Fido

[Emperor]

Anagram and Lions Gate Bring us Fido the Zombie

Anagram Pictures and Lions Gate Films are developing a rather unusual zombie movie, which Andrew Currie ("Mile Zero") will direct.

"Fido" is set in the small town of Willard, which is lost in the idyllic world of the 50's, where the sun shines every day, everybody knows their neighbor, and rotting zombies carry the mail.

Years ago, the earth passed through a cloud of space dust, causing the dead to rise with an insatiable hunger for human flesh. Terror spread across the land, until a collar was invented that made the zombies docile, even useful. A company was born: ZomCon.

Thanks to their patented domestication collar™, zombies became gardeners, milkmen, butlers, and even pets. ZomCon would like everyone to believe that they have the world under control - but do they?

http://movies.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_3784.php/Anagram_and_Lions_Gate_Bring_us_Fido_the_Zombie

It sounds like a great premis for a film - a boy and his zombie!!

Emp

[hatefuldisplay]

Man, that sounds awesome. I can't wait to get my rotting hands on a copy. Go Lions Gate!

[DocZomby]

A new idea for the zombie genre! Fantastic! when/where can we see it?

[jackskellington]

Now that's an original idea!! Hope it hits theaters!!!

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/index.php?Show=4015&Template=newsfull

[Zombie Survivor]

"Ah, the mail. For who's this? Brains? There's no Brains in this house... what are you doing! Don't bite me! aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!"

[jackskellington]

Since it's Lions Gate distributing, there may be a good chance of a theatrical release. They're the only ones that finally got House of 1000 Corpses out after it got screwed so many times and it paid off for them so they are definitely the best choice for something this far out in left field.

[Coldshot]

sounds interesting, the more zombie movies in the theaters the better. the video store where i live has a minor selection (though all the ones they have are extremely good) and i am always looking for a chance to see new terror from the undead

[Mervin Chip Chipperson]

I am not really sure how this would work as a movie, but whatever the more zombie movies the merrier!

[Dr. Freudstein]

It's a bit of rubbish name for a film though, is it going to have family pets wrestling with the postman and pulling their arm off? You'd of thought something like "The Last Post" or "Dead Drop Letterbox" would've been a better choice. But Fido...?

Reminds me of a friend who didn't want to watch Ghost Dog because he thought it was about a poltergeist pooch....!

[jackskellington]

Wow!! I never even made the connection with the name "Fido" possibly referring to a dog since the movie is about postal carriers. Guess we'll have to wait and see but that does weaken it a bit for me.

[SICBELLY]

The fact that Carrie Ann Moss is in it kinda' makes me think that it might be somewhat well-acted. After all, she was in Memento.

[jackskellington]

They certainly don't leave much to guess on what happens so I guess I should advise a SPOILER ALERT here. Sounds awesome though!!! Guess there's no dog involved after all!

http://www.anagrampictures.ca/films_fido.html

[Divided Soul]

I looke forward with guarded optimism.....

[Some_Day...]

"Ah, the mail. For who's this? Brains? There's no Brains in this house... what are you doing! Don't bite me! aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!"

Lmao!! :lol:

[King Robert]

http://movies.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_3784.php/Anagram_and_Lions_Gate_Bring_us_Fido_the_Zombie

It sounds like a great premis for a film - a boy and his zombie!!

Emp


That thar is sum dang weerd shit y'all got goin' thar for ya y'all. I just like saying "y'all"...lah dee doo dah...

[Slumlord]

Almost sounds like one of those Disney Channel Movies. A family movie with zombies... yeah, I'll check it if it is released around here or one of the joints rents the video.

[Bad Zombie Night]

Without a doubt, I'd be surprised if this wasn't a comedy.... Hey, it might work.

[Emperor]

And who is playing the zombie? The Big Yin!!! A rather controversial tke on this:

Billy's decapitation role

Movie set to reignite Bigley row



Billy Connolly, who was vilified in the press for his comments over executed British hostage Ken Bigley, is to decapitate a character in his next film.

The 63-year-old comic will slice off a zombie’s head with a shovel in the new a new comedy horror movie Fido, which starts filming in Canada today.

It is a role likely to reignite the barrage of criticism he faced when, in a comment on blanket media coverage of the hostage crisis, Connolly told a London audience he wished those who captured Bigley “would just get on with it". Days later he was beheaded.

In Fido, Connolly plays the 6ft 4in domesticated zombie of the title alongside fellow actors Dylan Baker and Carrie-Anne Moss.

More:
http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/june05/fido080601.php

Just remember: No politics.

[jackskellington]

I was unaware that was the guy who made those comments about Mr. Bigley...I'll just be quiet now but I WON'T be seeing this movie.

[Divided Soul]

I hear ya..... why can't hollywood(and others) stay out of the P word....

[Emperor]

I hear ya..... why can't hollywood(and others) stay out of the P word....

Cheap publicity?

I'm a big fan of the Big Yin (despite his not keeping his mouth shut) but I do wonder how well he will play the part. The again he did play Queen Victoria's ghillie well and that is, I suppose, a smilar part so.....

www.imdb.com/title/tt0119280/

[JohnDRobinson]

I know the writer of this one. He's really chuffed that it's getting out there. They got a mention in the Hollywood Reporter adn he is over the moon!

[Darth Erroneous]

Sounds ok. I'll have to see a trailer before I can make a concrete decision about it. Meditate on this I will... :roll:

[The Blind Dead]

Sounds good. I'll see it and chances are...buy it.

[jackskellington]

Here's a couple of picks if it hasn't been posted already. Nothing really but...

http://www.horrorchannel.com/dread/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1902

[jackskellington]

Couple of more pics...Decent looking zombies.

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/film/815

[Bad Zombie Night]

New Fido news article & pics posted at fangoria.com

Link: First report and photos on FIDO (http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=4522) http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/ATZ%20Pics/Zombie%20Movies/Fido10080501.jpg

[Bad Zombie Night]

New Fido pics just released.

Article from MO: New FIDO Zombie Photos ! (http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_7012.html)


Enjoy! http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/ATZ%20Pics/Zombie%20Movies/fido1.jpg

[Zen Buddakhan]

Hmmm....I can't see the pine airfreshner tag around the zombies neck? :think:

[Bad Zombie Night]

Hmmm....I can't see the pine airfreshner tag around the zombies neck?
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/lolRoll.gif



hehehehe! http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/keke.gif
He kinda reminds me of Bub. :zom1:

Maybe this is where Bub landed after Day of the Dead. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/nut.gif

[SGT. DEATH]

Holy shit it is billy connelly,this should be a funny film.Any one know when there a UK release.

[chickenchop1]

I will watch Fido when it's released. It seems to focus on zombies as 'robots' to do the house work and crap like that, till they get out of control. That "Bub" looking zombie looks cool.

[Cybopath]

God the Big Yin turns up the damdest things. Looks like he won't be killed within the first 5 mins lol as he said "I'm the only F***ing guy to be killed off in a Muppet movie!"

Anyone seen the Columbo he was in?

[jackskellington]

NEW PICS!!!!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/jackskellington70/fido10832106.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/jackskellington70/fido3083106.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/jackskellington70/fido2083106.jpg

[Bad Zombie Night]

NEW PICS!!!!



They are? Scroll down to post #28 http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/ATZ%20Pics/Zombie%20Movies/fido1.jpg

[RogueZombie]

A friend sent a link to this site:

www.zomcon.com

It looks like this stuff was produced in the '50s -- even the copyright says so. It's all about zombies and some of the ads and gadgets are pretty funny. I can't tell, but it looks like it might have something to do with Fido!!!

Anyone else know?????????????

[The Blind Dead]

A friend sent a link to this site:

www.zomcon.com

It looks like this stuff was produced in the '50s -- even the copyright says so. It's all about zombies and some of the ads and gadgets are pretty funny. I can't tell, but it looks like it might have something to do with Fido!!!

Anyone else know?????????????
Yeah, Zomcon is the "company" that makes the zombie control collars in FIDO. Is this a serious post? :roll:

[jackskellington]

They are? Scroll down to post #28 http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/ATZ%20Pics/Zombie%20Movies/fido1.jpg

OOPS!!:doh:

[toe_tag]

Aww. I want to see, I love the thought of a pet zombie.

[chickenchop1]

From the pictures, I can imagine the wife becoming romantically involved with the zombie, considering she's dancing with him. Kind of reminds me of Edward Scissorhands...Time will tell. Based on the pictures, it's not going for the gore factor.

[Bad Zombie Night]

OOPS!!:doh:

When I first saw the article posted on bloody-disgusting, I thought the pics looked somewhat familiar, and that's when I reviewed this thread... Personally, I don't get it. :loon:

[StretchyZombie]

I heard about this movie 'bout a year 'n a half ago; I'm good buddies with the special FX guy! He also did Six Feet Under; he got the job by rolling a fake head down the table and freakin' out his interviewers :evil: ! The guy has mass talent, don't worry about that for a second.

Really cool guy, likes pumpkins quite a bit :lol: .

[jackskellington]

I heard about this movie 'bout a year 'n a half ago

Everyone did. This thread was started in January of 2005. Is it gonna have some gore in it then?

[StretchyZombie]

More than likely, I'd say so. That's certainly what he's used to doing.

[RogueZombie]

I live near where FIDO was filmed. Though I love zombie movies, I only recently found out about this site. And I thought who better to ask than the experts. Thanks, Blind Dead, for letting me know. There's no stuff about the movie itself on the Zomcon site, so I wasn't sure. Sounds like the movie's gonna be hilarious. And gory???? Awesome.

[jackskellington]

FIRST CLIP!!!!

http://video.sympatico.msn.com/v/en-ca/v.htm?f=37%2f81&i=7d69007a-c80d-48b2-80eb-c22c853b59e2

[jackskellington]

Official release date...March 9, 2007!!! Hopfully it'll be a wide release and not some stupid limited thing, (Psssst____Hey Hollywood______Not all of us live in NY, LA, Chicago or Atlanta!!)

[toe_tag]

Mmm... I'm not counting on it coming to a cinema anywhere near me. *sulks*

[chickenchop1]

Hope this wasn't posted yet. Early review of "FIDO" from Sept. 9th, 2006.


Possible story spoilers.


http://www.efilmcritic.com/review.php?movie=14862&reviewer=128

Scott Weinberg of efilmcritic.com 4/5 stars.
"Fido" opens with an amusing little newsreel that sets a perfect tone for the tasty genre cocktail that follows. Much more of a comedy than a horror-fest, "Fido" should find fans on both sides of the genre fence. It's a strange, sly, oddly subtle, and rather weirdly satisfying little tale -- and it's easily one of the most entertaining Canadian films I've seen in some time.

[The Blind Dead]

I can't wait for this one. It really looks refreshing. It's nice to see the occasional departure from Mister Romero's Neighborhood.

[evilzombie20]

This one sounds like it'll be a lot of fun. Can't believe I have to wait till March to see it though. :x Oh well, good things come to those who wait.

[force]

the trailer looks like a bit if it will continues where shaun of the dead has ended... zombies as cheap workers or to serve...

its also a bit like the roots of zombie movies... the social-political aspects...

[goesaround]

This looks really good. The quality of the acting is miles above most zombie indies. Shades of Shaun of the Dead indeed. Definitely a nod to bub as well yet unique. This looks GOOD and he does not seem like a running zombie. Why she had to ring that bell twice!

[DentFoster]

I can't wait for this one. It really looks refreshing. It's nice to see the occasional departure from Mister Romero's Neighborhood.

HA! HelloooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO neighbor! LMAO.

Yeah, I'll go out of my way to see this one.

[force]

running zombies in a kitchen ??!! no good... ;)

[chickenchop1]

I'm definitely going to check out Fido. The theme of a robot-like 'zombie' as a house butler or maid ties into "The Jetsons" robot maid, Rosie, Bicentenial Man (Never saw it, but R. Williams plays a robot maid), and an episode of the New Outer Limits (A robot butler replaces the father). But unlike a robot, a zombie butler will add a fresh stink to the household...

[Divided Soul]

I'm definitely going to check out Fido. The theme of a robot-like 'zombie' as a house butler or maid ties into "The Jetsons" robot maid, Rosie, Bicentenial Man (Never saw it, but R. Williams plays a robot maid), and an episode of the New Outer Limits (A robot butler replaces the father). But unlike a robot, a zombie butler will add a fresh stink to the household...
Yeah It just seems like a cool idea for a movie...

[torch]

I like the idea of the neck collars that are supposed to keep them under control.

How did the general populace get them on in the first place? And would you really trust one to work all the time?

I like all the guns around the home as well. It fits well with the repressed tone of the time that the film is set. It's almost like you want someone to point and scream "They're zombies! What the hell are we thinking?!" rather than just loosen their collar slightly. The Dad is me, and I am the Dad.

A beautiful take on the zombie movie. I can't wait for this one!

Edit---

Does this film have parallels to Old Yeller? I've never seen it myself, but I've heard stuff...terrible stuff...

[Divided Soul]

I like the idea of the neck collars that are supposed to keep them under control.

How did the general populace get them on in the first place? And would you really trust one to work all the time?

I like all the guns around the home as well. It fits well with the repressed tone of the time that the film is set. It's almost like you want someone to point and scream "They're zombies! What the hell are we thinking?!" rather than just loosen their collar slightly. The Dad is me, and I am the Dad.

A beautiful take on the zombie movie. I can't wait for this one!

Edit---

Does this film have parallels to Old Yeller? I've never seen it myself, but I've heard stuff...terrible stuff...
I don't know about Old Yeller as I have never seen it... But I heard its brutal in the end!

[Bad Zombie Night]

Fido sneak peak gets some favorable nods.

Here's a blurb from over at Blood-Disgusting: Lionsgate's 'Fido' Bites His Way Into My Heart... (http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/7829) (No spoilers, so don't worry) http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[The Blind Dead]

30 second teasers! Enjoy!

Fido Teaser (Windows Media) (mms://media.tribute.ca/Trailers/fido_lg.asf)
Fido Teaser (Quicktime) (http://www.tribute.ca/QTTrailers/fido_lg.mov)

[MrShape666]

Wait a minute! They get there own zombies? Where do I pick one up?

[Pain]

Looks like it will be quite good fun:)

[UNDEAD FRED]

Im looking foward to this movie. If Shaun can have Ed to play video games with, why not.

[RogueZombie]

All-freakin-right! I checked the Anagram Pictures website today and found out it's coming to theatrs on March 16 in Canada and June 15 in the U.S. And look what else I found:

www.fidothemovie.com

It even has a trailer! Looks hilarious. I'm stoked.

[Zombie Survivor]

That was a great site! I really want to see this movie! It looks like fun! :lol:

[DentFoster]

Hope this trailer isn't posted allready, I went through all the posts and didn't see it.

Fido Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zwtZ49bYJ0)

I can't wait to see this one!

[gorgar]

You can check out the trailer for FIDO over at UHM if you like.
It looks like a movie along the lines of Shaun Of the dead.
I have to say at least it's original!

[Meganube]

Augh, my theaters not getting it, im so pissed off, the one day when i find free passes to a theater is the time when they arent getting the movie

[RogueZombie]

I got a chance to see FIDO on the weekend! It was awesome! So funny. It's kind of like Lassie, but with a flesheating creature. The gore is a bit lower but it's still got some nasty, nasty scenes. I liked it even better than Shawn of the Dead and I liked that film a lot.

[toe_tag]

So jealous. I'll have to wait like a year for it to even be remotely available in Australia...

[thedamnedbewithus]

I'm going to see it in about an hour, and i need to know if it's good. Thanks for the input!

[jackskellington]

Here's the original thread...

http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2654

[Meganube]

Well at the rate movies are coming out onto DVD's people could be able to get it sooner, so maybe the people who normally have to wait a year or so could get it shipped out over when its on DVD

[Eknytz]

Looks good:) At first i thought "oh" this is gonna be stupid because of the trained zombies but after i looked at the trailer it actually looks like it might be good:)

[jackskellington]

Great new trailer...

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoID=2026383671

[dead and loving it]

I gotta see this movie !!!!!

[DentFoster]

Thanks Jack, that's the best trailer yet. I can't wait to see this.

[goesaround]

You know if you think about it, it really is a continuation of 'Shaun of The Dead'.

[force]

absolutley great!!! looks like fun... cant wait too see this movie!

[ZombieJohn]

I Will Be Seeing This...

[BarnabusBlackoak]

Is Timmy in trouble??:lol:

[welbysr]

The zombie movie Fido will be out on the 15th.

Looks cool.

Here's the trailer and some info:

http://www.firstshowing.net/2007/05/08/must-watch-new-trailer-for-the-zombie-comedy-fido/

[The Blind Dead]

It looked pretty cool here as well...

http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2654&highlight=FIdo

[DeadinWV]

The zombie movie Fido will be out on the 15th.

Looks cool.

Here's the trailer and some info:

http://www.firstshowing.net/2007/05/08/must-watch-new-trailer-for-the-zombie-comedy-fido/



Im excited about this movie

[C J]

Trailer looks really funny. I'm looking forward to the release aswell.

The woman in the blue shorts that bends over to pickup the paper is she a zombie too?

[Flyboy]

Looks like a load of fun, and I really wouldn't have recognized that as Billy Connelly were it not for reading the blurb. I've always wanted to see an expansion on the ending to Shaun.

[BarnabusBlackoak]

15th of what?

[welbysr]

The 15th of June.

[wildchid]

Looks goo, can't wait :)

[mtgmaster]

I watched this a few weeks ago and it was pretty good. Its not the normal type of Zombie movie I would like but I enjoyed it anyway.

[Pistolero Entertainment]

It was released in theatres here in Canada ahead of schedule. I saw this a few months back.

Pretty fun movie, worth the time.

[BarnabusBlackoak]

How could you have a poll in this thread 2 years ago in 2005, when it hasn't even come out yet now in 2007 ?

[Doctor Pus]

I cannot wait to see this one. Every zombie fan's dream is to have a pet zombie now, isn't it?

The trailers look cool as hell. I'm envious of you Canucks who have seen it all ready.:-(

[Pistolero Entertainment]

It was a Canadian Production shot in British Columbia in 2005. It was entered into the Toronto International Film Festival the same year I believe it was made (2006).

It won Audience Choice in the London Canadian Film Festival.

[Jack_Skellington6902]

I'm deffinatly pumped for this one, I've been out of the loop for a long time, just recently got back here. I'm glad someone is trying to go outside of the box for once.

[JohnDRobinson]

I know the guy (http://imdb.com/name/nm0158989/) who wrote this. He's very talented and I hope this is a huge hit.

[raym]

I watched this a few weeks ago and it was pretty good. Its not the normal type of Zombie movie I would like but I enjoyed it anyway.

Can't wait for this one!

Reminds me of the ending to SoTD ^_^'

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[The Blind Dead]

What a fantastic film. Highly recommended!

[Kemper]

The Dreaded Limited Release

[corgi37]

havent heard at all if it will get a Aussie release. Billy Connelly is very popular here, but this has really gone under the radar.

[RogueZombie]

Yeah, I checked on the Internet Movie Data Base and it looks like Fido is opening this weekend at two theaters:

NuArt (LA)
Angelika (NY)

If the movie does well this weekend, then they will release it all across the country. If people don't fill the seats in those two theaters on Friday and Saturday, then the only other cities it'll be released in are Seattle, San Diego, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston and Dallas.

So L.A. and New York will determine whether everybody else gets to see it. If you live near those two theaters, go see it this weekend so the rest of us can! :)

[ZombiexLove]

I saw the trailer for this one a couple weeks ago. I severely doubt it will hit anywhere near Wichita, Kansas, but a girl can dream, can't she? Looks awesome.

[jackskellington]

XM Comedy channel 150 has been playing an interview with Billy Connolly a few times today in which he talks a bit about Fido. Should be replaying several times over the next few days in case anyone is interested.

[UNDEAD FRED]

This months Fangora, and Rue Morgue has featured article on Fido. A dark comedy about pet zombies, whats not to like.

[DentFoster]

Apparently it won't be coming to a theater near me. :cry:
I just put in for an e-mail alert at Amazon for the DVD release.

[goesaround]

So last I heard they were seeing how well the film did in LA and N.Y.C. What are the results? Will it be released in the movie houses?

[jackskellington]

Hitting DVD October 23rd. 2 Days Before My Birthday!!!!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/jackskellington70/Random/phpThumb-1.jpg

[evilzombie20]

I know, I can't wait - the cover art kinda sucks but that doesn't matter, the movie makes up for it!

[DentFoster]

Hitting DVD October 23rd. 2 Days Before My Birthday!!!!

Yippee! :clap: Finally going to get to see it. Apparently Amazon failed to notify me of the release date, mutha feckers!

[Zombob]

i was hoping it would at least go to the "art houses"...

[DentFoster]

i was hoping it would at least go to the "art houses"...
Same here. We've got a great little art house theater called the Bijou that usually gets almost everything that the commercial theaters don't,and I get a weekly email update from them and they never got it. :-(

[chickenchop1]

Fido on DVD soon from what I've seen. Rent or buy? No gore, but good storyline. Might buy it.

[ZombiesAteMyDog]

my buddy some how got his hands on a screener of this movie, it has the black and white screen that says property of *insert studio* every 10 or 15 minutes, but beats a poke in the eye with a stick.

anywho im going to watch this in an hour or so then ill be back to post my thoughts on it.

EDIT, due to a combination of sheer laziness, being easily distracted, and being sick as a dog I havent got around to watching this yet, but I will sometime today then ill post my thoughts.

[Bad Zombie Night]

The movie rating poll automatically closed after 4 days... Fixed so it will stay open indefinitely, so vote away. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[ZombieAoD]

Awesome! Seems like a pretty cool film, going to check it out, and thanks for the info.

[evilzombie20]

For those of you who just can't get past the U.S. cover art for this release, looks like Canada is getting a release with a much better cover.

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51GEkRrPV%

It won't be out till Nov. 6th but I've heard a lot of people complain about the cover, personally I don't care as long as I have the movie, so here's a simple solution for you.

[DentFoster]

For those of you who just can't get past the U.S. cover art for this release, looks like Canada is getting a release with a much better cover.

http://http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51GEkRrPV%

It won't be out till Nov. 6th but I've heard a lot of people complain about the cover, personally I don't care as long as I have the movie, so here's a simple solution for you.
Nothing showed up EZ. :-(

[ZombiesAteMyDog]

been laid up in bed sick which has given me ample time to run through the new legend of zelda game, but Im going to get around to watching this tomorow and posting my thoughts.... for real this time :doh:

[evilzombie20]

Nothing showed up EZ. :-(

Sorry about that, seems to be an issue with Amazon - hope this works;

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/a_little_voice/fido1.jpg

[goesaround]

Is Blockbuster getting this?

[BarnabusBlackoak]

NerFlix is

[DentFoster]

NerFlix is
Yup, & it's at the top of my queue waiting for the 23rd. :)

[ZombiesAteMyDog]

finaly got around to watching it...

to be honest im not really sure what to think, its unlike any zombie movie ive seen befor really so its very hard to compare it to anything, I definatly enjoyed it and would definatly recomend it though, while not your typical zed flick its definatly a new , fresh perspective on the genre.

cheers :drinking:

[chickenchop1]

Looking forward to seeing Fido on DVD. Good storyline from what I've read, but not much gore.

[Brianyniguez]

Fido will be showing Oct 26 at the Drive In in Glendale, AZ. It will be a double feature with Re-Animator. The Glendale 9 Drive-In is located at 5650 N. 55th Ave Glendale, AZ 623-939-9715. Only $6 for both movies.

[DentFoster]

Fido will be showing Oct 26 at the Drive In in Glendale, AZ. It will be a double feature with Re-Animator. The Glendale 9 Drive-In is located at 5650 N. 55th Ave Glendale, AZ 623-939-9715. Only $6 for both movies.
Now that's just not fair. :cry:

[evilzombie20]

Got my copy today, I love, love, love, LOVE this movie!!!! It's such a great, fun little film that really packs a solid punch! It's such a breath of fresh air considering all the crap that has been surfacing for the past few years.

I paid a little more than retail price to get this one early and it was worth every penny! Love it, love it, LOVE IT!!!!!

Sorry...get a lil crazy there. Whoo.

[Sadogoat]

Just rented Fido tonight and watched it - I thought it was a great little film and I certainly plan to add it to my DVD collection. It offered a nice change from the usual cliched zombie movie storylines with good performances and some nice light humour. Billy Connelly's titular character has to be the most endearing zombie since 'Bub'. I give it two thumbs up - one of the best zombie films I've seen in awhile.

[DentFoster]

It's in my DVD player right now, repeating the menu loop while waiting for Murder to get the weeun' tucked in.

[DentFoster]

Here's my netflix review. :)

Fido is a fresh addition to the sub-genre kingdom of zombidom. Take one part Dawn Of The Dead (1978), two parts The Andy Griffith Show, stir in a little Bub from Day Of The Dead (1985) and bake until slightly green. This was a lot of fun. The zombie makeup was done right, the color scheme was brilliant, the acting was spot on and the script was well thought out. This one was made for the zombie fans collection, but is good fun for the whole family as well.

[goesaround]

I loved this...for awhile. It kind of became a one joke movie without the depth of Shawn of the Dead. Yet it was good I just should not have anticipated it so much. It becomes hard to compete with your anticipation. I will delighted to find out Fido was Scottish comic Billy Connelly

[Firemane]

The look for this movie was awesome and for some reason made me think of Xmas story, I would have liked it to be a little longeer (maybe expanded ion the situation that developed) but otherwise great. If you like your movies gore filled and dark then rent it first, but I for one am proud to put it on my shelf alongside my Romero.

[Sadogoat]

Well, I consider Fido to be one of those zombie flicks that are so well made (like Savini's Night Of The Living Dead) that the low gore and guts quota can be overlooked.

[Kemper]

very good movie...should have gotten a wide release.

[BarnabusBlackoak]

Here's my netflix review. :)

Fido is a fresh addition to the sub-genre kingdom of zombidom. Take one part Dawn Of The Dead (1978), two parts The Andy Griffith Show, stir in a little Bub from Day Of The Dead (1985) and bake until slightly green. This was a lot of fun. The zombie makeup was done right, the color scheme was brilliant, the acting was spot on and the script was well thought out. This one was made for the zombie fans collection, but is good fun for the whole family as well.


You should have said "2 parts LEAVE IT TO BEAVER".

[evilzombie20]

Off topic here, but why does it said there's a new post in this thread almost every day and the only post I can see is Barnabus saying "you should have said 2 parts Leave It to Beaver"?

It's getting kind of old.

[DentFoster]

It's because people are voting on the poll.

[deadboi77]

i`ve been thinking of buying it,just haven`t yet.

[Airborne]

I'm on the fence, too. May try a rental first.

[vortec1]

preview looks good I'll try it any ZED movie is worth checking out.

[UNDEAD FRED]

It is a very good zombie movie, worth adding to your DVD collection.

[jackskellington]

Finally got around to watching this one tonight. I bought it on it's release date but just haven't had a couple of free hours to sit down with it until now. Great scenery with even better acting on everybodys' part as well as alot of funny moments. All in all, it was a good movie with a nice original story but to be honest, I really don't see what the big deal is. Don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoyed it and am very glad it's in my collection, but it just didn't get to me like it seems to have gotten to alot of people. Maybe I'll watch it again in a couple of days and have a different opinion.

[Morbidfilm]

My wife rented it. It was well made. I guess you could say it was a good movie but I could not get into it at all. It ended and I thought to myself, Thats it??? I'll never watch it again.

[evilzombie20]

My wife rented it. It was well made. I guess you could say it was a good movie but I could not get into it at all. It ended and I thought to myself, Thats it??? I'll never watch it again.

**GASP** I'm shocked...

Well like one wise man said, "Opinions are like ass..." BEHAVE YOURSELF! Whoops! :lol:

Sorry B, your opinion counts and we all still like you. :drinking:

(**Whispers** Kill the one with the long red hair...yeah...Brian...hrm? Yeah the gore guy. Hm? What? Oh talk amongst yourselves!)

[Slumlord]

I thought it was alright. While I liked it, it didn't strike me as a *gotta have* type of movie. I probably won't be seeing this one again any time soon.

[C J]

Throughout the movie I was waiting for something to happen. It never happened.

[Mr. Grey]

Rented it. Loved it. Went out and bought it!

[EricDaNerd]

Hilarious! This movie is one of my favs.

[jackskellington]

Throughout the movie I was waiting for something to happen. It never happened.

I'm with you on that one. It was one of those movies that I so badly wanted to like, but just couldn't find a reason to. It had great acting, great makeup and great scenery, but it just felt incomplete to me for some reason that I can't put my finger on.:roll:

[goesaround]

I feel the same. I remember how cool I thought the trailer was. You know what thats it was a one joke film. It did not have the scope of Shawn of the Dead. Words wont help. If it apears on cable I'll watch it again. Actually if Billy Connelly wore a kilt as a zombie that would have been funny....Once.

[DentFoster]

It's definitely not in league with SOTD but I still loved it and felt that it was a fantastic movie. Much better than Plane Dead IMO.

[UNDEAD FRED]

I really liked it to, no where near Shaun of the Dead, but I enjoyed it.

[dead and loving it]

When I saw the trailer to this, I thought it was going to be the ultimate zombie comedy. It wasn't. I liked it enough, but it wasn't ad good as I thought it would be.

[lavel]

Wow!! I never even made the connection with the name "Fido" possibly referring to a dog since the movie is about postal carriers. Guess we'll have to wait and see but that does weaken it a bit for me.

I thought so too, but it may end up on dvd...:think:

[Pain]

I really liked it to, no where near Shaun of the Dead, but I enjoyed it.

Am there with you on that one Fred. Billy was great as Fido though

[lavel]

Even though I haven't seen the movie, it looks like it might have a lot of potential. I enjoyed the trailer. So I may buy the DVD.:)

[UNDEAD FRED]

Am there with you on that one Fred. Billy was great as Fido though


Fido is my favorite zombie now, sorry Bub, and Tarman.:lol:

[Simply Pimpalicious]

I rented this from Netflix and watched it last night. Great movie. Nice departure from the norm. Not nearly as continuously funny as Shaun of the Dead, but still very enjoyable. I doubt I'll buy a new copy at retail price, but if I see it in a used bin somewhere I'll definitely pick it up.

[UNDEAD FRED]

Was it me, or was Mrs Robinson Hot?

[zombiekilling101]

the only joke I lauged at was when he gave the kid a handgun..

I got it from netflix and didnt like it that much. it has its moments but didnt do it for me.

[jackskellington]

...it has its moments but didnt do it for me.

Same here.

[Mr. Grey]

I loved it and had to add it to my DVD collection. Sure, it's not the greatest thing since SOTD, but it was a lot better than some of the other films that have been coming out lately.

[force]

saw it last night... really nice flick... very good contribution to the genre!

[chickenchop1]

Reminded me of Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands a lot. I'm surprised it was an R rating, for the minor gore scenes, felt like a PG. I liked Fido, the kid reminded me of Home Alone's Culkin. Carrie Ann Moss from the Matrix is the mom. Zombie's treated like house-maid robots. Original take on zombies, a bit like watching an episode of Lassie.

[ABRNT1]

Very enjoyable film. I wasn't sure at first if it would live up to the hype, but this film rocks. always remember don't trust old people. hahahahaha

[Devon]

I just watched this movie with my friend and I thought it was pretty good

[ZombieGrrL]

I agree. It's crossed between Bicentennial Man & Pleasentville WITH ZOMBIES! It was a bit slow in places but got into a nice flow eventually. Really liked it - would watch it again!

[ZombieGrrL]

SPOILER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS: Did anyone else feel the sexual tension between Mom & Zombie.... or am I just being sick? I was expecting the rigous mortis to be made advantage of! My eyes were big! LOL

SPOILER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ZombiesAteMyDog]

I dont know what kind of board you think this is, but your clearly wrong, also your clearly a huge troll, judging by your other posts I would guess your well on your way to ban-ville

[Devon]

SPOILER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS: Did anyone else feel the sexual tension between Mom & Zombie.... or am I just being sick? I was expecting the rigous mortis to be made advantage of! My eyes were big! LOL

SPOILER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought that too

[undeadeddie]

I enjoyed this flick a great deal. No, it's no SOTD, but I don't see it as so much a straight-out comedy as much as a parody of the 1950's, as idealized in pop culture (and recent retro movies set during that period). The "Lassie" comment was right on target ("What's the matter Fido, is Timmy in trouble?"). It's a fun movie, and Billy is great in the role.

My two and a half year old son loves this movie, and he has lately been watching it about as often as he watches "Day of the Dead" (i.e., at least once every few days). Although he has not yet started acting out the movie like he does with "Day" (for example, my boy will often grab his throat as if bitten and yell "Take me" until I shoot him in the head, and cannot see a helicopter without yelling "Hello -addybody in dayr?"), he enjoys flipping back and forth between "Fido" and "The Iron Giant," which are in many ways quite similar.

So, if Fido is as lovable to toddlers as is Bub, I'd say it's a classic.

[fromagnum]

This movie was AWESOME! Totally hilarious.

[Owen]

Finally managed to get hold of a copy of this, and although I enjoyed it I felt that it was a bit of a wasted opportunity. With the set up that it had, it should have been MUCH funnier. There were some leaps of logic that furrowed my brow, and there was a complete disregard for life with the random release of zombies for stupid reasons.

[MorganaLeFaye]

SPOILER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS: Did anyone else feel the sexual tension between Mom & Zombie.... or am I just being sick? I was expecting the rigous mortis to be made advantage of! My eyes were big! LOL

SPOILER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


ACtually, there was tension between them, and they DO end up living together......

[ZomCom]

The Necro taboo was breached by the neighbor and Tammy. The Mom’s flirtations towards Fido were a minor rebellion against the sexual repression of her day. Similar to a middle-aged woman’s flirting with the pool boy. Never acted upon, but liberating in a small way. It gives her a modicum of control and power, even if she has to use her female charms. This played off against her husband’s lack of sexual confidence due to his inability to exert his masculine authority over his wife’s yearning for some equality of the sexes. His fear of zombies, and her having acquired a zombie are a major power shift in their 50’s family paradigm. As for Fido, the sexual tension humanized him a bit in our eyes.

I like that the movie did not go for gags, but was a funny parody of the “perfect” family lifestyle of the Eisenhower years. I also appreciate that the movie fully respected the zombie genre, and had fun with it.

[jackskellington]

Traded my copy at Movie Stop a few weeks ago. Tried to watch it again the night before to see if there was something I missed, but it only proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that this movie sucks. Very glad to be rid of it.

[wyattpowers]

Finally managed to get hold of a copy of this, and although I enjoyed it I felt that it was a bit of a wasted opportunity. With the set up that it had, it should have been MUCH funnier. There were some leaps of logic that furrowed my brow, and there was a complete disregard for life with the random release of zombies for stupid reasons.

Agreed, Owen. The premise was terrific, and could have made for an instant-classic. Unfortunately, the delivery was a bit disappointing for me. All in all, it was a decent movie, and it was refreshing to see a zombie movie with such a different feel to it ... but at the end of the day, there was limited re-watchability for me.

[Erumaro]

I loved it, acctualy. The fact that they tried to make a comedy out of the Zombie-franchise, its just awesome! Also, the movie was great!

[jackskellington]

I loved it, acctualy. The fact that they tried to make a comedy out of the Zombie-franchise, its just awesome! Also, the movie was great!

:loon:Several movies have done that, and lots of them with great success. I'm afraid this one will never be considered a "classic" zomedy though.

[ZombieGrrL]

Thanks for the replies guys, I wasn't seeing things! I think they hinted at the sexual tension as much as they could but probably didn't DARE go too far.

Definitely a movie I would watch again. :)

I dont know what kind of board you think this is, but your clearly wrong, also your clearly a huge troll, judging by your other posts I would guess your well on your way to ban-villeWho are you calling a huge troll? Not me I hope, as I'm definitely not one!

[detpat]

troll??? i reviewed all the posts and i don't see any tolling. BTW i think you need a grammar primer. your.......you're hmmm not the same word dude!

[ZombieGrrL]

troll??? i reviewed all the posts and i don't see any tolling. BTW i think you need a grammar primer. your.......you're hmmm not the same word dude!Thanks detpat, I haven't been living under any bridges lately so I couldn't understand! :)

[detpat]

yer not supposed to live under bridges, that fer drinking and sex.......at least while still young.

[MorganaLeFaye]

something no story about turning zombies into servants touches on , in fact they usually ignore it. The smell. How can you have a rotting corpse in your house doing the iroining, making the beds, doing the dishes??, with that smell flowing through the house where ever it goes? Yuck!:puke:

[LMOE]

My favorite part was when they showed the Zombie zone. It was such an unique experience. For most of the movie zombies are friendly, and even comical. But then they showed the untamed zombies, they were very hostile, and I couldn't imagine anyone living in that wasteland.

[RebelWithoutAPulse]

I thought it was an great the on the zombie genre and it was funny throughout.

[RebelWithoutAPulse]

My favorite part was when they showed the Zombie zone. It was such an unique experience. For most of the movie zombies are friendly, and even comical. But then they showed the untamed zombies, they were very hostile, and I couldn't imagine anyone living in that wasteland.

Sort of like how they rebuilt the world after a zombie apocalypse

[ZombieGore]

something no story about turning zombies into servants touches on , in fact they usually ignore it. The smell. How can you have a rotting corpse in your house doing the iroining, making the beds, doing the dishes??, with that smell flowing through the house where ever it goes? Yuck!:puke:

No shit right...I didnt even think about that...gross...lol

[DarthJoe8]

I still haven't seen this...:doh:

I better get on it...:eat:

[toe_tag]

I showed Fido to my Dad last night, I've never heard anyone laugh so hard. :) Fido rocks my socks.

[deadaliveagain]

My favorite part was when they showed the Zombie zone. It was such an unique experience. For most of the movie zombies are friendly, and even comical. But then they showed the untamed zombies, they were very hostile, and I couldn't imagine anyone living in that wasteland.

That was my favorite part too! That part saved the movie for me. I liked it, but it definitely got better after seeing that. I have to have the fear of a hoard of zombies ready to invade to enjoy my zombie movies. :)

[Amish]

I'm neutral. I guess it was because I was expecting a whole lot more going in than what I got. Not good, but not bad either, IMO.

[DarthJoe8]

So I finally watched this and I thought it was entertaining...:eat:

[toe_tag]

I love the Politics... but I always do.

[Frallon]

Watched, an interesting take on how things would unfold after Zday, some parts were a bit heartless; Still found it a laugh, and the end fit very well.

[Dr GonZo]

One of best horror and zombie movies of decade. Great story.