Day of the Dead:Contagium

[MaxKemosabe]

touche...I've been outdone

[Zombie-A-GoGo]

touche...I've been outdone

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0230575/

Hey, look, if they made this, you should definitely look into making your own title. ;-) (Have you seen this? It is rather funny.)

Hell, I'm thinking about making up my own. :mrgreen: Make it for about $5. It'll be a good time.

[hatefuldisplay]

Rumor has it, from a fairly reliable source, that over nine million dollars will be spent on this film before it is completed. I was told that CGI accounts for a large chunk of that. Any confirmation on that?

[Desolate]

I personally, as the webmaster, havent gotten confirmation on it, I do know that they're using a top notch group for the CGI; WellsmarkMedia, who have a lot of really good films under their belt, but I couldn't provide any information on budget at the moment.
Jim Dudelson had once mentioned to me about this that budget isn't fully determined until some form of distribution is actually established, I've heard many a rumor on the figures , but I can say that the DOWNPAYMENT for CGI work was in the area 0f 42,000- 50K, and from there I can only guess. (Jim doesnt discuss those topics with me willingly, as he's rather tightlipped on money and the business side of things)
I hope that may give you some insight....

[hatefuldisplay]

Have any larger companies given this film a serious look for distribution?

[hatefuldisplay]

To get back on the topic, I dislike the use of the title. On the other hand, they bought the rights and I would use it as well if I were in their position. I suppose I would attempt to make it more Romero-styled if I were making it mtself. Hell, I don't think the Dawn "remake" should have that title to it either.

[Desolate]

I know Jim's mentioned Lionsgate showed interest and a few other "biggies " had looked into it, but nothing is set in stone and I dont think he's looking into the Lionsgate bit.
That was a while back and it hasnt been mentioned to me in some time so i really dont think it was truly going to be the direction they were taking , I may hear more from him on that.
I just spoke with Ana Clavell through email the other day and most of the work going on is finalizing production, finishing the CGI work, sound, soundtrack , etc etc ... then I think distribution will be more of the focus ...when they actually have something tangible and better looking than the rough looking trailers or preview that I released on the official site.

From Ana :
We're totally tied up with the final stages of onlining the film - it's very precise work, because our project involves transfers, cut lists, key number lists, sound edl, and multiple labs to deal with.
None of the CGI is finished or incorporated into finished sequences, and that'll be the case for another two-three weeks. We can only go as fast as the machines can render.
There's going to be no art for the movie until late Sep/early Oct.
Please try to remember (and the fans) that we're not a team of twenty like Dawn, we're a team of three, and I cover all the departments.

I will be speaking with the folks at Taurus on the phone soon, so I may have a bit more info on that for you ... I'll keep this forum updated as I do the others I frequent daily, I know some folks truly are interested and regardless of the bad press this film has been given,I'll continue to keep everyone who does share an interest, informed.

[MaxKemosabe]

Dawn roughly follows same plot

Nah, don't use the title...the only ones who really know about Day of the Dead are zombie/horror fans who would already see a film titled Contagium....doesn't help by stealing a classic's name just upsets the fans

[MaxKemosabe]

we're a team of three, and I cover all the departments.
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thats hardcore

[Desolate]

Its a small company and an very small production staff, but that could be an advantage since the head of production is also the writer and a director on the film, so the "vision" wont get lost throughout production, with a dozen other people putting in their two cents....

[Head Trauma]

please, for the sake of god...leave GAR's series alone. I just viewed the trailer and this looks like a pile.

[Monkey Mech X]

http://www.dayofthedeadmovie.net/

Looks like the site has bombed!

[hatefuldisplay]

http://www.dayofthedeadmovie.net/

Looks like the site has bombed!Yes. It appears that it has. Any info on this? Any one?

[hardcoreone2]

Yes. It appears that it has. Any info on this? Any one?

here's the info: the site has changed addresses here's the new one

http://www.dayofthedeadcontagium.com/

[Desolate]

The site address was changed back in July, hardcoreone2 has the proper info listed there in his post, Thanks dude.

[w1234]

Did anyone take a look at IMDb's information about the movie? They make it sound like it's gonna be a damn epic. I believe the quote they use is "first there was STAR WARS, then DANCES WITH WOLVES, then TITANIC. Every generation has their pivotal film that changes human life on Earth... Day of the Dead: Contagium is that movie!"


That may be a misquote though, I can't really remember.

[Monkey Mech X]

If that's true... Let me go check...

No sight of that quote, but I DO remember something comparing this movie to Titanic and the other mentioned movies... I know I have... I just can't remember where...

Any ways, here is someone on IMDB trying to save grace for this movie before it's even been released...

Date: 27 May 2004
Summary: Before you pass judgement read the information Available

First of as previous comment stated.... Day of the Dead:Contagium is not a quick, cheap cash-in since the success of the Dawn remake. Many people just ASSUME this because of the new coming out of nowhere that a Sequel to Day of the Dead was filmed.

Here are some FACTS about the Production:

Day: Contagium was being cast at the Same time as the Dawn of the Dead remake.

Pre-production for Day of the Dead Contagium began late fall 2003 and finished filming before the theatrical release of the Dawn of the Dead remake.

The owners of this film had a vested interest in the Original Day of the Dead. They have also made sure to keep the Zombies more Romero like as opposed to the recent Super Charged un-dead found in Dawn 2004.

Complete and Rumor-free information can be found by visiting the Official Website for the film

This film will have it's first screening at the AFM(American Film Market) in November 2004. A teaser trailer will be posted on the Official Website Within the next two weeks.

There is Marketing Trailer circulating the Internet. Assumed to be the Official Trailer, this it is not. The Trailer found on a few horror related sites was made for the AFM expo last year to help market the Project and retain financing for the film.

The Film is a Prequel and a Sequel to Day of the Dead (1985).

This is not a Sequel to the Dawn of the Dead remake and is not associated with Strike Entertainment/Universal Pictures. Eric New Man, Zack Snyder and the Parties responsible for the Dawn remake have no involvement in this project.

1/3 of the films budget was used for the FX alone.

The Film may have a direct to Video Release as many offers for a DTV release have come in, however, Taurus Entertainment has also had offers for theatrical release as well.

George Romero is not involved with this film. He does not own the rights to the Title Day of the Dead as it is owned by the makers of Day of the Dead: Contagium

There is no Alien subplot as the Rumors have stated floating on the web, nor is there an Alien baby Birth.

[Monkey Mech X]

Huh... A prequel AND a sequel... AKA They mention just to make it seem like this movie could even have some relation to anything Dead... Make it appear to be a epic theory of what a Dead sequel would look like.
Yeah... That's real cool guys. Too bad GAR himself is already making the end all of zombie movies RIGHT NOW... You couldn't even shove out this low-budget movie before Romero decided to make the next sequel. This is like God smacking you all down! Stop making this movie! Please!

[w1234]

You know it's gotta be bad if someone is trying to explain it's short-comings before it is even released. It almost feels like being set up on a blind date with someone really ugly.

[corgi37]

If this makes it to cinemas, i would be very surprised. I have been pretty quiet about this. I am going to give it a chance. I will rely on reports from my ATZ mates to see what it is like. I wont hold my breath for it to be a classic. I hate the idea of it being set in "Romero's world". If i want a zombie movie set in his world, or linked to it, or related to it, then i want HIM to make it.

LOTD is the zombie movie we are all waiting for. All others, and i include Dawn04 (which i really loved), are just flotsam.

[Redstar]

Just saw this article over at moviesonline & thought I'd post it here for everyone to check out. Looks like this side-sequel may not see the light of day after all:

Day of the Dead Contagium has seen its last days and the site is closing down. I am sure at this moment many of you are jumping up and down with glee. The webmaster of the site emailed me this morning and this is his entire email.

This is not a joke, nor a request for fanfare, I no longer wish to take part in the promotion of the site. I've given Jim and Ana the opportunity to purchase the site and related domains, but it appears that they are not interested in doing so or continuing the site, so as of the 22nd of this month the site will close down for good.

I appreciate all the suport for my efforts and I'll see you again on the web. I find every user thats visited as a major asset and a credit to the fan community , kudos to you all!!

If you're REALLY bothered by this announcement I urge you to post to me one last time on a thread I will set up in the Main forum, and if enuff of you request it I will set up an email form page you can send your complaints to Taurus to keep the site open, though I will still not be a participant in its development nor its promotion. I on a personal level can no longer promote this film. Thanks for everyones input its been a trip.

So lets see, the studio could care less about the official site, directors dont answer emails (we have tried getting ahold of them) and now the one guy that was actively promoting the film is gone. What do you think? Dead in the water? Here is what I think. I think that the big studio deal for a Day of the Dead Remake with Universal could be more then just rumor, and perhaps things are being packed up so that this movie can just sort of "go away" and the UNIVERSAL big budget version can begin.

[Ravenheart]

That sucks.I was kinda looking forward to seeing it.

[Dagnammit]

I'm actually kinda glad about this. If Contagium does end up being suppressed, even if only for a year or two, it would do GAR quite a big favour.

If this piece of shit actually got out there, your average Joe horror fan (who probably doesn't follow these matters as closely as most of us) will associate it with George's films, which could end up seriously hurting Land of the Dead's chances of box office success.

I might even go as far as to say that this film might even single handedly kill the zombie resurgence before it can hit its full stride. It managed to survive House of the Dead, but how much more can it take?

[hatefuldisplay]

Maybe I'm not reading into this properly... It seems like the only thing shutting down, according to this, is the official website. The official website isn't ran by the makers of the film. Who knows? I'd still like to see it regardless.

[Dagnammit]

Maybe I'm not reading into this properly... It seems like the only thing shutting down, according to this, is the official website. The official website isn't ran by the makers of the film. Who knows? I'd still like to see it regardless.

Yeah, you're right. Officially, only the web site is shutting down, but the webmaster does have some interesting theories. Also, I doubt the producers of this movie ever suspected such a backlash against the film. There is virtually no fan support for this film, so I think its possible (or even probable) that Contagium will be sneaked out unnoticed onto the straight to video market and allowed to quietly fade away into obscurity.

And maybe its for the best...

[Redstar]

Well, if the film is indeed dead, then my guess it that its either one of two scenarios:

1. Paramount/Some Other Entity has, in effect, "bought-out" the film to suppress its release in order to clear the way for them to remake "Day" the big-budget way.

2. They went broke & can't complete the film.


There is no way that they would cancel their own project simply because of outcry from the fans. Whatever we may think of these folks personally, they are professional filmmakers who are looking at the bottom line: money. They invested money into this project and would not simply "give up" this late in the game were it not for a good reason to do so. If they have indeed gone broke, and did not have a completion guarantor on the film, then it may well just sit on a shelf until they or someone else has the means to complete it.

In any case, the only good reasons I can think of are the ones I mentioned above, and it will be interesting to see what the answer turns out to be. Of course, they could just be shutting down the website, but "quietly" sneaking something out onto video is not the most sound business strategy, especially for an independant. Feelings of the fans be damned, if the film is indeed going to be released, I'm sure they will still try to promote it all they can, although they'll still be fighting an uphill battle.

[hardcoreone2]

1. Paramount/Some Other Entity has, in effect, "bought-out" the film to suppress its release in order to clear the way for them to remake "Day" the big-budget way.

I second this theory. I want to see it, but I'm sure it would hurt the zombie resurgence as Dagnammit said if it got a theatrical release.

[corgi37]

Good riddance. Who ran the web site? Was it that dude from Wetnwild radio? What's name? Gary? Djfunkmaster or something? He did a bang up job on the Dawn remake. But, aint no one with taste wanted to see this made.

[Monkey Mech X]

*Burns website's corpse* Another one for the fire.

[corgi37]

Heh-heh. Good one Centurion. Like it, like it.

[dead filmaker]

i was looking forward to it as well even though it would not be a great movie(all though*spelling* you never know) but from the sounds of it only the web site is closing and the actual filmming is i thought done and the the film was in post production right now

[evilzombie20]

Okay here's my little opinion:

Day of the Dead: Contagium has a lot of issues. And everyday a new red flag pops up saying that this isn't going to be much better than Children of the Living Dead. First we didn't get any kind of pre promotion, we found out the movie was made after it was finished. Second, it's a sequel/prequel to one movie that's over 30 years old (Night) and the other is just reaching it's 20th anniversary (Day). Thrid, the original director had absolutely nothing to do with it and still doesn't know what the hell it is. Fourth, the movie is finished, and supposedly all completed as far as post production goes and it still has yet to get a release date. Fifth, now they're shutting down the official site.

I honestly think it's going to be a piece of crap :poo: and I am in no rush to see it. I really think they should retitle it as just Contagium, the Day of the Dead is probably just on there to cash in on the name.

[zombiekilling101]

just release it on dvd for 10 bucks already.. im tired of this bullshit.

Anyway... i think that you guys are right, theres too man negative issues laying on it and they didnt hype it up at all. you would think that you would promote (especially seeing that there is a dedicated film base attached to the term DAY) so maybe they knew it was crap all along. HMMM?

[evilzombie20]

If you go to the website you can watch the first 10 minutes, it's utter crap. I think it was shot on video from the looks of it, and the acting...what acting? The characters sound like they just got the script that day...OMG it looks awful. Another piece of crap to throw into my pile...**sigh**

[goesaround]

Sleezy shit. First they set up the web promoters as punching bags and then the filmakers took a final shot at these poor guys. then they enter the Montreal festival. Gosh all I could think of is a line from a Dylan song.."Money dosent talk, it swears. Obscenity who really cares,propaganda all is phoney"!

[corgi37]

It was never going to be anything but a cheap, straight to video, cash-in.

[hardcoreone2]

It was never going to be anything but a cheap, straight to video, cash-in.

well said corgi37. That just about sums this film up.

[devourthesun]

isnt that crappy first 10 mins the "Preview" that was shown at the montreal thing? DID THEY EVEN SHOW THE ENTIRE MOVIE THERE? Maybe the just made the whole thing up to piss us off. dumb little bastards *Oh yeah! Refrence made at 8 in the morning!*

[zombiefreak]

I second this theory. I want to see it, but I'm sure it would hurt the zombie resurgence as Dagnammit said if it got a theatrical release.


Im sure CONTAGIUM could'nt hurt the genre anymore then all 3 Zombie BloodBath films , Zombie Planet , Zombie Killers and Zombie Campout.
Now those 6 were bad....

[corgi37]

I severly doubt it would get a theatrical release.

But, is there any confirmation yet on whats happening?

[Dagnammit]

Im sure CONTAGIUM could'nt hurt the genre anymore then all 3 Zombie BloodBath films , Zombie Planet , Zombie Killers and Zombie Campout.
Now those 6 were bad....

But those were small, straight to video, limited releases with no connection to Romero's series. Contagium would be a wide video release showing up in every major store, and connects itself via the title to Day of the Dead. So genre civvies might think it was made by GAR and, when Land of the Dead comes out, assume its just another cheapass shitfest.

[evilzombie20]

I honestly think they should just re-title it as just plain "Contagium", I think it would work better and people wouldn't see it in such a negative light. It also won't ruin Day of the Dead's name.

[Monkey Mech X]

I don't think it would ruin the name, rather tarnish. Like the cartoon "Ghostbusters" that had a gorilla in it, then later the original Ghostbusters came out in cartoon form with "The Real Ghostbusters".

Didn't ruin the name.

[evilzombie20]

Okay then tarnish it, it still going to suck. Did anyone but me see the first 10 minutes on the site? It looks like it's shot on video.

[Brody]

I wont go so far as to say it will TARNISH the genre; more than half of the films in this genre are pretty bad. That being said, this was a miserable attempt to cash in on a hot subject matter. I would have had some respect if they called it CONTAGIUM and not tried to rape DAY OF THE DEAD. The first 10 minutes did look like it was shot on VIDEO and in fact, early on (going back to the original website launch) I swear I saw what appeared to be a Digital Camera and not a FILM CAMERA. Thats purely speculation on my part I may be wrong. I did inquire early about it and the picture was removed from the website. This was just a case of 2 bad filmmakers trying to do something to make some cash. The first 10 minutes I saw were so bad it was emabarrassing. Bad acting, bad compositions, bad set design. Just bad.

On the flip side, when I saw the first ten minutes of DAWN 04 I about freaked out. It was so kick ass.

[goesaround]

You know I've said it before but now it's even more true. When the Dawn remake was announced I hated Richard Rubenstein for doing what he did. But now I see it a little diffently. His commentary on the new suoer duper set is so clear and above board that I developed a new respect for the man. He explained the whole thing, every criticism and he said he refused to do a remake until a respectful super project came along. he even gave valid reasons why he didn't use George. You can here how much he genuinely loves George and the films. I was converted. Even more now when you see this 'Contagion Crap' what a difference in intent and devotion. hats off Richard Rubenstein!

[corgi37]

I tell you what. We were lucky with Dawn 04. Particularly the uncut version. Contagium just looks like some one with no ideas, no money, and no talent, so "hitch a ride" on GAR's legacy.

I know some on this site said the same about Dawn. But, i think Dawn stands on its own pretty well. It's a good, enjoyable, romp.

Not as good as the original, but they seemed to have their hearts and heads in the right place.

Except, i guess, for running zombies.

[devourthesun]

well ya know, gotta get those MTV watchin youngsters, the ones whos first "Zombie" movie was 28 Days Later

[Desolate]

Corgi..... I was the webmaster for the site, DJ -the guy from wetnwildradio got the ball rolling with Taurus originaly as a partnership between he & I, then left in late June, I did all of the site design and most of the promotion from July til today , when I shut down the forums for good.
As far as I know the films still a go, but since they didnt want any part in the site when I decided I'd had enuff with it (I have very different reasons for retiring than has been speculated, reasons I choose not to divulge) I decided to close it down.
I got involved originally to get my web work noticed and make a few bucks...well..... I made very little , but did get my work out there, and sharpened my skills on the promotional aspect of the horror genre, otherwise this post and thread wouldnt even exist.
But again, I CANT promote this film any longer, nasty email after nasty email, forum punching bag,you name it I've been through it.
I met some great people involved with it, and the cast is a great bunch of people and a pleasure to know I hope most of them surpass this film in their careers and go on to great things.
The upside is I've met many other actors in the genre and most of the cast members of the original Dawn, and the original Day which is probably the only true reward I've reaped from this whole endeavor.
So in closing , say what you may about the film, but please dont put me in the scrap pile for doing what i do for a living. I'm a fan of Georges films and I've taken a beating over this film for trying to get closer to the originals...

[Cryptic Stench]

It will probably come out on video someday. Even if it did come out in the theater, I don't think that I would see it. I would wait for video.

[corgi37]

Hey Desolate. Man, i'm sorry. I didnt realise i put you in the basket of "hated" people. I just didnt like the idea of this flick. Still dont. I wont have to worry too much, as 100% it wont get a Aussie release - cinema or otherwise. And, stuffed if i'm going to buy it via the net. Unless, by some major freaking miracle, the film is any good. I mean at least 1/2 good. Above "Children of the living dead" good. Way above! lol.

Good on you for doing the site. I didnt visit there much, but it looked ok. I am pleased for you that you got to meet all sorts of cool people.

I havent re-checked my posts, and i cant remember blasting you personally, but if i did - full, unreserved apologies.

[Desolate]

No worries mate, I retired from it and the site as well.
It was interesting , the different opinions and all, while doing the site , and seeing many a different points of view. As i stated, I did take a beating at times on some forums for what i was doing, and I expected it, but hey, we all crawl thru shit at times to feed the family. Unfortunately, it didnt quite cover it for me. In the end it came down to whether I wanted to do it anymore or not, and I chose no, I'm fine with that.
I'm now running a new fansite of my own called DEAD-CENTRAL.COM and the forums are pretty lively. The site focuses on the Holy Trilogy and mainly the cast members ...stop by some time. I think you'll enjoy the atmosphere.

[evilzombie20]

Wait, wait, wait, this response could be a little late but Richard Rubenstien is an ass. He ripped off GAR and the entire cast of Dawn OTD and Day OTD. I've been told on numerous occasions that they never made any money off the movie but what they were paid. Richard collected all the residuals and the profits. Ask Howard Sherman how much he got for having his picture on practically every single video/DVD put out. NOTHING!

[corgi37]

Day maybe. Dawn no. Every one got a piece of the pie with Dawn. The actors probably not. They got paid what they got paid - which was four fifths of **** all. hahaha. But hey, at least they are in a classic!

Mind you, i dont think Mark Hamill got much of the merchandising off the Star Wars stuff either. Lucas only gave him extra money when the videos came out. All the cast got some royalties. Very generous of Lucas actually.

Betcha the dude from Hellraiser didnt get a cent from the merchandising either.

[goesaround]

If Rubenstein as 'an ass' as you say, I dont know, so might you be, so might I, but I do know if it wasn't for his dedication to "Dawn of The Dead" By George Romero would never have seen the light of day ("light of "day") foreshadow by accident

[Bad Zombie Night]

Just when you think the storm is over, and the skies are starting to clear..... Another storm cloud lurks just in the distance. :scare:

Movies online posted an article the other day that said, Taurus Entertainment's Official website has added a "2" to the Day of the Dead Contagium's title. In other words, they're saying this film is a sequel to Romero's Day of the Dead. Any change in the film's current status was not mentioned.

http://members.aol.com/badzombienight/DOTDC2.jpg
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[hatefuldisplay]

<--- Will still buy a copy. Hate me if you want to. I'm not a big Day fan anyway.

[SGT. DEATH]

I will , it sounds good.

[DEAD-KNIGHT]

If your a zombie fan you buy the zombie movies, you can't claim to be a true fan unless you purchase all and any zombie films. It may break your wallet a lil bit, but you keep at it, i'm up for grabs on this film too.

[SGT. DEATH]

sorry dead knight i dont think you need to buy every film,whatch maybe but im glad i didnt buy alot of these film like Zombie 3.4.5. along with a lot of others that i did see.A film worth buying is worth buying twice.

[zombiekilling101]

sorry dead knight i dont think you need to buy every film,whatch maybe but im glad i didnt buy alot of these film like Zombie 3.4.5. along with a lot of others that i did see.A film worth buying is worth buying twice.
yeah ill be buying it. i agree though, dont need to buy everything well i did by house of the dead just casue it was a zombie movie, so what do i know?

[SGT. DEATH]

yeah ill be buying it. i agree though, dont need to buy everything well i did by house of the dead just casue it was a zombie movie, so what do i know?
I seen HOTD at the cinema and yes it wasnt great but i liked it enough to buy it.Im not puting any one down,I just think its enough to watch a film.If you dont like it why buy it. :drinking: All in good humor.

[Bad Zombie Night]

I'll buy it..... or at least rent it, and then copy it. :mrgreen: :evil: :zom1:

[corgi37]

And I will send you some blank discs to copy for me.

[zombiekilling101]

you guys see the page in fangoria this month? selling some day of the dead shirts and promoting the conagium.

[DEAD-KNIGHT]

OK so is this film coming out or not? I mean stop toying with me fellas! this is a must see. well at least for me.

[JohnDRobinson]

Yeah, man. I saw that article in Fango. That was kind of cool. Has it already been made?

[Bad Zombie Night]

New article posted on Movies Online concerning Contagium.

Nothing new same old :poo:
Link: Day of the Dead Contagium: Down but not Out! (http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_2442.html)

[hatefuldisplay]

Nothing new same old :poo:
Link: Day of the Dead Contagium: Down but not Out! (http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_2442.html)That really doesn't say much as far as it being made. Hmmm. Wasn't this supposed to be released a few months ago by the original threads? Maybe I'm wrong. Thanks for keeping us updated as much as you can, BZN.

[Bad Zombie Night]

That really doesn't say much as far as it being made. Hmmm. Wasn't this supposed to be released a few months ago by the original threads? Maybe I'm wrong. Thanks for keeping us updated as much as you can, BZN.

I have a somewhat peripheral interest in this film. The same kind that you have watching mold grow, on stale bread, in seventh grade science class. :drool:
The only other piece of info I have is from the Taurus Entertainment website, where they have photo's, and other behind the scenes Contagium stuff. But when it comes to them telling us when the film is finally premiering? They say just about as much as Harpo Marx. http://members.aol.com/BADZOMBIENIGHT/Eyebrows.gif :roll:

Taurus Entertainment Link (Click on image)

http://members.aol.com/badzombienight/DOTDC2.jpg (http://www.taurus-entertainment.com/)

[Bad Zombie Night]

There's an update posted this morning on Bloody-Disgusting.com, concerning the progress of Contagium. Hateful, some interesting tid bits here.

Possible theatrical release? Outstanding CGI effects?
Read about it: http://members.aol.com/BADZOMBIENIGHT/movingon.gif

Link: What's the Status on 'Day of the Dead 2: Contagium'? (http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/index.php?Show=3191&Template=newsfull)

Some article on Movies Online:
Link: Day of the Dead: Contagium - Status update !
(http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_2588.html)
http://members.aol.com/badzombienight/DOTDC2.jpg (http://www.taurus-entertainment.com/)
Taurus Entertainment Link (Click on image)

[Sadogoat]

Meh....sure.....quote the OTHER site sources when you could be plugging our own ATZ news page and generating traffic/interest for the site. :(

[devourthesun]

ATZ has a NEWS PAGE! :dunce:

[Bad Zombie Night]

Meh....sure.....quote the OTHER site sources when you could be plugging our own ATZ news page and generating traffic/interest for the site. :(
Oh gee whiz! I guess nobody can talk about up and coming Zombie films anymore. :zom1:
Why don't just lock the whole forum & be done with it then. http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_dead.gif

Btw... How ironic? But isn't there a link to bloody-disgusting.com at the end of the Contagium ATZ article?

[Sadogoat]

Oh gee whiz! I guess nobody can talk about up and coming Zombie films anymore. :zom1:
Why don't just lock the whole forum & be done with it then. http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_dead.gif

WTF? You really know how to overreact don't you? Did I say people couldn't talk about up and coming zombie films anymore? No, I didn't, so I don't know where you're drawing such ludicrous conclusions from.

I was simply pointing out - without being aggressive or snide about it - that ATZ does have regular news on the main page now, and it would be nice (note: be nice does not imply any mandate) if people could refer others there since we actually make an effort to keep everyone up to date on developments. Pointing users to a host of external sites for news (and news that is also posted here on ATZ) doesn't help support the site. Furthermore, it just makes posting news on ATZ's main page pretty much a redundant task and I may as well not bother. Should I just tell Kev I quit and let the main site go back into it's virtual limbo?

As for links to other sites - no, there's nothing 'ironic' about it. We don't steal news without giving credit to the source, because that is simply unethical. Incase you haven't bothered to notice, ATZ's news is drawn from a wide number of sites and is collected together on the main page for easy reference - so zombie fans don't have to wander all over the web and multiple sites to find out what's going on lately. "OMG! How convenient!". God forbid that we should try and provide a useful service!

But that's besides the point. Sites and their traffic are supported by costly bandwidth, much of which is paid for by clicks on the site pages. Every click taken away from a site like ATZ means less money from sponsors to help keep the site running. Simple as that. I happen to support ATZ, and that's why I offered to do the news and bring it regular content. If you don't, that's your choice, I guess.

[Zombie-A-GoGo]

Now, now men! :) Let's play nice.

It has been a very long time since the news on the main page has been kept up on such a regular basis, and I think everyone, including myself, has some adjusting to do as far as where we get our zombie news.

My suggestion is this: make it a habit to visit the main news page here at ATZ, to the get latest, before coming to the board. Use the main page as a link to the board, instead of coming straight to the message board to post. That way you'll be up to date without having to refer to other sites, and if you would like to discuss the latest news, please do refer to the news on the main page of ATZ.

Sado has been doing a phenomenal job in getting the latest news to us (where the hell do you find the time!?!!). And keeping the traffic circulating within the site does nothing but boost ATZ, and we all want to do that, right? There's nothing wrong with going to other sites, obviously, but we like to rally the team here, and there's nothing wrong also with tooting our own horn. :)

[zombiekilling101]

yeah what gogo said.:)

[EvilsNewName]

I think sadagoat is doing a great job but like gogo said its only been updated for about a week so now all we have to do is check here first :clap: Go ATZ main page :rock: :rock: :rock:

[Bad Zombie Night]

WTF? You really know how to overreact don't you? Did I say people couldn't talk about up and coming zombie films anymore? No, I didn't, so I don't know where you're drawing such ludicrous conclusions from.

I was simply pointing out - without being aggressive or snide about it - that ATZ does have regular news on the main page now, and it would be nice (note: be nice does not imply any mandate) if people could refer others there since we actually make an effort to keep everyone up to date on developments. Pointing users to a host of external sites for news (and news that is also posted here on ATZ) doesn't help support the site. Furthermore, it just makes posting news on ATZ's main page pretty much a redundant task and I may as well not bother. Should I just tell Kev I quit and let the main site go back into it's virtual limbo?

As for links to other sites - no, there's nothing 'ironic' about it. We don't steal news without giving credit to the source, because that is simply unethical. Incase you haven't bothered to notice, ATZ's news is drawn from a wide number of sites and is collected together on the main page for easy reference - so zombie fans don't have to wander all over the web and multiple sites to find out what's going on lately. "OMG! How convenient!". God forbid that we should try and provide a useful service!

But that's besides the point. Sites and their traffic are supported by costly bandwidth, much of which is paid for by clicks on the site pages. Every click taken away from a site like ATZ means less money from sponsors to help keep the site running. Simple as that. I happen to support ATZ, and that's why I offered to do the news and bring it regular content. If you don't, that's your choice, I guess.

Well Sg, I suppose your right. I got a little ticked off, and popped off a response without elaborating on what was really bugging me in the first place. If you were to confine your statement to only, "WTF? You really know how to overreact don't you? Did I say people couldn't talk about up and coming zombie films anymore? No, I didn't, so I don't know where you're drawing such ludicrous conclusions from." Then perhaps I would be totally wrong, and I wouldn't have to explain myself now. What triggered my initial reaction to your first post, was later supported, and confirmed, when I read your follow up post. But before I get into that, let me first explain my initial posting, which undoubtedly irritated you. All I was simply doing, was innocently adding information to an unpopular discussion topic, to generate interest, and debate, like I've always done in past. THAT'S ALL. There was no ulterior motive, or conspiracy going on here to direct traffic away ATZ, or was there any such attempt, to undermine your activities on the ATZ main page. I know that you're an ATZ staff member now, and posters like myself, and the many others here on the forums, may appear to be somewhat diminutive by your standards now. But nonetheless, we each contribute in our own way, and we don't need hear insinuations regarding our loyalty (or lack there of), or whether we support the site or not. What I'm really trying to say here is, that you could've handled the situation a little better than you way you did. You could have simply PM me, and said "Hey man, we trying to get traffic moving to this part of site; Could you help me out, and give a link?" I guess all I'm asking here for is for a little consideration, and respect. Is that really too much to ask?

Furthermore, I was aware of your hard work, and you new role as an ATZ news reporter. What I was unaware of, is ATZ's new policy concerning posting news info, and source links, on this forum. Perhaps the smart thing to do, would be to post a sticky note in this forum entitled: "Read this! Before posting to, or creating a new thread." That way you wouldn't have to repeat this episode with other members, or newbies coming to this forum. What do you think?

Before closing, I just want to clear the air quickly on one little thing. I never said that you ever stole news, or that anything was being plagiarized on your news column. What I meant was, that you posts links to your sources, just the same as I did. There is a difference between quoting sources, and posting links. I not saying that you shouldn't post links to your sources. What I am saying is, don't say that my sole purpose for posting those links was to direct traffic off the site, when in fact, I was quoting sources that I was privy to, just the same as you do.

[Zombie-A-GoGo]

BZN, is it really so hard to just leave well enough alone? Drop it and let's return to the topic.

[Brody]

I have noticed over the last week the news section being more up to date and am happy; for awhile, this site was, for a lack of better word, dying in that respect.

And well put 'bad zombie night'. NOw lets all get bacl to talking aobut the crap that is Contagium

[corgi37]

If this gets into cinemas, i'd be very surprised. Straight to dvd. I dislike the idea for this movie for ripping off GAR, and trying to alter his "history". But, i'll give it a go.

I expect a trailer would be up soon. One that is real, and not the amateur travesty we saw last year.

[Bad Zombie Night]

And well put 'bad zombie night'.
Thank you OP. :mrgreen:

NOw lets all get bacl to talking aobut the crap that is Contagium
Amen to that. Yeah, that's the only reply that has been of any use so far. http://members.aol.com/BADZOMBIENIGHT/Thumbsup.gif


If this gets into cinemas, i'd be very surprised. Straight to dvd. I dislike the idea for this movie for ripping off GAR, and trying to alter his "history". But, i'll give it a go.

Yeah, I don't know what they mean by a possible theatrical release. :loon: The one good thing about this picture, is that DOTD2: Contagium is now supposed to be Sequel rather than a remake. In regard to altering the story's history, I don't think this will change anything significantly. The way I look at it, in GAR's "Night of the Living Dead" universe, there are a thousand mini stories going on simultaneously about people fighting to survive. If there is just one more episode added to the tale, I don't see how that's going to make kind of major impact to the timeline. Unless of course, the planet is taken over by apes, and they discover a bunch of human mutants living underground, who in turn blow the earth to smithereens. Yeah, I'd like to see them explain their way out of that one.


I expect a trailer would be up soon. One that is real, and not the amateur travesty we saw last year.

Ya know what corgi? When the trailer does finally debut, that's gonna tell the whole truth. I already have the feeling that this film is going to be a super low budget, amateurish production, but a halfway descent trailer could change my mind a little bit on that.

Btw... In the midst of all the hoopla, of some people avidly trying point out my shortcomings, it never occurred to them in the whole time to make use of their own advice. LOL! ..... Typical..... I dunno, maybe it's an ego thing.
What I'm referring to, is the link to the DOTD2: Contagium article, in which Sg posted on the ATZ main page.

Article: DAY OF THE DEAD 2 Update (http://www.allthingszombie.com/news.php#1106393880)

[Sadogoat]

Just posted up the latest Contagium update on the main ATZ news page. Apparently, they've only just finished shooting the damned film - I thought they'd wrapped it months ago.... :P

[corgi37]

Maybe they had to re-shoot some stuff cause the acting was woeful?

[Alien]

I'm actually kinda glad about this. If Contagium does end up being suppressed, even if only for a year or two, it would do GAR quite a big favour.

If this piece of shit actually got out there, your average Joe horror fan (who probably doesn't follow these matters as closely as most of us) will associate it with George's films, which could end up seriously hurting Land of the Dead's chances of box office success.

I might even go as far as to say that this film might even single handedly kill the zombie resurgence before it can hit its full stride. It managed to survive House of the Dead, but how much more can it take?



What you are saying here is exactly my point about Fulci films and all the other crap zombie stuff that gives zombie films a bad name. I'm sorry I know many of you won't like this but it's my opinion.

[zombie2005]

Not sure weather anyone already made a post about this movie, but I found out that Day of the Dead 2 is in the making

http://www.upcominghorrormovies.com/movies/dayofthedead2.php

IF anyone got a site to the trailer please post back with any info.

[corgi37]

Er, we know.

[Bad Zombie Night]

There are already two long, and distinguished threads in this forum on the subject. They have fallen a bit behind for the lack of any new info..... It's been quite a while since we heard anything new. :-(

[Dead-Central]

Don't waste yer time , straight to mail order video ... junk.
I know , I used to be the webmaster ....

[zombie2005]

Sorry Guys, this post can be deleted.

[evilzombie20]

Unfortunately I have news on this flick, it's scheduled for a DVD release in October, at least that's the last I heard.

[Zombie-A-GoGo]

YES!!!

Hehheh...great...can't wait...:scare:

By the way, no worries zombie2005...it happens. :)

[Monkey Mech X]

The only good bad zombie is a well-contained one. DVD release is ok for me.

[zombie2005]

Maybe the reason for DVD release is because of George Romeros land of the land to be released in theaters in October as well.

But I will buy it anyways, doesnt mean it will be crap, alteast I hope not.

[awfulman]

No worries Zombie2005, you're still okay with us!

[Dead-Central]

I can assure you, they are releasing it to coincide with Georges film...simply to ride his coat tails... nothing more.
As far as the films quality .... storyline ... sucks ... Effects ... could have been better, The FX guy is a friend of mine and did not have the control he needed to make at least that part of the film as good as HE could have.
Acting ... hmmm mediocre to poor from the footage of it that I have.
I think it will not add up to the hype thats followed it, and I can't say I'm looking forward to it. A cheap poorly done rip off of the title is my view.
My apologies for bashing anyones hopes but ... I was working on its website a week after it had been announced that filming had wrapped, after 7 months of looking the stuff over , its not worth the 19 bucks you'll get it for , wait for the special bins in Wal-Mart and get it for 6.99

[JohnDRobinson]

Unfortunately, I think Dead-Central is right. DOTD2 is a mere cash in on Romero's success and I honestly think it will suck.

[corgi37]

Look, i think 99% of us knew it would be shit, and was just a cash in. Deadcentral was involved from early days, and (i could be wrong) tried to pump it up, but it seems alot of people got screwed with this scum thing. Him included.

I know i said months ago this would never get a anything but a dvd release, but to to it in Oct is just so...well, good business.

Makes sense, guys. Ride the tail. What was it Jim Morrison said?
"Ride the snake. The ancient snake. The holy snake".

I guess i might be lucky for once. Living in Oz, this thing aint even gonna get a dvd release.

[Dead-Central]

You pegged that one Corgi, its rather simple:
If it look like shit,
smell like shit,
taste like shit and feel like shit...
it's shit.

[Bad Zombie Night]

I can assure you, they are releasing it to coincide with Georges film...simply to ride his coat tails... nothing more.
As far as the films quality .... storyline ... sucks ... Effects ... could have been better, The FX guy is a friend of mine and did not have the control he needed to make at least that part of the film as good as HE could have.

Yeah you're absolutely right, but if they didn't use the title "Day of the Dead," how many people would bother watching it? eh, would knows? It might not be as bad as think. Look at all the 'Georgie supporters' who were wrong about Dawn 04' before it came out. :x

[grimsaado]

I was anti-dawn 04 too until I saw the USA first 10 minutes... Contagium did thier fantasia preview and it sucked so bad they yanked it from online once they realized everyone was laughing at them.

For anyone that missed it:
* Contagium is both a prequel and sequel that has no involvement of the origional filmmakers, they get away with this because they own the rights to "Day of the Dead". The prequal portion is used to rewrite the zombie mythology of the "sequel" part of the movie toward a trioxin type of plot line. Tarus should know that trioxin belongs in the "return" series, not the the Night, Dawn, Day triology.
* The fantasia preview showed us:
* Although they shot on 35mm, they skipped basic production values and the footage is riddled with production value basic mistakes like apparently going handheld.
* The soldiers prance as opposed to running arround soldierly.
* The footage was highly repititious although this might be fixed in the final edit.
* The acting was super bad.
* The first 10 minute fantasia preview contained a number of basic plot holes/contradictions.
* Aparently you can cotain the zombie virus in a plastic thermos.
* The soldiers in an attempt to contain what they believe to be a virus by blowing up a building. One might think this is a bad idea. Virus inside in secure containers, let's blow it up!

If contagium comes out, they'll have to re-cut and re-shoot the first 10 minutes they released online or it will indeed suck.

[Dead-Central]

I repeat....
If it looks like shit,
smells like shit,
tastes like shit and feels like shit...
it's shit.
:puke:

[Pain]

We can only take your word that it will TASTE like shit Dead-Central! :lol:
The movie isn't exactly inpsiring me with confidence so far though!

[corgi37]

Very few people seem enthused by this. Me included.

[Bad Zombie Night]

I repeat....
If it looks like shit,
smells like shit,
tastes like shit and feels like shit...
it's shit.
:puke:

I recall seeing the trailer a while back, and it did look like the film was shot on video. :puke: I was called a snob once for saying this, but "I hate it when movies are shot on video!" In my book, the flick gets two strikes, even before I get around to sitting, and watching it. :-(

Is the trailer available anywhere for a second look?

[grimsaado]

It was indeed shot on 35mm, just looks like it was shot on video because they paid no attention to lighting or basic camera support. They definately shot it shoulder mounted and it wasn't an artistic choice... IE, normal talking scene, subtle camera shake, rough pans etc. I've seen better production values on DV done by indies with no cash.

When an indie makes a production value errors like this I can forgive 'em somewhat... but when a production company with experience producing a long line of crap. If you look at the IMDB entries of the writer and director you'll see they have a long history of producing REALLY bad (not in an entertaining way) horror and really good soft core porn. Seriously, they're pornographers and it shows in thier production value.

[Dead-Central]

I've still got footage but... I can't release it or trouble would soon find me ...I don't usually shoot down a film ... because as a fan I give everything a try , but after 7 months of covering this film on a website and seeing EVRYTHING ... Mark my words ... I have absolutely no faith in this production whatso ever ... i tried , but at this point in time ...faith points are owed to me ....

[Divided Soul]

I was anti-dawn 04 too until I saw the USA first 10 minutes... Contagium did thier fantasia preview and it sucked so bad they yanked it from online once they realized everyone was laughing at them.

For anyone that missed it:
* Contagium is both a prequel and sequel that has no involvement of the origional filmmakers, they get away with this because they own the rights to "Day of the Dead". The prequal portion is used to rewrite the zombie mythology of the "sequel" part of the movie toward a trioxin type of plot line. Tarus should know that trioxin belongs in the "return" series, not the the Night, Dawn, Day triology.
* The fantasia preview showed us:
* Although they shot on 35mm, they skipped basic production values and the footage is riddled with production value basic mistakes like apparently going handheld.
* The soldiers prance as opposed to running arround soldierly.
* The footage was highly repititious although this might be fixed in the final edit.
* The acting was super bad.
* The first 10 minute fantasia preview contained a number of basic plot holes/contradictions.
* Aparently you can cotain the zombie virus in a plastic thermos.
* The soldiers in an attempt to contain what they believe to be a virus by blowing up a building. One might think this is a bad idea. Virus inside in secure containers, let's blow it up!

If contagium comes out, they'll have to re-cut and re-shoot the first 10 minutes they released online or it will indeed suck.
Man thats too bad. I was hoping for a good review....

[Kemper]

This movie looks like john russo shot it :lol:

[Arson Zombie]

We take the good along with the bad. Zombies chewing on people is always a good thing. Even if it sucks, I'm sure it will have at least one good scene...well maybe? :evil:

[Lich]

This has probably been discussed, but I have not been here in awhile and I have no desire to look for it... but is there news on a Day remake, and if so, who has the rights to this one. I heard universal did not have them, so WTF?

[SGT. DEATH]

Is it Day of the Dead continium you speak of,if so theres a lot of talk about this one and it not good.As for it being a remake I dont think it is.It does have its own thread .Hope this helps. :drinking:

[zombie2005]

Some said they seen the movie trailer, please post site to it here.

[Lich]

Yes. Any links would be appreciated.

The scuttlebutt over here in Germany was that it was being done as a remake, like Night and Dawn. Apparantly this was erronious.

[SGT. DEATH]

Yes. Any links would be appreciated.

The scuttlebutt over here in Germany was that it was being done as a remake, like Night and Dawn. Apparantly this was erronious.
Try this www.dayofthedeadcontagium.com I think this is more of a rip off of the original and is based around the events surrounding the out break.There is talk in the threads of the trailer but it bad and I dont have broard band or patients so I cant be bothered down loading the trailer.On the home page of this site is menu which has upcoming movies on check it out theres a lot of new flicks listed there. :drinking:

[Lich]

That link is parked, but amazingly enough, I pulled my head out of my ass and found this:

http://www.allthingszombie.com/movies/dayotd_contagium.php

...which is where I should have looked in the first place.

I would've liked to see Day redone like Night and Dawn. Heh.

[zombie2005]

The link to the offical site is not up. Ill try to find it on the web.

Look in to the movie "RISEN" This is the only other movie other then LOTD I am looking forward to.

[SGT. DEATH]

That link is parked, but amazingly enough, I pulled my head out of my ass and found this:

http://www.allthingszombie.com/movies/dayotd_contagium.php

...which is where I should have looked in the first place.

I would've liked to see Day redone like Night and Dawn. Heh.
Im sure as with night and Dawn then surley Day will follow and in 10 or 20 years perhaps land will be remade as well.

[Bad Zombie Night]

First of all guys, there is a Day of the Dead Contagium Thread already here in this forum, that would probably answer most of your questions. The link: www.dayofthedeadcontagium.com (http://www.dayofthedeadcontagium.com/) has been quite dead for some time now. They moved their operations to the Taurus Entertainment film site at http://www.taurus-entertainment.com/, but it seems that has gone quiet also. They had lots of cool info & pics there, when it was up & running.

[Kemper]

did anyone else here partake in the original sites Movie Slogan contest? I think they should continue it if they ever get a new site. That was a good idea.

[Divided Soul]

Yeah it looked promising but *poof* its gone!

[Divided Soul]

We take the good along with the bad. Zombies chewing on people is always a good thing. Even if it sucks, I'm sure it will have at least one good scene...well maybe? :evil:
I have seen a movie "Alien Dead" there wasn't even one good zombie scene in it

[HALLOWEEN78]

What the hell is this? On the RotLD site they said that this was a "legal sequel" to the original Day. It's not the remake, so what's a legal sequel? It's not written or directed by Romero. I just found it kind of odd. However, I like the story line. It looks like it's gonna be pretty good Actually

RELEASE DATE: 2005-00-00
DIRECTOR: Ana Clavell
WRITER: Ana Clavell
STARRING: Laurie Baranyay, Shasa Dabner, Johnny Diaz Reyes, Chris Estes, Melissa Frederick
STUDIO: Taurus
RATING:
URL: http://www.taurus-entertainment.com

"This film is set sometime in 1968 when a strange viral outbreak is contained within the walls of a military hospital in Pennsylvania: all those exposed are destroyed and burned to the ground. A wall of silence befalls the incidence, and soon enough only a vague myth remains. The hospital becomes a civilian mental treatment center."

Links to some pics from the movie:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/HALLOWEEN78/1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/HALLOWEEN78/2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/HALLOWEEN78/3.jpg

[Slumlord]

Dunno, I can't ever get that Taurus Entertainment site to show up. Anyway, there some more information here (http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4051) there's a link to a trailer in that thread somewhere and also some info here (http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387&page=1&pp=15&highlight=contagium) but not a whole lot out there for some reason, nothing new anyway. There were two official websites but they are both offline so who knows what the deal is with this movie.

[Jason Voorhees]

I merged this with the original contagium thread.http://www.allthingszombie.com/images/jvsmily.gif

[HALLOWEEN78]

I shoulda checked lol. Sorry 'bout that. :loon:

[Bad Zombie Night]

I shoulda checked lol. Sorry 'bout that. :loon:

This isn't the first time that this has happened... This thread has a habit of disappearing, and then coming back when you least expect it. :? :doh:

[Pain]

I think it disappears with good reason! I don't think anyone is expecting a lot from this movie.

[Bad Zombie Night]

I think the only reason I want to see it is so that I can come back on here, and hammer away at it. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Hammeronhead.gif

[Pain]

We need a movie to bash! Not really been one for a while

[Bad Zombie Night]

We need a movie to bash! Not really been one for a while
Yeah, not an old one either.... I new one with some hype added to it... DOTD: Contagium is the perfect target. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Shooting/shootem.gif

[Divided Soul]

We need a movie to bash! Not really been one for a while
Lol.... a way to release the tension while we wait for land to come out .... :)

[Bad Zombie Night]

Yeah, we need a new 'House of the Dead' caliber type movie.

[Pain]

Well until House of the Dead 2 comes out!

The annoying thing is, we all expect Contagium to be bad, but we will all watch it when it's eventually released :doh:

You never know, it could end up being good. Watch out flying pigs again :evil:

[Bad Zombie Night]

Yeah, but without Uwe Boll at the controls anymore, the sequel might get a second life... It couldn't be any worse than the first... Could it?

[Dagnammit]

Well I for one won't be going anywhere near Contagium when (or if) it is finally released. I know I won't enjoy it, I can tell from the trailer, and I wouldn't piss on that Dundelson douchebag/criminal if he was on fire.

I've long since grown out of watching bad zombie movies just for laughs because most of them aren't even enjoyable on a so bad it's good level, so what's the point? Life's too short, so if I'm gonna waste it sitting around watching movies then I might as well watch decent ones.

[Bad Zombie Night]

Well I for one won't be going anywhere near Contagium when (or if) it is finally released.

I've noticed you've added "(or if)" into your sentence, because that's the vibe they've been sending out all along. First their website is up, then it is down... Then they have a new web address, along with an updated the site, and then it is down again... While that is going on, there are all these promises, and rumors floating around about it's impending release... Could this all be by design to try, and create a buzz?

[Pain]

Could this all be by design to try, and create a buzz?


Flies buzz. And they gather round :poo:

[jackskellington]

Well I for one won't be going anywhere near Contagium when (or if) it is finally released. I know I won't enjoy it, I can tell from the trailer, and I wouldn't piss on that Dundelson douchebag/criminal if he was on fire.

I've long since grown out of watching bad zombie movies just for laughs because most of them aren't even enjoyable on a so bad it's good level, so what's the point? Life's too short, so if I'm gonna waste it sitting around watching movies then I might as well watch decent ones.

I'm with you on that!! I've sat through way too many pieces of crap and lost 2 hours of my life that I'll never get back, (i.e. Children of the Living Dead, Shadows of the Dead, I Zombie etc.). Hell, I'm a huge Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things fan, but I think that's probably only because I saw it when I was a kid and it takes me back to that time when I watch it now. I'm not knocking straight to video indie stuff, but I won't go running out to get it until I see alot of good reviews from viewers, not critics. Then again, I more than likely will be a sucker and go running out to get Contagium...Only because it's loosely, (VERY LOOSELY), connected to Day.

[Bad Zombie Night]

Flies buzz. And they gather round :poo:

I wouldn't be surprised if the film turns out that way. :poo:

[Pain]

That's what we're all guessing!

Is there any more news on a release for this?

[corgi37]

Well, all the signs are not good.

[Bad Zombie Night]

I agree with Corgi. :-P

[Pain]

I'm sure it will re-appear suddenly when Lotd is released :x

[Divided Soul]

I'm sure it will re-appear suddenly when Lotd is released :x
Yep and try to ride its tailcoat..... either way I hope it does.... I still want to see it

[zombie2005]

Not bad, for the trailer. I just hope it is good.

I agree with everyone that they are cashing in on romero.

[dimebolt]

Anyone know anything about DAY OF THE DEAD;CONTAGIUM?

I used to go to the website quite often last year, but i remember there being a whole mess of trouble with the making of this movie.
I remember seeing a couple of trailers and many (very gory) film stills, but the site closed down, and since i have only ever heard snippets of information, mainly bad news....

Any up to date news on this movie ?...

[Darth Erroneous]

There are threads on this already. Do a search and you should find them. If you can't find it you may want to go to the Dawn of the Dead 2 Thread. Someone there may know.

Cheers

[Last Resort Man]

last I heard they were still shopping around a distrobution deal. I worked with an actress who was in this film and met a few Taurus folks at American Film Market in LA in January.These deals can drag out for years, unfortunatly.

[dimebolt]

thanks for the help.
sorry bout repeatin the thread, but i had a look thru on this particular forum but couldnt find anything on it.
in future i will scan more threads b4 posting new stuff

cheers guys/gals

[cyclogenisis]

looks sweet

[hatefuldisplay]

This is now known as Day of the Dead 2. Contagium has been dropped from the title. There will be no theatrical release and it will be going straight to video. Release is set for October. Yep, I'll be buying a copy because I have no culture.

[Bad Zombie Night]

Geesh! How did I miss this one? :?

Yep, I checked it out, and Hateful is right... This thing is finally going to make it to your DVD & VHS players, distributed right from Anchorbay Entertainment on October 18th 2005... Yeah, that's this year, believe it or not! :drool:

Here's the official synopsis:

Sometime in 1968 a strange viral outbreak is contained within the walls of a military hospital in Pennsylvania: all those exposed are destroyed and burned to the ground. A wall of silence befalls the incidence, and soon enough only a vague myth remains. The hospital becomes a civilian mental treatment center.

Set in a mental hospital in Pennsylvania, five patients about to be released uncover a secret buried within the compound and unleash a virus (contagium) designed to force Humanity to evolve into powerful creatures capable of astounding feats and incredible cruelty. In order for this new Human to survive it needs to feed on human flesh: but a bite from these creatures creates a new state of existence, the Creature s subordinate, the Living Dead. It s up to our terrified heroes to choose to accept this fate or to fight it, even if it means their own destruction.

- horror-movies.ca


Here's the link to the movies online article: Anchorbay Releasing Day of the Dead 2 October 18th (http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_4769.html)

[zombiekilling101]

yeah i heard about its release. Im gona have to pick it up and most likly be annoyed by it. But hey, its a zombie flick

[Bad Zombie Night]

The Movies Online article say's that the film is a "homage to the Dead trilogy." Usually, Romero fans eat that kinda stuff right up. :roll:

It also says, and I quote: "it hints at a possible origin to the Zombie phenomena in a manner that incorporates all known lore."
Even if it's a total shit bag of a movie (...and it probably is), it has peaked my interest a little.

[Pain]

No doubt i'll get a copy of this, just to add to my collection. Expectations are low but we could be surprised. I recall a recently released zombie flick that everyone had really high expectations for but generally felt let down by. So who knows, stranger things have happened.

[Bad Zombie Night]

I've waited so long, I feel like, "what the heck." I want to see what all the hoopla is about... At the very least, I'm entitled to hack away at it, once I've seen it. :evil:

[devourthesun]

So is it actully comming out?

[corgi37]

It sure has been one long saga getting this out.

[Bad Zombie Night]

So is it actully comming out?
I know... We've been jerked around so much, they could change their minds again. :loon: :?

[Dagnammit]

Yeah, I hope so. As much as I despise everything about this film, I kinda wish they would just hurry up and release the goddamn thing just so we can let it fade into bargain bin obscurity alongside Children of the Living Dead and Night of the Living Dead 30th Anniversary Edition. I'm sick of hearing about Contagium, I'm sick of everyone keeping the buzz alive though endless internet discussions, but it's just not gonna die until people have seen it and their morbid curiosity has been sated.

[Bad Zombie Night]

Yeah, I hope so. As much as I despise everything about this film, I kinda wish they would just hurry up and release the goddamn thing just so we can let it fade into bargain bin obscurity alongside Children of the Living Dead and Night of the Living Dead 30th Anniversary Edition. I'm sick of hearing about Contagium, I'm sick of everyone keeping the buzz alive though endless internet discussions, but it's just not gonna die until people have seen it and their morbid curiosity has been sated.
Dag... What if after you watch it, you actually like it? :shock:

[Dagnammit]

Now, that would just be silly BZN. :lol:

[Bad Zombie Night]

Now, that would just be silly BZN. :lol:

Hmmm... Yeah, you're probably right, but the author of the Movies Online article seems to feel that it may surprise everyone. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Dunno.gif




Do you think he's smokin' crack? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/CoolPimp.gif

[Dagnammit]

Before LotD came out I used to stop by moviesonline pretty regularly looking for updates, but I have to say that - apart from thir excellent up-to-the-minute Land coverage - the guys who run the site don't seem to be very professional: their articles are badly written and full of horrendous spelling and grammar errors (which might be okay on a message board but not when you're publishing news articles for general consumption), factual inaccuracies, and, worst of all, I have noticed that they do seem to brown-nose a lot when movie makers/studios contact them (ie. giving decent or apologetic reviews of REALLY bad movies in order to avoid offending the filmmakers). I'm not saying you should ignore every piece of news they release, but when it comes to things like the Contagium controversy I'd say you can take their "objective opinions" with a pinch of salt.

[Brody]

Although the Trailer for Contagium looked like shite I'm wondering if it may be better than Land? Hell, even RETURN 4 and 5 are looking cooler than LAND turned out to be.


Oh well; A Zombie movie is a ZOMBIE movie in the end (kind of) :x :loon: .

[Sexual_Zombie]

Outland Pictures, you wouldn’t by any chance have a link to the Contagium trailer?

Personally folks, I'm looking forward to this little shing dig of a film. This is probably because the film makers are getting pissed on, on a regular basis, by online fanatics (not laterally of course). Just give them a bob damn chance, anything’s better than the Return movies. And remember, Romero would do the same thing to your movie!!!

[Bad Zombie Night]

Outland Pictures, you wouldn’t by any chance have a link to the Contagium trailer?

I have it sitting on my desktop SZ. :)
When I get the chance, I'll upload it to some web space I have, and then post the link for you.

[Sexual_Zombie]

Thanks a shite load Bad, I'll look forward to seeing it.

[Bad Zombie Night]

I think the best thing about the trailer is that it has some of the old theme music from the original.

[Brody]

I'll wait (again) for the trailer as well.

These are some good points. I am kind of looking forward to Contagium on a DVD Rental Zombie Fetish kind of way. I look forward to thsi one and the new RETURNS. (The original being one of my favorite films anyway).

This may be old news and belonging in another thread; but there has been an official announcement for a move called Day of the Dead (Sans Contagium). Who's doing this one?

[ZombieMannXIII]

When is DotD:Con coming out!?! seems like it has been years since I first heard out it.

[Bad Zombie Night]

Geesh! How did I miss this one? :?

Yep, I checked it out, and Hateful is right... This thing is finally going to make it to your DVD & VHS players, distributed right from Anchorbay Entertainment on October 18th 2005... Yeah, that's this year, believe it or not! :drool:

Here's the official synopsis:

Sometime in 1968 a strange viral outbreak is contained within the walls of a military hospital in Pennsylvania: all those exposed are destroyed and burned to the ground. A wall of silence befalls the incidence, and soon enough only a vague myth remains. The hospital becomes a civilian mental treatment center.

Set in a mental hospital in Pennsylvania, five patients about to be released uncover a secret buried within the compound and unleash a virus (contagium) designed to force Humanity to evolve into powerful creatures capable of astounding feats and incredible cruelty. In order for this new Human to survive it needs to feed on human flesh: but a bite from these creatures creates a new state of existence, the Creature s subordinate, the Living Dead. It s up to our terrified heroes to choose to accept this fate or to fight it, even if it means their own destruction.

- horror-movies.ca


Here's the link to the movies online article: Anchorbay Releasing Day of the Dead 2 October 18th (http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_4769.html)


I can't take the credit because Hateful made the original post.... I just added more detail to it.

[Slumlord]

Since I intend on at least getting the dead quadrilogy I want to add this but I'd like to see the ATZ posters review first just in case it's a total stink bomb.

[Darth Erroneous]

Since I intend on at least getting the dead quadrilogy I want to add this but I'd like to see the ATZ posters review first just in case it's a total stink bomb.
So if it's bad you won't buy it? if I didn't buy terrible movies my collection would be really small. :roll:

[Slumlord]

So if it's bad you won't buy it? if I didn't buy terrible movies my collection would be really small. :roll:

Nope. And my collection is rather small but it's that whole money thing that just drags me down. Used, sure I'll grab it or rent it.

You've got four dead movies by Romero and then this movie muscling in as a sequel. It would have to be half decent to warrent purchase. But if it turns out like Children of the Living Dead or House of the Dead then I'll pass.

[Darth Erroneous]

Nope. And my collection is rather small but it's that whole money thing that just drags me down. Used, sure I'll grab it or rent it.

You've got four dead movies by Romero and then this movie muscling in as a sequel. It would have to be half decent to warrent purchase. But if it turns out like Children of the Living Dead or House of the Dead then I'll pass.
Children of the Living Dead...Ugh :drool: House of the dead? Shhh...I liked it. :) But it's all about your collection, Slumlord. Have at it! :clap:

[corgi37]

I'll wait and see, but it just stinks of a greasy-handed way to cash in on some one elses efforts.

[Slumlord]

I managed to stumble across this:

http://www.taurusec.com/


The website is a little whacky but you can view another super short trailer, photos, and a behind the scenes video. It still kinda looks cool but in the trailer see if you can catch the zombie that shambles forward but then looks like he trips and falls forward. Everything I've run across though is extremely negative however.

[Bad Zombie Night]

I managed to stumble across this:

http://www.taurusec.com/


The website is a little whacky but you can view another super short trailer, photos, and a behind the scenes video. It still kinda looks cool but in the trailer see if you can catch the zombie that shambles forward but then looks like he trips and falls forward. Everything I've run across though is extremely negative however.

OK, they must of changed their web address, and didn't bother to tell anybody.... What a bunch of boobs. :dunce:

The old address was taurus-entertainment.com, and they had the same web pages that the new there has.... Hmmmm.... I wonder how long it's been in operation?

Anyways, nice heads-up SL! http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Thumbsup.gif

[Dead-Central]

you can also check out other clips here at Legoy (http://www.legoy.com) the DP on the shoot. I still think it'll be a waste.....

[Slumlord]

Nice one. But in that trailer is it just me or were the zombies... talking... to each other? Say it isn't so.

[Bad Zombie Night]

Thanks a shite load Bad, I'll look forward to seeing it.

Here's the old trailer just as I promised.

Click here: Day of the Dead: Contagium (http://members.aol.com/BADZOMBIENIGHT/DayoftheDeadcont.mov)

[Sexual_Zombie]

That was a good trailer, right up until they showed that tacky logo! Who the heck made that? Anyway, can't say much from that trailer. The music from Day Of The Dead worked really well, although is it just me or is the start of that score the same tune used in Blade Runner? Zombie looks pretty sweet, although makeup doesn't make a film...

[Dagnammit]

Sometime in 1968 a strange viral outbreak is contained within the walls of a military hospital in Pennsylvania: all those exposed are destroyed and burned to the ground. A wall of silence befalls the incidence, and soon enough only a vague myth remains. The hospital becomes a civilian mental treatment center.

Set in a mental hospital in Pennsylvania, five patients about to be released uncover a secret buried within the compound and unleash a virus (contagium) designed to force Humanity to evolve into powerful creatures capable of astounding feats and incredible cruelty. In order for this new Human to survive it needs to feed on human flesh: but a bite from these creatures creates a new state of existence, the Creature s subordinate, the Living Dead. It s up to our terrified heroes to choose to accept this fate or to fight it, even if it means their own destruction.

- horror-movies.ca
[/URL]

Honestly, this description makes it sound like a shitty Resident Evil rip-off; I'm not seeing any connection between this and the plot of the original films except for zombies and the year 1968.

Why doesn't it mention the worldwide zombie apocalypse that served as the background to the entire series? Are we supposed to accept that it was "taken care of" soon after Day of the Dead (what happened to 400,000 to one?)? As for the "Super Humans": are we being asked to believe that, while Sarah and the gang were down in the bunker, there was a bunch of undead super-heroes living among the zombies and leaping over skyscrapers in a single bound? Bollocks.

A few months ago I saw a full length internet trailer (or perhaps it was a featurette containing some clips), and it was one of the worst previews I've ever seen in my life. Those few seconds of footage contained enough evidence of teeth-grindingly bad dialogue, cringe-worthy sub-pornstar performances, tacky cinematography, sloppy direction and embrrassingly atrocious effects work (including zombies that look like melted toy soldiers) to make me pledge never to punish myself by wasting 90 minutes on it. It doesn't look like a film made in the 2000s, low budget or not; it looks like something put together by Bruno Mattei in the early 1980s, and bandits like Mattei and Dundelson have already wangled me out of enough money.

[zombiekilling101]

wow, that trailer has shitty b-movie written all over it.

dag- you should still get it, so we can hear you talk about it.:)

[Bad Zombie Night]

That was a good trailer, right up until they showed that tacky logo!
It did look like they were pushing a new brand of soap box detergent.

[as_i_lay_dying]

Does anyone have a direct link to the trailers and photo? Cuz for some reason the first page wont load and I cant get anywhere.

[Brody]

Make sure you have the latest Updates for Flash (Shockwave?). And thanks for the 2 links guys!

Yes; this movie looks like I shot it. That's not a compliment.

Sigh.................

Zombies Zombies Zombies... Well, it can't be anyworse than a Fulci movie or Return 2 and 3. :evil: :roll:

[Bad Zombie Night]

Does anyone have a direct link to the trailers and photo? Cuz for some reason the first page wont load and I cant get anywhere.
Do what Outland suggested first, then try downloading it directly to your desktop... To do that, right click on your mouse, and select "Save Target as...". ;-)

[zombiekilling101]

Do what Outland suggested first, then try downloading it directly to your desktop... To do that, right click on your mouse, and select "Save Target as...". ;-)

yep thats how I did it.

[as_i_lay_dying]

alright thanks guys

[Slumlord]

Too bad you can't right click and save as with Shockwave material (I can't anyway). It just brings up the Shockwave menu. :x

[Bad Zombie Night]

Brand new Day of the Dead: Contagium, uhemmm.... *clears throat* I mean Day of the Dead 2 news!


Anchor Bay has released the box cover art... Here's the article at Dead Central: Contagium Art (http://www.horrorchannel.com/dread/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=2396)


In addition, Arrow in the Head is posting a mini review of the film.

Article: DOTD 2 = garbage? (http://www.joblo.com/arrow/index.php?id=1876)



http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/ATZ%20Pics/Zombie%20Movies/dayofthedead2big.jpg

[Slumlord]

Wow, that's terrible. It resembles some pissed off guy who forgot to take a bath... not even zombie-like. The trailers and stills made the movie look like it had some good effects but I guess I'm mistaken.

I was going to buy this just because I have Day of the Dead and might as well have the entire series to it. But... ugh... I don't know anymore.

[Dead-Central]

Like I said ... a waste, and I for one, tend to flush my waste :poo:

[zombiekilling101]

wow, its pretty sad that they couldnt do a better cover than that. Come on now, I do better than that on my ultra ultra low budget company... Ill still buy it though:)

[Brody]

Fair enough, I've just learned something new then. Not only does it have zombies, but it's educational to. It's zombucational.

Dogg.

You mean it's Deaducational. :clap:

[corgi37]

Luckily for me, i doubt it will even get a dvd release here. It looks to have even surpassed my initial thoughts that it would be terrible.

Seems, its way, way beyond that.

[Zombie Survivor]

I think that this movie will be associated with GAR's brilliant movies and will "slightly" ruin the series...

[Slumlord]

If it's really going to be that bad, the two biggest questions about the movie will be:

What the hell is this?

and

Who made this crap?

But, there may be some who will think "That Night of the Living Dead guy made this movie?"

[SanElizando]

I don't know if anyone's seen this yet but I was reading the new issue of Bizarre and in there, there is an advert for Day Of The Dead: Contagium that says it comes to DVD in the UK on 10th October...

[MonsterHunter]

Anybody got the link to trailer? I scrolled down all the previous posts but I couldn’t see it, so it would be great if someone could post it.

[HOO-HAA]

Anybody got the link to trailer? I scrolled down all the previous posts but I couldn’t see it, so it would be great if someone could post it.

If that photo in the 'Who's that zombie' thread is anything to go by.. I'm not holding my breath on this one.. Perhaps it's been answered already, but is this flick cannon?

[Bad Zombie Night]

Anybody got the link to trailer? I scrolled down all the previous posts but I couldn’t see it, so it would be great if someone could post it.
I posted it here at post #434 (http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/showpost.php?p=94492&postcount=434) (click here) of this thread, and it's the original 7.5MB trailer... There was another (teaser) trailer that came out not too long ago... If it turns up again, I'll post the link. ;-) http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[MonsterHunter]

I posted it here at post #434 (http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/showpost.php?p=94492&postcount=434) (click here) of this thread, and it's the original 7.5MB trailer... There was another (teaser) trailer that came out not too long ago... If it turns up again, I'll post the link. ;-) http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

Thanks Bad Zombie Night!

I don’t know what to make of it after watching that trailer.
My expectations towards this movie are not the highest but it can’t possible be worse then Children of the Living Dead.

[Bad Zombie Night]

it can’t possible be worse then Children of the Living Dead.
I'll second you on that. ;-) http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[sgtarent]

I don't know how they can call a movie a sequel/prequel and not actually be part of the offical story line. When the offical Contagium web site was up and running awhile ago they had a trailer (minus audio/cgi effects) and it didn't make any connection to the NOLD, DOLD & Dawn series. Is this just a marketing ploy to get Romero fans to see their movie? :doh:

I'll end up seeing it just because it's a zombie movie. A bad zombie movie is better than no zombie movie.

[corgi37]

Actually, i would put this on a par below "Children".

[Zombielover]

The trailer doesn't impress that's for sure.....I hope it's watchable "Children" isn't and "House" is even worse IMO(Dead heat pretty much though) I hope it's a LITTLE better than those films like at least as good as The Dead Hate The Living which is weak but watchable

[Slumlord]

The James Legoy trailer actually makes the movie look half decent. The heavy metal mixed with the blood and even a nasty puking scene make you think "Hey, this looks pretty cool."

[Bad Zombie Night]

you can also check out other clips here at Legoy (http://www.legoy.com/) the DP on the shoot. I still think it'll be a waste.....
OK, there is another trailer there... Just click on feature films at the bottom of the page, and then on the left hand side, and click on the pic on the top (Day of the Dead 2: Contagium)... Quicktime trailers will appear.



On the official Taurus site, there is a teaser trailer that was posted a while back... Link: http://www.taurusec.com/

To access it, first click at the Contagium pic on the top of the main page... After the flash page sides over, click on the trailer link located in the upper right hand corner... Next, click on 'Rubinsky' flash button, and then lastly, click on the Pause button twice to start the thing. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[eardrumbuz]

the trailer on the legoy page makes it look much more promising than the old one (which looked like a home movie), but i still don't get why they don't drop the whole "day" thing and just call teh movie "contagium"?? all it makes me think is that they have very little confidence in their own movie to let it stand on it's own. i would want my movie to be presented as completely original and let the audience make the mental connections between it and other movies it may reference, no matter how subtle the reference may be. that's part of the fun of seeing a movie. like watching a tarantino movie and saying "a-ha" at all the little inside movie bits.

added-

and the taurus page (just got it to load) has some behind the scenes video and photo gallery, as well as a synopsis (with explanation that this story takes place in a parallel universe to romero's films) covering the "possible" origins of "romero's" zombie plague.

the thing i take greatest exception to is them practically (well, literally on the taurus site) billing this as "the next installment in the dead series". that is very misleading! i would hope they sought and received romero's approval on that one!

[Bad Zombie Night]

the trailer on the legoy page makes it look much more promising than the old one (which looked like a home movie), but i still don't get why they don't drop the whole "day" thing and just call teh movie "contagium"?? all it makes me think is that they have very little confidence in their own movie to let it stand on it's own. i would want my movie to be presented as completely original and let the audience make the mental connections between it and other movies it may reference, no matter how subtle the reference may be. that's part of the fun of seeing a movie. like watching a tarantino movie and saying "a-ha" at all the little inside movie bits.As simply stated before, they're cashing in on name recognition... If they just called this one "Contagium," true they could make it into an original film, but they would sell a lot less copies... Even though many fans say, "they wouldn't buy this crap," many others will buy it regardless... Whatever Taurus paid for the film's title rights, they're hoping to make 20 times that back in DVD sales. http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_dollar.gif



the thing i take greatest exception to is them practically (well, literally on the taurus site) billing this as "the next installment in the dead series". that is very misleading! i would hope they sought and received romero's approval on that one!They don't need his approval... He doesn't own the rights to it anymore... Frankly, I'm not sure if he ever did. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[Dagnammit]

"Copyrighted Material"!? They spent their time and money on copyrighting that!? I blocked the toilet with a beer turd this morning, but I didn't copyright it.

[Slumlord]

"Copyrighted Material"!? They spent their time and money on copyrighting that!? I blocked the toilet with a beer turd this morning, but I didn't copyright it.

LOL!!!!! :lol:


I bit the bullet and pre-ordered this. Even if it is a compost heap I still can't stand not having an entire series regardless of how bad it is. If no one else does I'll post a review once received but I don't think I'm the only one that has this pre-ordered... or maybe I am... :scare:

If the movie is that bad... why won't it go away? :drinking:

[Dead-Central]

If the movie is that bad... why won't it go away? :drinking:


Because like a bad penny it will keep popping up until everyone and their brother has either watched it and/or read about it and realizes just how horribly bad the film is then it'll fade into obscurity .....

[Bad Zombie Night]

Well it's Official!
The DVD release date has been set on October 18th 2005, the same day Land is supposed to be released... Are you surprised?

Here's some of the DVD features:

1.85:1 Anamorphic Transfer
Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround.
Audio Commentary (with director/writer Ana Clavell, producer James Glenn Dudelson and DP James M. Legoy)
Making-of Featurette
Here's the MoviesOnline article: Day of the Dead 2 Gets A DVD Date (http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_5246.html) http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[zombiekilling101]

Because like a bad penny it will keep popping up until everyone and their brother has either watched it and/or read about it and realizes just how horribly bad the film is then it'll fade into obscurity .....

more like an STD or something

Cant wait for it to come out.. I can see me using the fast forward button alot. (im looking at you Zombie Lake):roll:

[devourthesun]

at least its comming out soon. Sooner the better, means i can laugh at it, and taunt it, and send it home to its mommy crying!

http://allthingszombie.com/forums/images/smilies/laugh.gif

[head.shots.only]

I just finished watching this movie and I gotta say I was extremely impressed. I was expecting a low budget flick but the budget is definately there. The cinematography is awesome, that of a hollywood flick (except for a few shots where a muzzle flash really would've helped with realism). Tons of blood and gore, and some extremely well done make-up as well. It has pretty much everything you'd want in a zombie flick.

When this comes out I'd definately recommend you all go out and see it, you wont regret it. I pre-ordered a copy off amazon as soon as I finsihed watching it.

[Darth Erroneous]

I just finished watching this movie and I gotta say I was extremely impressed. I was expecting a low budget flick but the budget is definately there. The cinematography is awesome, that of a hollywood flick (except for a few shots where a muzzle flash really would've helped with realism). Tons of blood and gore, and some extremely well done make-up as well. It has pretty much everything you'd want in a zombie flick.

When this comes out I'd definately recommend you all go out and see it, you wont regret it. I pre-ordered a copy off amazon as soon as I finsihed watching it.
Where did you see it?

[head.shots.only]

Thankfully I am in a position where I get access to many films slightly before their release dates. Which sometimes sucks just cause I cant wait to get them on dvd.

[Darth Erroneous]

Thankfully I am in a position where I get access to many films slightly before their release dates. Which sometimes sucks just cause I cant wait to get them on dvd.
OOOOOOOOh...Must be nice! :)

[Slumlord]

I just finished watching this movie and I gotta say I was extremely impressed. I was expecting a low budget flick but the budget is definately there. The cinematography is awesome, that of a hollywood flick (except for a few shots where a muzzle flash really would've helped with realism). Tons of blood and gore, and some extremely well done make-up as well. It has pretty much everything you'd want in a zombie flick.

When this comes out I'd definately recommend you all go out and see it, you wont regret it. I pre-ordered a copy off amazon as soon as I finsihed watching it.

Nice... 'cause I couldn't decide whether to leave my pre-order or cancel it. Now I'm actually looking forward to it.

[XposedGuts]

Ok ive been gone for awhile and dont know whats going on. Is this day of the dead 2 or a remake of the origional. Is 30$ worth it on ebay. n e where else to buy?

[Slumlord]

I pre-ordered mine from Deep Discount DVD (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=ABD013309). $11.99 with free shipping, I wouldn't bother with eBay but that's just my opinion.

[Dead-Central]

I just finished watching this movie and I gotta say I was extremely impressed. I was expecting a low budget flick but the budget is definately there. The cinematography is awesome, that of a hollywood flick (except for a few shots where a muzzle flash really would've helped with realism). Tons of blood and gore, and some extremely well done make-up as well. It has pretty much everything you'd want in a zombie flick.

When this comes out I'd definately recommend you all go out and see it, you wont regret it. I pre-ordered a copy off amazon as soon as I finsihed watching it.

I got a question or two for ya head.shots only ...why was Emma in the hospital and what happens to her .... and who is Donnwynn???

I'm a bit curious....

[head.shots.only]

I got a question or two for ya head.shots only ...why was Emma in the hospital and what happens to her .... and who is Donnwynn???

I'm a bit curious....


Well, Emma is in the hospital because she is suicidal and a "cutter" (she has cuts all over her arms) and as for what happens to her, well, thats up to the audience... when the one guy kills himself for me that just symbolized that everything had gone to hell because that was the guy who had the fear of dying. I kinda liked the 'leave you hanging' ending, you'd have to assume they'd all eventually turn or be killed by the other zombies... movies without happy endings rule.

And Donwynn was the doctor who got infected, the one who lived in the dorm with the guys.

Hope that clears things up :)

[zombiekilling101]

Head shots only- I hope your not freinds with the directors or something and feeding us false information.. although that would be a good idea for sales:lol:

So it was pretty good then?

[Dead-Central]

Either you really paid attention or you've read the script.

......Or as zombiekilling101 states you work for Taurus, which I'll probably wage money on because your description for Emma is the EXACT description that Ana Clavell sent me when I was doing the website for her and Jim Dudelson last year , and I mean word for word.


----- Original Message -----
From: ana clavell <mailto:clavell@*******.com>
To: desolate@desolate-designs.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2004 8:05 PM
Subject: Bios

Emma: Laurie Maria Baranyay
Patient; chemically depressed, suicidal, a "cutter" (self-inflicts wounds in order to release pain).Isaac's girlfriend

Nice try.

[Slumlord]

I wonder if an official website or something similar will go back up now that it's finally being released.

[zombiekilling101]

Either you really paid attention or you've read the script.

......Or as zombiekilling101 states you work for Taurus, which I'll probably wage money on because your description for Emma is the EXACT description that Ana Clavell sent me when I was doing the website for her and Jim Dudelson last year , and I mean word for word.


----- Original Message -----
From: ana clavell <mailto:clavell@*******.com>
To: desolate@desolate-designs.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2004 8:05 PM
Subject: Bios

Emma: Laurie Maria Baranyay
Patient; chemically depressed, suicidal, a "cutter" (self-inflicts wounds in order to release pain).Isaac's girlfriend

Nice try.

ahh nice find dead-central. I would have done the same thing though so its not that bad.

But maybe not at a very popular foruum for the really really hardcore horror types.

[Dead-Central]

Well zombiekilling101, running Dead-central.com and being the former webmaster for Taurus' site there, I do read LOTS of things on the web in regards to Romero and films that may or may not pertain to him, and though I may not be the webmaster for this particular film any longer, I still stay updated by cast members of it, and the FX crew that worked on it , and know a bit more than most in regard to the company's newer projects as well.
I also have read MANY reviews of this film internationally and the best rating the film has gotten to date was a 2 on a scale of 1-10.....and thats across many boards.
I find HSO's opinions a little too "scripted" ya know??

[zombiekilling101]

thats why I thought it was suspicous. Nice of you to remember out of all that info.

[head.shots.only]

hehe... actually I work at a car wash. And as for my description of Emma, well... it really didnt seem that hard to figure out, they say all that stuff in the movie (I think said by dr. heller, pretty much word for word).

But then again, it doesnt really matter if you people believe me... you can all judge for yourselves when this gets released

[jackskellington]

It's gonna be kinda funny if this movie ends up like Dawn 04 and puts everyone's foot in their mouth for bashing on it before they've seen it!! It could possibly get MORE fans on ATZ than Land has!!! In a way, I kinda hope that's exactly what happens!

[ZombiTheMutilated]

This movie was not a let down, as I had no pre-conceived notions that this movie was even going to be worth my time. There were those parts of the movie that I wished didn't exist, especially the "romantic/emotional" scene between the two crazy lovers...I feel if you dont have the acting talent who can pull things like this off, it shouldnt be done. The talking disfigured thing who is supposed to be some kind of zombie spawn was rediculous, and the flying, glowing orbs of light that infect everyone was just plain stupid. If you want something to dislike, watch the whole movie, if you want something to enjoy, watch Evil Dead or The Beyond, if you want to see Day of the Dead 2, and want to enjoy it, go to the last 20 minutes of the film, and watch the gory part, all in all, zombie flicks should be left to the select few who will do them justice, and be left alone by the rest...

P.S. I am a film student/indie film maker, so I do try to keep in mind the countless hours and endless amount of hard work that I know went into this and every other project EVER, so i do acknowledge and respect that. Editing is a very long and sometimes painful process, and even before editing, directing is possibly one of the hardest thing a person can do.

[Slumlord]

... and the flying, glowing orbs of light that infect everyone was just plain stupid.

What the hell? You're kidding... right? That sounds rather silly. Almost like the beginning part of Zombie 4.

[Dead-Central]

I know how long this film took and I know how many hours were involved and it was shot in less than 20 days at 8 hours a day ZombiTheMutilated.... there were no long ass hours put into it and the FX crew used cheap pre made appliances that were leftovers from other films ... so the work was not that impressive.
Kind of shoddy actually, Now maybe Wellsmarkmedia was able to dress things up with the CGI ...or visualFX as Mark likes to put it , but other than that ... I'm not too thrilled about the whole concept or the film ....

[HOO-HAA]

Perhaps this has already been answered... but is there any reference to the original Romero 'Day of the dEad' in this movie?

[Zombie Survivor]

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing to...

[zombiekilling101]

P.S. I am a film student/indie film maker, so I do try to keep in mind the countless hours and endless amount of hard work that I know went into this and every other project EVER, so i do acknowledge and respect that. Editing is a very long and sometimes painful process, and even before editing, directing is possibly one of the hardest thing a person can do.

when it comes down to it, editing and long hours cant make a movie.

Head shots- I want to work at that car wash that you get access to movies earlly:x

[head.shots.only]

Perhaps this has already been answered... but is there any reference to the original Romero 'Day of the dEad' in this movie?

Nope, none at all... I'm not sure why they didnt just call it Contagium


Head shots- I want to work at that car wash that you get access to movies earlly:x

hehe... I never said it had anything to do with my job :)




And I cant believe I forgot to complain about the orbs... somehow that slipped my mind, those scenes where very weak indeed. Whatever you do, dont open this salt/pepper shaker. :roll:

[Dead-Central]

My wife and I just watched a downloaded version of it ...BLAH...... wasn't what I would call a "non-disappointing movie"... Day of the Dead should be pulled from the title... not enough gore...and the floating balls were like something out of Kiss meets the Phantom of the Park, lame and lacking in quality all the way.
The concept could have worked had there been a bit more elaboration and definition on the contagium itself ...some infected talk...some don't, some run...some don't...too many variables not enough distinguished explainations of whats occuring through out the film....very jumbled and confused.
My take on it ...cinematography gone awry... on a scale of 1-10.... a possible 2 ...a definite 1 1/2 ...and thats giving the film the benefit of a doubt.

[The Blind Dead]

There...now maybe the messageboard intrigue can end and the final decision can be left up to the horror fans.

[akira12]

so one help i wanna c the trailer but this link but all the links to the site are just bringin up a web domain purches site and its gettin on my nerves now :x

[Bad Zombie Night]

so one help i wanna c the trailer but this link but all the links to the site are just bringin up a web domain purches site and its gettin on my nerves now :xI swear, this is the last time I'm posting links to the trailers with instructions... Next time you guys are on your own. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif




Here's the old trailer just as I promised.

Click here: Day of the Dead: Contagium (http://members.aol.com/BADZOMBIENIGHT/DayoftheDeadcont.mov)

Wait for it to load or right click, and do a "save target as" onto your desktop. (Quicktime format)



Legoy (http://www.legoy.com/)
OK, there is another trailer there... Just click on feature films at the bottom of the page, and then on the left hand side, and click on the pic on the top (Day of the Dead 2: Contagium)... Quicktime trailers will appear.



On the official Taurus site, there is a teaser trailer that was posted a while back... Link: http://www.taurusec.com/

To access it, first click at the Contagium pic on the top of the main page... After the flash page sides over, click on the trailer link located in the upper right hand corner... Next, click on 'Rubinsky' flash button, and then lastly, click on the Pause button twice to start the thing.

[eardrumbuz]

My wife and I just watched a downloaded version of it ...BLAH...... wasn't what I would call a "non-disappointing movie"... Day of the Dead should be pulled from the title... not enough gore...and the floating balls were like something out of Kiss meets the Phantom of the Park, lame and lacking in quality all the way.
The concept could have worked had there been a bit more elaboration and definition on the contagium itself ...some infected talk...some don't, some run...some don't...too many variables not enough distinguished explainations of whats occuring through out the film....very jumbled and confused.
My take on it ...cinematography gone awry... on a scale of 1-10.... a possible 2 ...a definite 1 1/2 ...and thats giving the film the benefit of a doubt.

well, everyone's entitled to their opinion, and not everyone is gonna like the same thing, but this write-up definitely makes me think i won't be running out to buy it unseen.

i do like the look of the trailer, but how many times have we seen interesting looking trailers for a mess of a movie! thanks for the heads up.