hitting the windshield was great.

I can think of a ton worse movies though, all time worst for me is Zombie Lake. eek.

corgi37

09-22-2005, 06:54 AM

Cybopath

09-22-2005, 08:00 AM

I bought Undead on DvD a few months ago, I was pretty excited it said Across between Brain Dead, Evil Dead and Shaun of the Dead 3 great zombie flicks but It was so bad I took it back.

The Blind Dead

09-22-2005, 10:03 AM

How can you possibly knock Zombie Lake? What, with all that Euro t & a on display?

Sure, dreadful film in every way, but i have a soft spot for Bavarian snatch.

Though, not as hairy as it was in the flick.

Anyway, Undead was ok. I thought alot of the dialogue wouldnt translate well to Yanks, but it seems most of you can understand it.

When i 1st saw it, i too was a little disappointed. But, when i saw it again, i really took a shine to it. Thought it was very original. ANd well done on such a miniscule budget (approx $500,000 U.S.).
I agree! Zombie Lake is classic! All that Euro-jiggle in one place almost had me slapping on the defib machine. C'mon! How many movies do you know of where a whole bus full of volleyball players strips naked and frollicks in the water allowing us some of the sleaziest beaver shots this side of National Geographic??!!! You just can't beat Jean Rollin for Euro-horror-jiggle.

Not only was Undead made for a teeny tiny budget but the CG was done by the filmmakers themselves on their computer showing many indie filmmakers that not everything low budget has to look like it. Undead looked twice its budget and I was definitely happy I grabbed a copy. Hell, I'll even be grabbing the US release.

zombiekilling101

09-22-2005, 08:43 PM

Anyway, Undead was ok. I thought alot of the dialogue wouldnt translate well to Yanks, but it seems most of you can understand it.

were not stupid.....

But i get what your saying.

zombie lake.. come on YES the t&a are great, but zombies having a fist fight:lol:

Undead was alright, but not all what it was hyped up to be. But thats what usually happens when people see a movie and rave aobut it, it builds it up for someone that hasnt seen it (me) so when that viewing does happen, its not as good.

zombie2005

09-23-2005, 04:04 AM

Undead ranks up there with zombie lake and bio-zombie just terrible.

If I see it again I might just :x

Bad Zombie Night

09-23-2005, 08:18 AM

Undead ranks up there with zombie lake and bio-zombie just terrible.

If I see it again I might just :x
If you don't like campy Zombies films, that's fine, but there is no way you can put Undead, and Bio-Zombie with Zombie Lake... What rating system on the net are you looking at?

IMDB (Movies/Ratings)

Bio Zombie...... 6.5/10
Undead.......... 5.7/10
Zombie Lake.... 2.9/10

The Blind Dead

09-23-2005, 02:09 PM

I rarely ever trust IMDB to accurately rate films. Undead was way better than Bio-zombie or Zombie Lake (though I do like Zombie Lake). Honestly...the whiners have been getting deep in the zombie section lately. It seems nothing pleases them anymore. That's a shame.

zombiekilling101

09-23-2005, 09:57 PM

That's a shame.

your damn right.

HOO-HAA

09-23-2005, 10:36 PM

I thought alot of the dialogue wouldnt translate well to Yanks, but it seems most of you can understand it.

The Australian accents of some of the characters are very strong and often, generally, difficult to make out for us Irish as well as the yanks...

... But I love this flick! No complaints at all.. :clap:

MADMAN

09-23-2005, 10:53 PM

There wasn't a damn theatre w/in 30 miles of me that was showing this over the summer and I missed it. Hopefully it will come out on DVD here soon (as I don't have NetFlix) and I can finally see it.

corgi37

09-24-2005, 08:00 AM

It's definately worth seeing, and owning.

If you can get it cheap.

And, der, i know Yanks aint stupid, but our accent can be hard for you buggers to understand. Hence the dubbing, and renaming of movie like "Mad Max". It's also why people like Mel Gibson suddenly got his American accent back so bloody quick.

ANd, the cop in Undead screams at a million miles an hour. And the "hero" mumbled so much, i had to back up the dvd a bit to try to get what the hell he said.

No, my American amigos, you aint dumb.

Then again: Nixon, Reagan, Bush 1, Bush 2 (twice!), Arnie - Hey, only kidding!

Kemper

09-24-2005, 09:49 AM

Subtitles...if it has them

God bless america.

goesaround

09-24-2005, 01:56 PM

No man, the accent gives character. You outta hear my 'New Yawk' accent. We dont all have to sound like Macdonalds looks. I cant wait for Undead! Still Havent seen it, And oh yeah, I didn't vote for any of those guys.Dont judge a country by it's winners. All I can say looking foward to Land of the Dead and Undead and what ever else is coming out in Oct on DVD and oh yeah.."Fair Dingo mate"

The Blind Dead

09-24-2005, 02:35 PM

Subtitles...if it has them

God bless america.
Dear God...what kind of mook would you have to be to need subtitles for an Aussie film?

Barbra's brother

09-26-2005, 02:32 PM

LOL! MOOK! I get turned off about film makers taking themselves too seriously. If a movie is over hyped, then all it serves to do is raise people's expectations, which in turn may affect their final reaction after seeing the movie. Now, I just might go out of my way to see a movie if people play up the reviews to be cheezy! I mean seriously, who doesn't love a cheezy horror movie?

secondstoreykid

09-26-2005, 11:08 PM

I would give it a 2 out of 5. It was more of an cheap alien thing than a zombie movie to me. The story was alright and my favorite part was at the end, where shes on her porch and you see all those zombies at the fence.. good stuff. And the Zombies hitting the windshield was great.

I can think of a ton worse movies though, all time worst for me is Zombie Lake. eek.

As bad as it was, I still found it more entertaining than Dead and Breakfast...

corgi37

09-27-2005, 07:24 AM

Goesaround!!! "Fair dingoes mate".

Bloody hell! hahaha. Nice stuff. Never heard the phrase, but i like it. There is another Aussie horror called "Wolf Creek" coming out soon-ish. Supposed to be ok. I think thats got mainly U.S. actors in it.

I hope you all realise "Saw" was written, directed, edited by 2 Aussies, and starred 1 Aussie.

We are the new Romans! The next World Power! After China, India and Niger have their turn, of course.

doctorFreakazoid

09-28-2005, 10:13 AM

Well go ahead, invade and conquer, I always thought Australia was a much freer country than our own anyhow!

Kemper

09-28-2005, 11:21 AM

If it's a good idea we will be there to whore it out.

CNPitts

09-29-2005, 09:48 PM

If this is the movie I think it is, I saw it a couple of years ago. Had some great moments (flying into the suspended people and pretty much the whole first half), but really tapered off and got pointless towards the end. Great sfx though.

I absolutely loved the beginning. Nothing like starting a flick with a bang. ;)

Slumlord

10-02-2005, 11:40 AM

The Blind Dead

10-02-2005, 01:43 PM

I want to buy this buy even DDD tacked on an awful hefty price tag.

Undead (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=LGE017005)

I can only hope it's available locally so I don't have to resort to paying $18. Amazon wants $26... What the hell?
Deep Discount DVD: http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=LGE017005

Not much better. Right now it's gonna be at least $18 for a couple weeks. I already have the UK version of this but I plan to grab the new Lions Gate release along with Saw (SE) and High Tension next month.

Slumlord

10-02-2005, 04:07 PM

Deep Discount DVD: http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=LGE017005

Not much better. Right now it's gonna be at least $18 for a couple weeks. I already have the UK version of this but I plan to grab the new Lions Gate release along with Saw (SE) and High Tension next month.

Yeah, I saw that. I think I'm gonna watch the price for a bit before buying it, see if Deep Discount drops the price eventually.

zombiekilling101

10-02-2005, 04:25 PM

man I hate it when companies do that, release a movie, than a short time later release another version with more crap on it.. IE sin city, saw..just lame.

The Blind Dead

10-02-2005, 04:28 PM

man I hate it when companies do that, release a movie, than a short time later release another version with more crap on it.. IE sin city, saw..just lame.
It's lame but a great from a business standpoint. Most average folks don't give 2 shits and a whistling granny about special features and deleted scenes and whatever so companies release a barebones disc to get it onto the market and snag the shine still attached to the film. Impulse buys are a big thing nowadays. Then you have the collectors, completist and uncut/special edition whiners who want discs packed out. These are the kind of people that can normally wait a few months after the initial release.

zombiekilling101

10-02-2005, 04:34 PM

Then you have the collectors, completist and uncut/special edition whiners who want discs packed out. These are the kind of people that can normally wait a few months after the initial release.

im a whiner but cant wait the months after its first release.:x Im not going to get the other sin city dvd though. its good, but not good enough to buy the dvd to watch them play around on the green screen.

ok undead..... umm. did anyone else think the main girl had big eyes?

The Blind Dead

10-02-2005, 04:46 PM

im a whiner but cant wait the months after its first release.:x Im not going to get the other sin city dvd though. its good, but not good enough to buy the dvd to watch them play around on the green screen.

ok undead..... umm. did anyone else think the main girl had big eyes?
Never noticed her big eyes. I kept waiting for the black bra to pop off.

zombiekilling101

10-02-2005, 04:58 PM

Never noticed her big eyes. I kept waiting for the black bra to pop off.

oh yes, too bad they showed that one guy alot:scare:

corgi37

10-03-2005, 11:38 PM

It's one of the very rare Aussie movies without a bit of T&A. Nearly every flick we make has got some chick whipping her boobies out.

Slumlord

10-09-2005, 03:44 AM

Nearly every flick we make has got some chick whipping her boobies out.

Well, there's no downside to that. :)

Bad Zombie Night

10-09-2005, 12:30 PM

Sorry to break up the stag party, but let's lay off the skin comments, and get back to discussing Undead please. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

secondstoreykid

10-10-2005, 01:25 PM

Man BZN, you're such a prude...

Anyway, I picked up a bootleg copy of the DVD at my friendly neighborhood Korean movie store, and after watching it 3 times now (with different friends etc) I actually like it quite a bit. Granted, it's not anywhere close to what I thought it was going to be, it was still an interesting (albeit erratic) story, with some fun gore and impossible gun-slinging...I'm not at all mad that I spent $5 on the DVD....

Bad Zombie Night

10-12-2005, 02:02 PM

Man BZN, you're such a prude...

We all have to keep in mind that there are ladies present here... I don't care for the occasional sexual reference, when it applies to a particular scene in the film, but save the bar room language for when you go to the bar.

Since this film has already been released in the US back in July, and there are other Undead movie threads on this forum, I don't see the point in keeping this one open any longer. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

In case you missed it, here's the final box office data for Undead's brief release in the US.

Undead
Distributor: Lions Gate
Release Date: July 1, 2005
Domestic Total Gross: $41,196
Widest Release: 13 theaters
Close Date: July 14, 2005
In Release: 14 days / 2 weeks