Day of the Dead:Contagium

[akira12]

cheers bad zombie night u have saved me from meny hours of hair pulling :)

[Bad Zombie Night]

Glad I could help once again! :) http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[warior 13]

Well that trailer doesn't look too great, I'm still gonna buy it anyways though.

[Slumlord]

Well that trailer doesn't look too great, I'm still gonna buy it anyways though.

Heh, the Legoy trailer is the reason I went ahead and pre-ordered it. $12... eh, why not.

[tarman]

i'm too lazy and drunk to look this up..when does this peice of crap come out? i still have to buy it you know...damnn you!!

[jackskellington]

i'm too lazy and drunk to look this up..when does this peice of crap come out? i still have to buy it you know...damnn you!!

Someone said earlier that it hits DVD stores on October 18th. Same day as Land and the City of the Dead video game. I'll certainly be renting it on that day as I'm sure alot of ATZ members will!!

[The Blind Dead]

Here's the official Contagium DVD artwork posted over at Dread Central. I'm sure it's already been out there but it's a bit bigger for viewing...
http://www.horrorchannel.com/dread/images/dvdgraphics/dayofdead2big.jpg

[Zombie Survivor]

It's better than the previous cover though...

[jackskellington]

I'm actually excited to watch this next month!!

[Slumlord]

Way better than the cover of that guy yelling.

[The Blind Dead]

I'm preparing to watch this tonight.

[Slumlord]

I'm preparing to watch this tonight.

Don't forget to post a review. I'll have to wait till October but at least I'll know what I'm in for. :scare:

[The Blind Dead]

Don't forget to post a review. I'll have to wait till October but at least I'll know what I'm in for. :scare:
Will do brotherman. From what I'm being told it's not as half as stupid as people are thinking but I'll be sure to post up a review.

[Slumlord]

Will do brotherman. From what I'm being told it's not as half as stupid as people are thinking but I'll be sure to post up a review.

Classic, thanks. :drinking:

[zombiekilling101]

Will do brotherman. From what I'm being told it's not as half as stupid as people are thinking but I'll be sure to post up a review.

I say you watch it and post at the same time..

[jackskellington]

I say you watch it and post at the same time..

I'm with you on that ZK!!! Come on BD, give us some halftime updates or something!! I can't believe how much I'm anticipating this movie!! :loon:

[zombiekilling101]

I'm with you on that ZK!!! Come on BD, give us some halftime updates or something!! I can't believe how much I'm anticipating this movie!! :loon:

haha me too. I think its becasue we want it to suck horribly.

[Pain]

We want it to be good, don't we? I certainly do. I am expecting it to be terrible but hope springs eternal.

[jackskellington]

I actually want it to be good as well. I've been so let down lately with alot of movies that I'm putting alot of my remaining hope into this one.

[jackskellington]

Blind Dead!!! I see you're logged back in!!! Review? :pray:

[jackskellington]

..........He's typing it right now........I can feel it..........

[zombiekilling101]

We want it to be good, don't we? I certainly do. I am expecting it to be terrible but hope springs eternal.

yeah I guess...:roll:

im still alittle sour on the hole name thing

hopefully it'll be ok

[The Blind Dead]

:cry: Sorry guys! I'm going to have to postpone watching anything till tomorrow so I'll probably hook up a review tomorrow night. Once again sorry to get you excited.

[Patrick]

Yeah, don't hold out on us!

[jackskellington]

:cry: Sorry guys! I'm going to have to postpone watching anything till tomorrow so I'll probably hook up a review tomorrow night. Once again sorry to get you excited.

Boo!!! Hiss!!!! Do you have an estimated time that you'll be reviewing it tomorrow? Hint----I get home at about 6:15 in the evening! :lol:

[The Blind Dead]

Boo!!! Hiss!!!! Do you have an estimated time that you'll be reviewing it tomorrow? Hint----I get home at about 6:15 in the evening! :lol:
Chances are it'll be posted around then. No promises though lol

[Slumlord]

:cry: Sorry guys! I'm going to have to postpone watching anything till tomorrow so I'll probably hook up a review tomorrow night. Once again sorry to get you excited.

Color me jealous anyway. I have to wait another month and a-half. I trust the reviews of fellow ATZers over most other reviews.

[Patrick]

What a great job you have, though. You get the jump on everything.

[Dagnammit]

I've been reading a few reviews around the internet and, as expected, it's wank.

[CenobyteX]

I have actually watched this movie,and altho its not a romero movie it has its ups and downs,if u want a zombie movie,thats what youll get,no more.no less.altho the acting isnt the best,ive actually enjoyed worse movies than this.the plot is pretty decent if your one of those people who can get over a few slightly cheesy effects and sub par acting..but like i said..its a zombie movie.and i enjoyed it as i do most of them.

just my opinion,
not trying to step on toes

[The Blind Dead]

Here's a review I did of it.
http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5879

[Bad Zombie Night]

Here's a new interview at horror-movies.ca with the Day of the Dead 2 film makers Ana Clavell and James Dudelson... They were asked about the film's connection with Romero's trilogy, some criticisms concerning the film, and the upcoming film Creepshow 3. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif


Link: Day of the Dead 2 Exclusive Interview
(http://www.horror-movies.ca/horror_4525.html)

[Slumlord]

It's nice to see they are clearly aware of the negativity surrounding the movie and talked about it.

[BLADES]

I know I'm gonna have to see this film when it finally comes out! Even if its not good I feel its my duty to watch all the zombie films I can... good or bad!

[Dr. Freudstein]

For some reason I kept thinking of Girl Interrupted, an episode of Oz and the hospital scenes from The Beyond :) To be honest, if the film-makers hadn't tried to hitch a ride on the GAR bandwagon it would be a fairly decent b-movie.

[The Blind Dead]

To be honest, if the film-makers hadn't tried to hitch a ride on the GAR bandwagon it would be a fairly decent b-movie.
You hit it right on the head. I completely agree.

[Dagnammit]

Here's a new interview at horror-movies.ca with the Day of the Dead 2 film makers Ana Clavell and James Dudelson... They were asked about the film's connection with Romero's trilogy, some criticisms concerning the film, and the upcoming film Creepshow 3. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif


Link: Day of the Dead 2 Exclusive Interview
(http://www.horror-movies.ca/horror_4525.html)

Fuking hell! I can't believe this inteview!!

"The main theme behind Contagium is "the meek shall inherit the earth". In this case, the "meek" are represented by some of the most controversial elements in our society, the mentally unstable. I say controversial because the line defining normal behavior is, at least to me, blurred constantly... blah... blah..."

Did I see the same movie!? He talking so damned pretentiously about what, in my opinion, is the worst film I have seen in years. Either he's bullshitting, or he actually believes that his film actually carries some subtle, thoughtful intellectual undercurrent. What a crock! :lol:

[Bad Zombie Night]

LOL! Don't look at me, I just post these articles. :lol:

Either he's bullshitting, or he actually believes that his film actually carries some subtle, thoughtful intellectual undercurrent. What a crock! :lol:

I think a lot of these movies that are considered borderline OK, or have some redeeming qualities, the filmmakers actual believe their films carry high merit... On the other hand, if a film is total crap, then they are just defending it with the finest bullshit that they can conjure up. :)

[The Blind Dead]

On the other hand, if a film is total crap, then they are just defending it with the finest bullshit that they can conjure up. :)
After Romero was able to successfully slap socio-political commentary into his films, it appears to me that everybody is trying it in hopes of negating negative feedback.

"Didn't like the movie? Well, that's because it went over your head. It was too deep for you and perhaps you hate [INSERT MINORITY OR POLITICAL VIEW HERE]."

I typically see more "arthouse" filmmakers and filmmakers straight out of school use this tactic in order to place their work on a higher pedestal. See...horror is embarrassing. It's not considered "serious work" by most in the film industry so for a new director to helm a horror film...well...THERE BETTER BE SUBTEXT! If you're going to do a horror film...claim there's "a political undertone that resonates deeply" and "this film allows us to journey within ourselves" or just be blunt like the gonk that directed the Amityville remake and compare your film to the Abu Ghraib Prison Scandal and Bush. :roll:

I thought it was just okay for a b-horror film aside from the whole "Romero Piggybacking" thing.

[Dead-Central]

I think a lot of these movies that are considered borderline OK, or have some redeeming qualities, the filmmakers actual believe their films carry high merit... On the other hand, if a film is total crap, then they are just defending it with the finest bullshit that they can conjure up. :)


:drinking: heres to some of the finest BULLSHIT i've ever read !!

BTW they " cut out the middle man" on creepshow...

they didn't cut out the middle man on this flop, he (ahem) quit... because of exactly what Clavell said " didn't get what they wanted from us" ...PAID...
If it weren't for this "middle man" no one would have paid a bit of attention to this film and it would have faded into obscurity after the first article was sent to Bloody-disgusting back in may of 2004.

[The Blind Dead]

:drinking: heres to some of the finest BULLSHIT i've ever read !!
:-| You wouldn't happen to be one of those individuals they mentioned in their interview would you?

As for this interview...I can recall reading an interview with Clavell in Fango awhile back and she appeared (to me anyhow) to be far more confident of their work. This interview seemed subdued and defensive. I really don't think extra gore is going to help this movie in major ways but hell...it'll make me happy.

[Crombie]

:roll: Well, I was able to see this "unextended" version they are going on about. I really cannot see how any extra footage could redefine this movie that much. Sure some more zombie scenes might make it seem more like a "true" zombie movie, but as it is right now it is more like an "alien-virus" creating several "zombie-like" creatures that plods on for about 20 minutes too long. I have to admit I am firmly in the camp of "hate it due to piggybacking on GAR", and maybe that taints my opinion. Now that I have seen it unfortunately there is no way to know how I would feel about it were it to be released under a different name as it's own film.

[Slumlord]

And on a completely different note, I got Deep Discount to give me the sale price on the movie. Classic, that shaved off about $2.50. :clap:

[Dead-Central]

Yep I certainly am, TBD, former webmaster for the site.
My dislike for this film has NOTHING to do with any of their rational though or the idea that was stated in the interview.
I simpy disliked the film because I felt the story, acting, specialFX and dialogue was just plain poorly done.
The "piggy Backing" of Georges film is also rather distasteful to me as well as the use of the "Day of the Dead" title,after viewing the film I felt that the surname would have been more appropriately used as a title, rather than capitolizing on GAR's rep and his fanbase.

[The Blind Dead]

And on a completely different note, I got Deep Discount to give me the sale price on the movie. Classic, that shaved off about $2.50. :clap:
Nice little dealy there brother man! Good for you. I should probably do that to them more often. They're always having sales during my pre-orders then charging me the original prices.

[zombie2005]

I seen the movie, And Here Is My Review

2 Stars

Nothing Like Romero Style, but is worth watching. Zombies seem faster. There was little makeup on the zombies. Not The best, but would recommend watching it.

The DVD will be released on October 15th.

If You Want To See A Very Bad ZOmbie Film Watch Undead, just terrible.

[Barbra's brother]

I didn't think that Contagium was all that bad. Coulda used better FX on the makeup end, but all in all not that bad at all. The main thing wrong with it was the piggybacking off Romero's trilogy. I've seen waaay worse. Worth a lookie.

[The Blind Dead]

I seen the movie, And Here Is My Review

2 Stars

Nothing Like Romero Style, but is worth watching. Zombies seem faster. There was little makeup on the zombies. Not The best, but would recommend watching it.

If You Want To See A Very Bad ZOmbie Film Watch Undead, just terrible.
:roll: Undead was a far superior film to the Day sequel.

[CenobyteX]

:roll: Undead was a far superior film to the Day sequel.

i agree with that statement

[Kemper]

Who won their tagline contest

[akira12]

i caved in and watched this last night, it wasnt the worst film ive seen but i think they just tried to make it live up to somthing it cant be with that name. mybe if it had a diffrent title so we didnt no they were followin on GAR's work then i dont think it would get blasted as much. its just a case of wrong name at the wrong time what with land hittin the box office.

[zombie2005]

Undead ranks among the worst in zombie films with bio-zombie.

Just Terrible, :poo:

[The Blind Dead]

Undead ranks among the worst in zombie films with bio-zombie.

Just Terrible, :poo:
This isn't a thread about Undead so let's stick to the topic which is Day of the Dead 2. :roll:

[hardcoreone2]

Don't know if this has been posted yet, but the UK cover looks pretty cool.

http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=7772&n=1&burl=

[The Blind Dead]

Nice! It has a groovy Photoshop feel. Throw a in a Benz and some bling and that could be the next Master P film!

[Bad Zombie Night]

Don't know if this has been posted yet, but the UK cover looks pretty cool.

http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=7772&n=1&burl=
Hey, that's better than the film poster that was posted on the thread a while back. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[The Blind Dead]

Hey, that's better than the film poster that was posted on the thread a while back. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif
I...I-I-I p-p-posted that p-p-poster...

*sniffles*

*runs crying*

*prepares to post a BZN is a Nazi thread*

[Bad Zombie Night]

I...I-I-I p-p-posted that p-p-poster...

*sniffles*

*runs crying*

*prepares to post a BZN is a Nazi thread*
From what I can recall, didn't everybody hate it? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Confused.gif

If I'm wrong, please shoot me. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Shooting/shootem.gif http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[The Blind Dead]

Here's the official Contagium DVD artwork posted over at Dread Central. I'm sure it's already been out there but it's a bit bigger for viewing...
http://www.horrorchannel.com/dread/images/dvdgraphics/dayofdead2big.jpg
This was the one I posted. :)

[zombiekilling101]

From what I can recall, didn't everybody hate it? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Confused.gif

If I'm wrong, please shoot me. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Shooting/shootem.gif http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

BANG............

[Slumlord]

From what I can recall, didn't everybody hate it? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Confused.gif

If I'm wrong, please shoot me. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Shooting/shootem.gif http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif


Maybe it's this thing that was the supposed artwork. This is terrible, I'm glad they didn't use it.

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

[zombiekilling101]

yes.. that one.. ugh

[Crombie]

Okay, that new DVD cover completely does not represent this movie in anyway unless it is a different one from the one I saw. Skyscrapers in the background? Looks like this company is trying to maximize it's profits further through their misrepresentation of this movie. I know had I never joined here I likely would have seen this movie for sale, and probably bought it on a whim just by the name itself.

[The Blind Dead]

Looks like this company is trying to maximize it's profits further through their misrepresentation of this movie.
I don't know a company that hasn't done that to some degree.

[Zombie Survivor]

The UK poster is the best in comparision to the last ones. I wish that they stated that this movie has nothing to do with Romero's Dead Saga :doh:

[The Blind Dead]

I wish that they stated that this movie has nothing to do with Romero's Dead Saga :doh:
That would defeat the purpose in using the name and concept.

[Bad Zombie Night]

This was the one I posted. :)

Actually, Slumlord's pic was the one I was referring to... I didn't see yours BD. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif


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

[The Blind Dead]

Actually, Slumlord's pic was the one I was referring to... I didn't see yours BD.
*wipes tears*

THEY LOVE ME!! THEY REALLY REALLY LOVE ME!!

[Slumlord]

I like the UK cover. Wonder why they left off the '2' reference though.

[Bad Zombie Night]

I like the UK cover. Wonder why they left off the '2' reference though.
Is this the one you're talking about SL?

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

I guess a little misprint seems minor in comparison to everything else that has gone wrong with this film. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[The Blind Dead]

They left the 2 off on purpose. Sorta like none of the Crow or Hellraiser sequels have numbers attached.

[Bad Zombie Night]

They left the 2 off on purpose. Sorta like none of the Crow or Hellraiser sequels have numbers attached.
Oh... I thought they did it to save money. http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_dollar.gif http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[The Blind Dead]

Oh... I thought they did it to save money. http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_dollar.gif http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif
I believe they actually did it to MAKE more money. Fans of the original Day are more likely to grab that than a DVD that says DAY OF THE DEAD 2 on the front. Just my opinion though.

[!Vision!]

I just watched this and have to say it would be received better if they hadn't of had the boneheaded idea of calling it Day of the Dead 2. It just sets expectations too high and it had absolutely no connection to DOTD whatsoever. And god I hate talking thinking emotional zombies!

[doctorFreakazoid]

You just turned me off from it. The minute anyone mentions talking and thinking zombies I can't bring myself to give it any further consideration.

[Slumlord]

Is the soundtrack to this movie any good? I love the soundtrack to Day of the Dead as it embraces the 80's with every cheese-tastic note that's played. How's the music with this movie?

[blacknirvana]

hmm I going to watch it anyway.. but I don't think i'll be able to rent it anywhere in Denmark, to bad.. have to buy it

[secondstoreykid]

I just finished watching it...

I'm the type of person that sits through an entire movie, even if it's complete garbage. I've only ever shut off a movie partway through once, and that was Batman and Robin. This movie almost became the second.

I think my favorite part was probably the "zombie" whose makeup consisted of a lump of hamburger meat taped to his head...

[Dizasterpiece114]

I've been findind DVDS of this movie on some websites...anyone know if they're the REAL movie?

[doctorFreakazoid]

If the trailer doesn't get me, then I have to rely on other's opinions who have seen it. I'm not really feeling it.

[Kemper]

are the first 10 minutes the same?

[Slumlord]

If the trailer doesn't get me, then I have to rely on other's opinions who have seen it. I'm not really feeling it.

Well, the James Legoy trailer actually makes it look decent.

[corgi37]

2ndstoreykid - "Hamburger taped to his head"

Classic line mate.

[Darth Erroneous]

I'll be able to get my hands on a copy of this tomorrow. I can't wait; I'm so excited! Hopefully it's better than Undead.

[Slumlord]

I'll be able to get my hands on a copy of this tomorrow. I can't wait; I'm so excited! Hopefully it's better than Undead.

I have my copy on order but I think you might be in for a letdown if you hype yourself up too much. I haven't seen it yet I'm not too excited about it either. I thought Undead was going to be fantastic but it was just okay.

[zombiekilling101]

mine shipped out but it still isnt here.

[Slumlord]

Got my copy today and... it isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be. Sure, it isn't great but not as bad as I expected it. It leaves you hangin' though.

[doctorFreakazoid]

on a scale of one to ten, what would you give it then, and why? (curious)

[The Blind Dead]

Got my copy today and... it isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be. Sure, it isn't great but not as bad as I expected it. It leaves you hangin' though.
I agree. They also definitely left it up in the air for Day 3. Plus, they're actually talking about remaking the original Day over at Taurus. Let's hope it's better than Day 2 lol

[The Blind Dead]

on a scale of one to ten, what would you give it then, and why? (curious)
4. Definitely a 4. Not horrible but not something I'd recommend people purchase unless you have a high threshold for low budget doo doo fests. I thought it was an OKAY flick.

[Slumlord]

on a scale of one to ten, what would you give it then, and why? (curious)

Probably a 6. Story, acting, zombies, and gore were decent enough but the crappy CG, inconsistant zombie behavior, and those silly plastic guns they try to pass off as the real deal hurt it a bit. Whatever you do, don't look into the movie trying to compare any of it to Day of the Dead... you won't find anything similar.

Plus, they're actually talking about remaking the original Day over at Taurus.

And here I thought remakes were all about big budgets, guess they'll prove me wrong. :)

[secondstoreykid]

Meh, I really have to give it around a 2...

I found the acting ridiculous, and as I mentioned above, the zombie with the hamburger meat taped to his head just went all out and ruined it for me...

[Bad Zombie Night]

Meh, I really have to give it around a 2...

I found the acting ridiculous, and as I mentioned above, the zombie with the hamburger meat taped to his head just went all out and ruined it for me...
I dunno? It sounds to me like that guy with the ground beef stuck to his head had character. :)

[Darth Erroneous]

I didn't feel like buying it, the $20 price tag at Suncoast killed it for me. I stopped by Hollywood Video and found their only copy. I guess I'll see if it will stay a rental or find it's way into my collection tonight.

[Slumlord]

I didn't feel like buying it, the $20 price tag at Suncoast killed it for me. I stopped by Hollywood Video and found their only copy. I guess I'll see if it will stay a rental or find it's way into my collection tonight.

I got my copy from Deep Discount for $9. No, it isn't worth dropping $20 for it.

[Kemper]

me too...Halloween makes me so naughty.

[Darth Erroneous]

I got my copy from Deep Discount for $9. No, it isn't worth dropping $20 for it.
$9!!! I saw it with my own eyes! Hopefully it's good because even if it's so-so, I can part with $9 to increase my zombie collection.

[SanElizando]

For those of us in the UK, this is the cheapest I've seen this at:

Play.com (http://www.play.com/play247.asp?page=title&r=R2&title=741931&p=44&g=59&pa=gencs)

For £5.99, it's worth picking up...

[Dead Remains]

ok, so i just picked up my copy....the movie of course had a really bad plot and bad acting as i expected but I liked the gore and the looks of the zombies. However if you ask me, the alien fairy dust that went into everyone's mind was pretty lame. I wouldnt say that it was a bad purchase, but next time I watch it I will probably just skip to the cool looking scenes.

[9th Lv. Paladin]

Okay, I am thinking of buying this one at 15$. Do you all think that is a fair price? Please bare in mind that I purchased Zombi3 for 16 bucks and Only regret it now because I can get it along with zombi4&5 for 9$.
I hear the zombie are good, and the gore is good, does that make it worth a rent or a Buy?

[The Blind Dead]

Deep Discount has it for $9.
http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=ABD013309

For $9, is worth the purchase. Absolutely NOT for $15 though.

[Slumlord]

Okay, I am thinking of buying this one at 15$. Do you all think that is a fair price? Please bare in mind that I purchased Zombi3 for 16 bucks and Only regret it now because I can get it along with zombi4&5 for 9$.
I hear the zombie are good, and the gore is good, does that make it worth a rent or a Buy?

I enjoyed it more than most. Like Blind Dead pointed out, for $9 you can't go wrong... $15, look for a rental. I'm glad to have it in my miniscule collection though. But you know what, if the title was just Contagium... I wouldn't have even looked twice at it unless it got outstanding reviews. So the name Day of the Dead 2 does reel you in a bit.

[Helu]

If it was just Contagium I wouldn't hate it as much, I would just chock it up as another crappy zombie film, but it's playing on the namesake of my favorite zombie film and that bothers me, specially since it has nothing to do with Day.

[!Vision!]

If it was just Contagium I wouldn't hate it as much, I would just chock it up as another crappy zombie film, but it's playing on the namesake of my favorite zombie film and that bothers me, specially since it has nothing to do with Day.

Exactly. Having Day of the Dead in the title didn't gain them any more viewers. I, like most zombie fans, would have wound up watching it anyway.

[Pain]

I'm just gonna buy this movie in a couple of weeks just so I can comment on it. $10 or so seems fair enough even to use the disc as a beer mat!! :lol:

[hardcoreone2]

I'm just gonna buy this movie in a couple of weeks just so I can comment on it. $10 or so seems fair enough even to use the disc as a beer mat!! :lol:

LOL, Odds are that's what you'll end up using it for, cause after one viewing, you're not gonna watch it again. :evil:

[Pain]

LOL, Odds are that's what you'll end up using it for, cause after one viewing, you're not gonna watch it again. :evil:

Ah the woes of being a movie collector :lol:

[Zombie Survivor]

What happened to the cool design for the cover?

[Slumlord]

What happened to the cool design for the cover?

Which one?

[zombiekilling101]

I finally got my copy from DDD.. Although it had nothing to do with DAy of the Dead.. it wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. I liked the patient and doctor characters. The stupid gunshot fx were lame as hell. I give it a 5 out of10.

[hatefuldisplay]

I watched it yesterday. I thought there were some decent headshots in the beginning. One did look like shit blowing out the back of a guy's skull more than blood and gore though. And since when do soldiers hit every aimed shot to the head? Man, must be special ops guys.

Otherwise, I thought the female lead would look better. I'd still do her. Don't get me wrong.

But, the film was a stinker for the most part regardless.

Oh, there were a couple moments, but the plot was shit, the acting was bad, the zombies looked pathetic, the plot contradicted the film, the film contradicted the plot, and it had some really stupid shit in it. I didn't think it would be good, but I hoped for more than what I received.

Let's face it, these guys dumped a good amount of cash into this project and failed miserably. Like House of the Dead and Children of the Living Dead should have taught us already, it takes more than money to make a good zombie flick.

[zombie2005]

Story sucked for sure.

The patients turn to zombies but acted like normal humans who could talk. LAME

Gore was good no complaint there

What the hell was up with that star that was flying in there faces. Another LAME

The child growing in the stomach bigger and bigger every second. LAME LAME

I watched the special feature and they said it could be a sequel to any of the previous 3 romero films. WHAT ARE THEY SMOKING.

This deserves 1 star maybe, there should be negative stars.

This deserves my bad food icon :puke:

[Darth Erroneous]

My biggest complaint is the collective feeling/thinking that they had. What the hell was that about? :think: I'm glad a rented it because if I bought it, I couldn't in good conscience place it next to Day of the Dead

[Slumlord]

My favorite part with the close up of the army guy shooting the toy gun which you could tell was a toy because the gun barrel was closed off by plastic and there were no muzzle flares. What the hell, that was f'ing terrible.

Why were the rifles wrapped in gause?

They should have cut the part out where the security officer was 'shooting' his toy gun and the ammo clip fell out. The guy just looks down at it like "Huh? Is that supposed to happen?"

The chain holding the zombies behind a gate looked like something off of a swing set.

They made such a huge deal out of that lock key but a zombie just smashed the lock anyway.

Dude in the wheelchair visits a mental hospital with a highly contagious virus that he knows has been unleashed... uh, hello?

Okay now:

Zombies looked cool I thought.

The peeling skin, although cheesy, made me think 'ouch'

Eating puke scene... nasty.

The guy slapping slimey chunky meat against the window was a cool gesture.

The copious amounts of blood smeared all over the walls was a nice effect.

I liked watching the doctor fight his 'transformation'

But I still found it slightly better than average for some reason.

[Darth Erroneous]

My favorite part with the close up of the army guy shooting the toy gun which you could tell was a toy because the gun barrel was closed off by plastic and there were no muzzle flares. What the hell, that was f'ing terrible.

I agree. :lol: I believe that they were also using replica Beretta M92's...which weren't introduced until 8 years later in 1976.

Why were the rifles wrapped in gause?

I know that many field snipers will wrap their rifle in camo in order to conceal it...but these men didn't appear to be field snipers hiding in the brush. :lol: I love how most of them laid down to get shots only to be easily mauled by the escaping zombies.

[Kemper]

Wow, i thought the part where the zombies...no. The effects were really...nooo. If they would just...noooooo.

I kind of felt this way during the movie. Just when i thought i would like something alot...the walls came tumbling down. I have to say if they spent 9 million on this they should be put in jail for some kind of offense. The lighting and shots were really really weak for the most part...very Bland.

I actually enjoyed this movie a little bit and i do think it is suffering some from the name it stole. It had enough gore in it to let me overlook the many bad things that abound in the movie. For 9 million you would think they could get 1 decent actor...that was pretty shocking.

I'm not upset at the 9 bucks i spent on it.

[9th Lv. Paladin]

I'll admit, while I would never shell out 9$ unless it was the last DVD on earth, (or at least best buy) it was worth a rental. For a long part of the movie, it seemed like an odd drama. Oh How I wish it would have stayed that way. (I like Zombie movies with plot, and the ones without, but a movie with plot that disappears half way though, just doesn’t work for me.) In the later half, nothing makes a whole lot of sense and the characters did a lot of unrealistic things. Indeed, gore was the only thing sticky enough to hold this movie together.
In the end, all of my hate for this movie stems from the fact that its called Day of the dead 2. I can see why the Dawn remake was called Dawn of the dead, because that way it would get a kick ass budget, but this?... No.

[Slumlord]

For 9 million you would think they could get 1 decent actor...

Or a real helicopter, or guns with muzzle flares...

[Kemper]

pretty shocking some of the stuff...I'd love to see a commentary where the director says..."yep, this sucked"

Still i have to admit liking this movie some.

[RottingSlowly]

Horrible all the way around.Acting,effects,makeup,just a heaping pile of :poo: .I know many of you will condem me for basjing this movie but i really don't care.I like low budget movies but it seems to me that no one can write a decent story anymore.Romero made 3 classic zombie movies with not much of a budget.But he pulled it off.Too bad there are no more Romeros out there.I'm all for new zombie moives,but if they're all gonna be this damn bad i'd rather have none at all.

[Ravenheart]

This makes Hell of the Living Dead look like an A-list movie :x

[The Blind Dead]

Too bad there are no more Romeros out there
After seeing Land of the Dead, one might be lead to believe that's a compliment.

[jackskellington]

After seeing Land of the Dead, one might be lead to believe that's a compliment.

LOL!!! Thanks BD! You just made my day! :lol:

[goesaround]

All right I cant stand it any more what does "LoL" mean?

[The Blind Dead]

All right I cant stand it any more what does "LoL" mean?
Laugh Out Loud. It makes more sense than typing out HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!!!!

[RottingSlowly]

After seeing Land of the Dead, one might be lead to believe that's a compliment.


Hmmm looks like we have a Romero hater on the board.Remember who started this sub genre.There are no low budget zombie flicks i've seen this year that even come close to Land.I'm so sick of you people that slam GAR and yet praise all the crap that's on the shelves of every Hollywood video store.To each his own i guess.But i much perfer quality over quanity.

[The Blind Dead]

Hmmm looks like we have a Romero hater on the board.

Hmmm looks like you'd be wrong.


Remember who started this sub genre.

Be so kind as to remind me who that was because it certainly wasn't George A. Romero.


There are no low budget zombie flicks i've seen this year that even come close to Land.

True...though not all low budget films can be expected to compete with a film that had a multi-million dollar budget, can they?


I'm so sick of you people that slam GAR and yet praise all the crap that's on the shelves of every Hollywood video store.To each his own i guess.But i much perfer quality over quanity.

You're sick of people that slam GAR? Why because they don't have valid points? Do they not have valid points because it's George A. Romero or because you don't believe the "crap" on Hollwood shelves deserve notice?

I thought Land was an OKAY film. Far below Night, Dawn and Day but still a decent film. Ham-handed in its politic and melodramatic it may have been but still a decent film.

Don't co-sign for George A. Romero by dismissing others opionions.

[goesaround]

Not to change the subject of 'who is a Romero hater and who is not', but I cant help but think that the 'Barbara' from 'Night of the Living Dead' 90 would have found her way to Pittsburh and with her new fighting skills would wind up in Rileys 'Dead Reckoning along side 'Pretty Boy' on the gatling gun, or at least as one of the raiders.

[The Blind Dead]

Not to change the subject of 'who is a Romero hater and who is not', but I cant help but think that the 'Barbara' from 'Night of the Living Dead' 90 would have found her way to Pittsburh and with her new fighting skills would wind up in Rileys 'Dead Reckoning along side 'Pretty Boy' on the gatling gun, or at least as one of the raiders.
Not sure what this has to do with Contagium lol

[Pain]

Not sure what this has to do with Contagium lol

Me either.

Let's get back to the subject of Contagium.

[zombieteagarden]

I'll admit, while I would never shell out 9$ unless it was the last DVD on earth, (or at least best buy) it was worth a rental. For a long part of the movie, it seemed like an odd drama. Oh How I wish it would have stayed that way. (I like Zombie movies with plot, and the ones without, but a movie with plot that disappears half way though, just doesn’t work for me.) In the later half, nothing makes a whole lot of sense and the characters did a lot of unrealistic things. Indeed, gore was the only thing sticky enough to hold this movie together.
In the end, all of my hate for this movie stems from the fact that its called Day of the dead 2. I can see why the Dawn remake was called Dawn of the dead, because that way it would get a kick ass budget, but this?... No.

I'm suddenly very glad I didn't buy this movie

[B00Ne]

It's all become clear...we need to band together and firebomb Taurus Films so this can never, NEVER happen again. :?

[Kemper]

come on guys it wasn't that bad...I think if it were called Death Glow :lol: It would have been appreciated more. It had some good violence.

[The Blind Dead]

I agree! It wasn't that bad at all.

[Slumlord]

come on guys it wasn't that bad...I think if it were called Death Glow :lol: It would have been appreciated more. It had some good violence.

No, it wasn't bad at all. But if it was called something other than Day of the Dead 2 I wouldn't have bought it.

[The Blind Dead]

No, it wasn't bad at all. But if it was called something other than Day of the Dead 2 I wouldn't have bought it.
lol Then I guess Dudelson and Clavell aren't as stupid as people are accusing them of being then are they? lol

[Slumlord]

lol Then I guess Dudelson and Clavell aren't as stupid as people are accusing them of being then are they? lol

Exactly, everyone hates 'em for that but it still got people to buy or rent the video hook, line, and sinker.

[The Blind Dead]

Exactly, everyone hates 'em for that but it still got people to buy or rent the video hook, line, and sinker.
*pulls out crystal ball*

Looking into my crystal ball I can already see people on this forum whining about the upcoming Dudelson remake of Day and how he was just using the name to make money.

:)

[Slumlord]

*pulls out crystal ball*

Looking into my crystal ball I can already see people on this forum whining about the upcoming Dudelson remake of Day and how he was just using the name to make money.

:)

lol or it'll get renamed Day of the Dead 1 1/2

[B00Ne]

*pulls out crystal ball*

Looking into my crystal ball I can already see people on this forum whining about the upcoming Dudelson remake of Day and how he was just using the name to make money.

:)

This does not bode well, from moviesonline.com:

There was an offer, but it WASN'T Universal, another company to remain un-named, offered Jim and Ana international release IF they would rewrite it and re-shoot and they(the studio) would provide "stars" for the film... and of course retain the rights.... Jim and Ana said no thank you... Straight from Jim Dudelsons mouth, as I speak on the phone with him at this moment.

[secondstoreykid]

Jesus TBD, how can you go on the Day of the Dead Remake thread and say:

"So do we all think Taurus will be able to pull off the planned remake of the original after the b-movie travesty that was the sequel?"

and

"What I want is reparations from the film industry for stripmining out genre while the other genres remain relatively untouched by the remake/reimagining money grab. It's sickening me. Taurus had my support in the beginning...I can't bring myself to continue supporting blatant money grabs from within horror any longer. I'm making voodoo dolls right now for Taurus and the Czech a-hole who snagged the rights to the Return of the Living Dead series.


NO MORE MONEY GRABS! MOVE ONTO ROMANTIC COMEDIES!"

and then pop up here with "It wasn't that bad"??????????

WTF DUDE?!?!?!?!

[The Blind Dead]

"It wasn't that bad"??????????

WTF DUDE?!?!?!?!
First of all...take a Valium. I truly appreciate you digging up a couple of my posts to piece that little reply together but just because I hate what Hollywood is doing to the genre and just because I disapprove of Taurus obviously cashing in by using the name "Day of The Dead" doesn't mean I HATED the shit they made. I don't have to hate the films simply because I hate the fact that they're remaking them.

If you had done a bit more digging into my previous posts you could have ascertained quite easily that I'm a b-movie fan and tend to enjoy the kind of films most wouldn't consider watching even if they were free.

[Bad Zombie Night]

I went into Best Buy today to pick up a couple of flicks, and to my astonishment, they had a few copies of Contagium on sale there... I thought the only place you could buy this film was over the net. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[Slumlord]

See? Even calling it Day of the Dead 2 is fooling the retailers into carrying more than 1 or 0 copies thinking that maybe it's an official sequel or something.

:doh:

[Airborne]

I rented it last week. Was very painful to watch.

[Dearth]

Well I read all the comments on this...

and, like those teens who were WARNED not to go into the Cellar... I ignored a lot of advice and ordered this movie anyway :lol: simply because I got the option of getting it DIRT CHEAP!

So if it sucks more than a squid's tentacle, I've only myself to blame!

:)

N.

P.S. Shouldn't this be thread now be in the 'Classic & Not-So-Classic Zombie Films' forum?

[goesaround]

Except for the one excellent zombie the doctor with the glasses twisted on his forehead. He had the right lost between Heaven and Hell look, I wasted Fifteen dollars. Yes you heard me,"Fifteen dollars". Not to be a sucker I went into a huge CD store in the mall and they were selling it for $19.00!!so I felt like I did well....that is until after the first 15 minutes...believe me I'm returning it!

[Slumlord]

believe me I'm returning it!

Good luck, if I open it no one ever takes a DVD back.

[corgi37]

But, come on, you didnt expect it to be any good, did you? Sell it on Ebay if you can, and put it down to experience. I dont get some of you kids. WHy do you HAVE to have every zombie film? Save your money and travel. Buy a car. Educate yourselves. I just dont get it. If i have a fair idea something is crap, nothing in the world will get me to buy it. Like guitars. If some one says "To be honest, this is shit" - then why would i risk good money for bad trash? make up your own mind? Sure, good point. But why risk it? It aint worth it. I am lucky in that i dont regret owning any dvd/video. I always choose them carefully. NOTLD 30th anniversary included.

Its like Children of the dead. I have read enough angry reviews to tell me its crap. Even the director has disassociated himself from it. I aint in the frame of mind to waste about $30.00 to find out for myself.

[HOO-HAA]

Well I read all the comments on this...

and, like those teens who were WARNED not to go into the Cellar... I ignored a lot of advice and ordered this movie anyway :lol: simply because I got the option of getting it DIRT CHEAP!

So if it sucks more than a squid's tentacle, I've only myself to blame!

:)

N.

P.S. Shouldn't this be thread now be in the 'Classic & Not-So-Classic Zombie Films' forum?

Where did you get it for buttons, Dearth? I'm almost swaying towards the 'there's no such thing as bad publicity' camp here and considering a purchase myself! :)

[Slumlord]

I'm almost swaying towards the 'there's no such thing as bad publicity' camp here and considering a purchase myself! :)

*Cue Jaws theme music*

Stay out of the water!!



(Ah, for a few bucks it isn't all that bad. :) )

[Dearth]

Where did you get it for buttons, Dearth? I'm almost swaying towards the 'there's no such thing as bad publicity' camp here and considering a purchase myself! :)


eBay - the guy had one copy and was doing free p&p having stated it had only been watched once (not necessarily a good sign I know).

You can also get it cheap at PLAY.COM -

CLICK HERE (http://www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=search&searchtype=allproducts&searchstring=day+dead+contagium&page=search)

I'll probably watch it over the weekend if I get time.

:)

N.

[Dearth]

Well... I finally watched the thing, although it took 3 attempts... I couldn't watch it all in one sitting - because it was so TERRIBLE!

The acting - dire! in fact not even that good - 'Dire Lite'!

The plot... hmm, still waiting for Fed Ex. to deliver it.

FX? 'Bargain Basement' variety!

And for those who wanted to see a 'Zombie Outbreak' - you get that in the last 15 mins. which is average... it doesn't make up for how utterly cr*p this movie is though!

And such terrible depictions of people with Mental Health Problems... yep, I know I'm training to be a nurse in this field but come on guys... a little realism instead of the ol' Anthrax 'Madhouse' type of depiction?

Still - I was warned in advance of how bad this thing was... but my having an 'eye for a cheap buy' persuaded me to go for it!

I'll never learn!

:lol:

N.

[Divided Soul]

Well I ffel like I may be tredding dangerous water but, I liked it! There I said it.... I could of done without the middle of the movie but I looked at it as a bridge between NOTLD (original) and DOTD 2004... It wasn't great but it was a hell of a lot better than most.... Oh yeah I also could have done without the gay floating computer animated virus thingy...

[The Blind Dead]

Well I ffel like I may be tredding dangerous water but, I liked it!

I enjoyed it as well.

[Slumlord]

Well I ffel like I may be tredding dangerous water but, I liked it!

Not the best, not the worst either.


Oh yeah I also could have done without the gay floating computer animated virus thingy...

They could have left that out it wouldn't affect the story at all.

[corgi37]

For once i feel happy i live so far away, that a release here in probably never going to happen. Doesnt look like i am missing out on much at all.

[Cyber Bishop]

But, come on, you didnt expect it to be any good, did you? Sell it on Ebay if you can, and put it down to experience. I dont get some of you kids. WHy do you HAVE to have every zombie film? Save your money and travel. Buy a car. Educate yourselves. I just dont get it. If i have a fair idea something is crap, nothing in the world will get me to buy it. Like guitars. If some one says "To be honest, this is shit" - then why would i risk good money for bad trash? make up your own mind? Sure, good point. But why risk it? It aint worth it. I am lucky in that i dont regret owning any dvd/video. I always choose them carefully. NOTLD 30th anniversary included.

Its like Children of the dead. I have read enough angry reviews to tell me its crap. Even the director has disassociated himself from it. I aint in the frame of mind to waste about $30.00 to find out for myself.

I read some of the reviews for this movie in this thread then I read this post by corgi (boy am I glad that I did not pick it up yesterday @ Best Buy) and it seems the bad reviews are well outweighing the positives. And even the positives say that it is just "ok".

[Dearth]

Im not too bothered - I got it for only slightly more than the price of rental - so I probably will decide to sell it on eBay at some point and may even make a profit.

At least I've seen it, so I can say that much... and I may just keep it for some of the ZOmbie scenes at the end... the rest of it though - nope, didn't like it!

:lol:

N.

[Cyber Bishop]

Everyone got it so cheap.. Best Buy has it for $22... annother reason I passed on it.

[Slumlord]

Everyone got it so cheap.. Best Buy has it for $22... annother reason I passed on it.

$22!? Ouch!

[HOO-HAA]

$22!? Ouch!

From what I'm hearing 22 cents would be too much to pay! :lol:

[goesaround]

I stand corrected. You were all right and I was wrong. I coundn't return my copy to 'Best Buy'for copyright reasons (pretty damn ironic if you ask me). I wound up selling it to the kid behind the counter at block buster for $7.00! Hey!Cash felt better then trash.....

[corgi37]

Ah, if you only lose a few bucks, then thats ok. The best thing you could have done is burnt a hundred copies and try to sell them for a $1.00.

[The Blind Dead]

From what I'm hearing 22 cents would be too much to pay! :lol:
Not really. I'd buy ANY DVD for 22 cents.

[Slumlord]

Not really. I'd buy ANY DVD for 22 cents.

Even Hellbreeder? :)

[Dearth]

Not really. I'd buy ANY DVD for 22 cents.


Me too - thanks to eBay, some people will buy ANYTHING (that includes me in the list of folk) - so you've a good chance of making a couple of quid/bucks even on rubbish!

:lol:

N.

[The Blind Dead]

Even Hellbreeder? :)
Definitely...then...I'd give it to my friend as a Christmas present lol

[HOO-HAA]

Definitely...then...I'd give it to my friend as a Christmas present lol

You're probably right... in fact, I had a wee duke on E-bay to see if I could put a 22 c bid on it and look what I found... An uncut version! :lol:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DAY-OF-THE-DEAD-2-CONTAGIUM-R1-Spec-Ed-Uncut_W0QQitemZ6454409662QQcategoryZ41559QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Crombie]

Man, $22 for that pile of :poo: that hurts my brains. One thing I found with this movie is I just kept thinking, "Where are the damn REAL zombies, and when do we get to see them?" It was quite liberating when they finally made their appearance.

[Crombie]

Well as you may (or may not) know I am currently shopping out my zombie DVD collection AGAIN. Was scrolling through the shelves, and found this gem priced at $27CDN. That is insane!! What sucked even worse is they did not even have Day of the Dead on the labels there. Just one for Day of the Dead 2, and one for Day of the Dead 2: Contagium. I cannot believe this load of crap made it to retail never mind non-bargain bin status.

[The Phoenix]

I saw this a few weeks ago and I couldn't believe how god awful it was.I couldn't believe that this piece of crap actually got made.

[The Blind Dead]

I'm shocked people on ATZ are actually shocked a crappy zombie film got made. I'd say MOST low budget zombie films I've read about on this site are trash. DOTD2 wasn't as bad as Children of the Dead, imo. I think this flick is just an easy target for people because of the title.

[Ark]

So...I guess this turned out to be a total pile of shit.

[Kemper]

It was a pretty good movie. The movie is called CONTAGIUM, now enjoy.

[HOO-HAA]

I'm shocked people on ATZ are actually shocked a crappy zombie film got made. I'd say MOST low budget zombie films I've read about on this site are trash. DOTD2 wasn't as bad as Children of the Dead, imo. I think this flick is just an easy target for people because of the title.

That's actually a good point... The zombie genre makes for a frequently badly executed movie...

I think I might buy contagium now, just for fun... :lol:

[Dead-Central]

You sick twisted individual....:loon: lol that would be a complete waste of your hard earned monies :poo: .....DOWNLOAD IT !!!! :evil:

[Divided Soul]

That's actually a good point... The zombie genre makes for a frequently badly executed movie...

I think I might buy contagium now, just for fun... :lol:
Hey I have it... I thought it was OK, and a keeper for those who collect

[Crombie]

I would think this message would be moved to the Classic & Not-So-Classic movie area, but then I noticed online there are many places that say this is planned to be distributed starting spring of 2006. Just curious if there has been no "official" distribution of this movie, and the dvd stores are just ripping people off by selling non-official copies at outrageous prices? Saw this again at another store for $28.99. For a bargain bin movie it has a crazy price tag.

[jackskellington]

I haven't seen this thing anywhere. I thought it got released a couple of months back? So is it true that it got pushed back to Spring of this year?

[ZombieFreakMania]

Well... I'm a fan of the Romero films. And Day of the Dead was one of my faves. but Day of the Dead 2, was nothing short of an insult if you ask me. Some of you kinda liked it, I don't know why, but you do. And thats ok. I just thaught it was really bad. Especially the army sequence... that really pissed mr off.:x

Anyone agree?

[The Blind Dead]

Day of the Dead was one of my faves. but Day of the Dead 2, was nothing short of an insult if you ask me.

Perhaps the producers of Day 2 snuck into Romero's home, broke into his desk drawer & pulled out all the ownership paperwork for Day of the Dead? How do you figure they were able to make a sequel?

[ZombieFreakMania]

well apparently the people who made DOTD 2 were somehow involved in the original DOTD. They also have ties to creepshow. and if they touch that... ohhhhhhhhh... I'll be pissed!!

[The Blind Dead]

well apparently the people who made DOTD 2 were somehow involved in the original DOTD. They also have ties to creepshow. and if they touch that... ohhhhhhhhh... I'll be pissed!!
*pssssst*

Hey Buddy...


ROMERO DOESN'T OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE FILM.


Not trying to be mean or anything but if Romero cared so damn deeply about his materworks, he'd have held tightly to the rights, which he didn't. The people that made Day 2 purchased the rights to Day. They had every right to make a sequel. As crappy as said sequel was.

[ZombieFreakMania]

*pssssst*

Hey Buddy...


ROMERO DOESN'T OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE FILM.


Not trying to be mean or anything but if Romero cared so damn deeply about his materworks, he'd have held tightly to the rights, which he didn't. The people that made Day 2 purchased the rights to Day. They had every right to make a sequel. As crappy as said sequel was.

Oh... ok. Thanks.

[M_Sinistrari]

With how much I griped about this film and did online battle with thier street teams, I think Taurus probably referred to me as 'that b****' behind closed doors.

At first word I was neutral about this, then I saw the trailer then retconned into invester promo and I got that queasy look much like the one when my family brings out the raw clams on the holidays. It went more downhill from there with the second trailer and the storyline essentially saying kiss off to what Romero established for his film. This really is more a stand alone zombie film than any established 'verse, and even then it's a 'meh' on the scale.

All this was, essentially was a cash in on how hot zombie films were coming out, and while I can understand the business mind call on that, it still is a lousy concept.

At least with Children of the Living Dead, it's lousiness came from the producers doofy daughter mangling the editing and figuring zombie fans are all idiots so why would they care.

Guess what, we do care.

I refuse to buy this one even if it cost a penny.

[Zombie Mark]

*pssssst*

Hey Buddy...


ROMERO DOESN'T OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE FILM.


Not trying to be mean or anything but if Romero cared so damn deeply about his materworks, he'd have held tightly to the rights, which he didn't. The people that made Day 2 purchased the rights to Day. They had every right to make a sequel. As crappy as said sequel was.
Hey BD, you're truly a good man - but you've seem to be on a bit of a mean streak lately! :)

But more seriously, just noticed the Danny Trejo pic on your sig line - pretty cool!!:rock:

[The Blind Dead]

Hey BD, you're truly a good man - but you've seem to be on a bit of a mean streak lately! :)

But more seriously, just noticed the Danny Trejo pic on your sig line - pretty cool!!:rock:
Stress, too much fiber & blind hero worship sometimes set me off. My sarcasm meter goes through the roof. :)

[Zombie Mark]

Stress, too much fiber & blind hero worship sometimes set me off. My sarcasm meter goes through the roof. :)
I hear you, brother!

[Vil Toast]

Zombie brothers what a coincerdence...

[Crombie]

I lost the bookmark of the website that said this was pushed back when I installed a new harddrive, but I am seeing it everywhere listed at the $22-25CDN mark ($18-22USD). These guys must be making a mint off of what is essentially a $3 bargain bin movie. Heck, even Walmart that usually has the worst system for displaying movies ever actually had them side by side.

As a standalone movie it was alright, and if it had lost like 50% of the useless lead-up and had more zombies in it I probably would watch it again.

[Dead-Central]

Perhaps the producers of Day 2 snuck into Romero's home, broke into his desk drawer & pulled out all the ownership paperwork for Day of the Dead? How do you figure they were able to make a sequel?

Want the run down?? here ya go ...
just a lil assistance for ya since I have some background in this....
...waaaay back when (about 2 years ago) ...
I was actually the web master for that piece of shite film DOTD2:Contagium.
These folks , there are two brothers, were part of the Laurel group (original group who produced or helped produce the original version of Day Of The Dead), well...
they bought out some folks and became Taurus, in the process, thay also managed to gain ownership of a few of Georges titles such as "Two evil eyes, Day, Knightriders, The creepshow franchise(my lord what a travesty) and a few other off color films like "Q" (anyone remember that??) and "Kentucky fried movie"...
anyhow this is how they are able to go ahead and do these un-official sequels and remakes, quite simply... because they actually own the rights to these films and they can.
Justice? no..
legal?? yeah..
right or appropriate?? not a snowballs chance ....

[TheCrimsonGhost]

I got this cinematic opus through Netflix a couple weeks back. I think I would have rather pleasured myself with a cheesegrater. What a dog of a film. Sure, the acting sucked, sure the beginning was obviously not the late 60's (anybody else see those rifles wrapped in brown gauze?), but hey - the romance understory was strong and I couldn't help falling in love myself.

OK - actually, I did like the very, very end, when the infected made their way out and attacked the news crew, hinting at a soon-to-be mass plague. It almost made me not notice that the side of the news van said "Ryder".

[Dead-Central]

Send it BACK Crimson...for your own sanity ....:lol:

[Kemper]

I hope there is a sequal.

[TheCrimsonGhost]

Send it BACK Crimson...for your own sanity ....:lol:

I threw that sucker like a ninja star right back to Netflix Central :loon:

[tarman]

lol i did the same....i turned it on, watched about 10 minutes, turned off my dvd player, and promptly cursed myself for wasting a spot in my netflix queue. i felt embarassed to watch it.

[Dawn78]

I was gonna buyt Day of the dead contagium in HMV! Should I save my money then?

[Crombie]

Unless it is in the $2 bargain bin it is a waste of money. When I was last in HMV they wanted something like $24.99 for it which was a good laugh.

[Whiterook]

We rented this and Lord of War one time...needless to say Lord of War was on in 15 minutes after DOD:C started.

But hey, I guess I respect anyone making a zombie movie. Sorta.

[Halos]

I thought it was pretty poorly done, but I purchased it anyway for big money because I am an addict. Oh well, at least if I feel like getting embarrassed, I can always watch it again. ;)

[UNDEAD FRED]

I went out and bought it yesterday, watch it, went back said it was damaged, traded for something better. What a piece of crap, how do you like the acting? That movie the boneheads were watching in thierv dorm was better, FRANKIN HOES:puke:

[corgi37]

Hi ya Dead Central. I remember you posting when you quite your association with the web site. I havent see it, and dont plan to. Its not released here in AUssie land anyway.

And, they own Kentucky Fried Movie! Wow. Thats like the 1st flick by the Zucker Brothers. It's been on our cable tv the past 3 weeks. I saw it at the drive in around 1980. Very dated, but kinda funny in some parts. I lovet the 70's fashions and hairstyles. From memory, the flick was made in 78.

Q- The Winged Serpent - David Carradine i think. What a stinker of a film.

But, have some "smokes" and its a bloody masterpiece!

[Gnash]

I'm so glad I read enough bad reviews about this movie to never be tempted enough to watch it. I can say I don't have the slightest curiosity to even sneak a 30 second peek at it.

[Bad Zombie Night]

This movie has been out on DVD for quite a while now (I should know... I own a copy of the damn thing!) so I'm moving this thread to the Classic forum.

(Trust me... This is no classic) http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Violence/cut.gif

[Crombie]

Seeing this thread reminds me of a funny story from about a week ago. I was standing in a shop just browsing, and overheard someone ask his buddy about this "Day of the Dead 2: Contagium" (that is how it is listed here in most stores). He basically said it was like Dawn of the Dead except that zombies ran, and it was new. I felt like correcting him, but feared that I would rant about the movie a bit too much. :lol:

[evilzombie20]

If anybody around me picked up this movie and was questioning buying it with anyone, even if I thought for a second they may buy it, I'd slap it out of their hands and tell them just how bad it really is. Then I'd proceed to tell them how bad they are for picking it up and now they have to wash their hands with pure bleach to get the stink of shit off their hands. Then I'd steer them in the right direction of several better zombie movies...

[Gnash]

If anybody around me picked up this movie and was questioning buying it with anyone, even if I thought for a second they may buy it, I'd slap it out of their hands and tell them just how bad it really is. Then I'd proceed to tell them how bad they are for picking it up and now they have to wash their hands with pure bleach to get the stink of shit off their hands. Then I'd steer them in the right direction of several better zombie movies...
I'd recommend a case of beer and Redneck Zombies and tell them to just pretend the whole thought of renting Contagium was just a bad dream. :evil:

[LawgSkrak]

Just watched this. It was awesome!!! Bloody amazing!!! The best zombie movie ever. Romero could learn a thing or two from these guys. I loved it when the zombies were talking! They should talk in every zombie movie.

Should win an Acadamy award or something. Heck give the writer a Nobel Peace prize. yeah.

AWESOME MOVIE. Highly recommended to everyone who doesn't have a brain!!!

[Bad Zombie Night]

Just watched this. It was awesome!!! Bloody amazing!!! The best zombie movie ever. Romero could learn a thing or two from these guys. I loved it when the zombies were talking! They should talk in every zombie movie.

Should win an Acadamy award or something. Heck give the writer a Nobel Peace prize. yeah.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Signs%20and%20Gestures/saywha.gif http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/angst.gif

Are we talking about the same film here? Maybe you meant Day of the Dead (1985)?

Links:

IMDB (http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0088993/)
House of horror pics (http://www.houseofhorrors.com/daypics.htm)
AWESOME MOVIE. Highly recommended to everyone who doesn't have a brain!!!

Day of the Dead:Contagium???

Well, I certainly wouldn't want to expose anyone with a brain to it. :?

[LawgSkrak]

The no brain comment was meant to shed light on the fact that the rest of my post was complete and utter bulls**t!!

:)

[Bad Zombie Night]

The no brain comment was meant to shed light on the fact that the rest of my post was complete and utter bulls**t!!

:)
I'd hate to see even the brainless ones be injured by it. :)

[Dead-Central]

I'd hate to see even the brainless ones be injured by it. :)

ahhhh... a man with heart...and good taste....DOTD CRAPTAGIUM.... eeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwww:puke:
it's truly a roasted steamy, pile of cow:poo: that makes me wonder ...what were they thinking :doh:

[Slumlord]

I'd rather sit through Day of the Dead 2 again rather than skidmarks like Zombie Night or ch-ch-ch-ch-Dead Life-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch. Although, that's not really saying much.

[LawgSkrak]

I just don't understand. If you're gonna call it Day of the Dead TWO, then at least a half-assed attempt at a sequel would have been appreciated. But what the F**K did this even have to do with the Romeroverse?

If they'd called it just Contagium, I might have almost liked the film, as a 'stands on it's own B flick". But I was expecting something set in the same world as the Romero films, and even though the ppl involved with this film say it is, it sure as hell isn't.


Wow, only 9800 posts to go before I catch up to bad_zombie_night.

I should be caught up by tomorrow. :)

[The Blind Dead]

I just don't understand. If you're gonna call it Day of the Dead TWO, then at least a half-assed attempt at a sequel would have been appreciated. But what the F**K did this even have to do with the Romeroverse?

If they'd called it just Contagium, I might have almost liked the film, as a 'stands on it's own B flick". But I was expecting something set in the same world as the Romero films, and even though the ppl involved with this film say it is, it sure as hell isn't.


Wow, only 9800 posts to go before I catch up to bad_zombie_night.

I should be caught up by tomorrow. :)
Is Risen set in the "Romeroverse"? :lol:

[Pain]

I've still yet to see this movie, not that i have any immediate plans to. Is is really that bad? Silly question i guess.

The reason i ask is that everyone seems up in arms over the title: Day of the Dead Contagium but no one seems to be too bothered over the hatchet job that was done to Night of the Living dead, with new beginning, shocking new music etc. That to me is really insulting to a classic movie.

[Slumlord]

I've still yet to see this movie, not that i have any immediate plans to. Is is really that bad? Silly question i guess.

The reason i ask is that everyone seems up in arms over the title: Day of the Dead Contagium but no one seems to be too bothered over the hatchet job that was done to Night of the Living dead, with new beginning, shocking new music etc. That to me is really insulting to a classic movie.

It's bad but not as bad as alot of other stuff. Zombie Night, Dead Life, Zombie Doom, Zombie 90, Meat Market 1 & 2, Hood of the Living Dead make this movie look like a masterpiece. I'd still say, watch it once. Even just to point out all it's low budget faults for fun.

[The Blind Dead]

I totally agree, it isn't half as bad as MANY of the zombie films I've seen in the last 5 years. Fans are just quick to jump on bandwagons in horror.

[zombiekilling101]

Its not that bad. The beginning is entertaining but fizzles out towards the middle and end.

[LawgSkrak]

Is Risen set in the "Romeroverse"? :lol:

Huh??

Um..no.

What does that have to do with anything?

[UNDEAD FRED]

I totally agree, it isn't half as bad as MANY of the zombie films I've seen in the last 5 years. Fans are just quick to jump on bandwagons in horror.
Its not half as bad as a lot of zombie movies, thats true, its 10 times as bad as any zombie movie. I rate it as the worst zombie movie EVER.

[MrShape666]

Weretched piece of crap. What really sucked was the original plot description I heard sounded pretty good. I'd read somewhere that it was going to set in the same pza (Post Zombie Apocalypse) world of the real Day, in a different millitary installation, and the scientist discover that the zombies are starting to change and mutate, taking the plauge in a whole new direction. Too bad they didn't do that, that might have made an interesting spin off to the main Dead series.

The only thing worth noting in the movie that did get made is the whoelly ludicrist scene of the whole asylum going into lockdown when it is suspected that two of patients might (gasp . . . sudder . . . ) have sex.

Note to filmmakers: if you're going to make a bad zombie movie, at least make sure your lead acctress' take their clothes off a lot so we're not clawing our eyes out at the rest of the film. :x

[The Blind Dead]

Its not half as bad as a lot of zombie movies, thats true, its 10 times as bad as any zombie movie. I rate it as the worst zombie movie EVER.
Unless you've actually SEEN every zombie movie ever made, this would appear to be a bit melodramatic, wouldn't it? You're certainly entitled to your opinion but I've seen FAR FAR worse. Contagium is bad but there's far worse out there.

[Bad Zombie Night]

Unless you've actually SEEN every zombie movie ever made, this would appear to be a bit melodramatic, wouldn't it? You're certainly entitled to your opinion but I've seen FAR FAR worse. Contagium is bad but there's far worse out there.

I would say it comes down to an individual's taste, and their movie viewing experience. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[UNDEAD FRED]

Unless you've actually SEEN every zombie movie ever made, this would appear to be a bit melodramatic, wouldn't it? You're certainly entitled to your opinion but I've seen FAR FAR worse. Contagium is bad but there's far worse out there.
Theres probilly a few I havent seen, but this one is bad, very bad.

[The Blind Dead]

Theres probilly a few I havent seen, but this one is bad, very bad.
Bad? Yeah, I would agree with that. I just feel people are exaggerating because of the title.

[UNDEAD FRED]

That is very true. but at least I expanded my vocabulary , Franken-hoes.

[MrShape666]

Unless you've actually SEEN every zombie movie ever made, this would appear to be a bit melodramatic, wouldn't it? You're certainly entitled to your opinion but I've seen FAR FAR worse. Contagium is bad but there's far worse out there.

I'll tell ya', I rather watch Contageon again ten times then sit through Oasis Of The Zombies again (good thing that one was only 67 min long, a full two hours and I'dve been a slab of concrete).

[The Blind Dead]

I wasn't fond of Oasis either. I know a few people here find it groovy but Franco has so much better out there for viewing.

[MrShape666]

I wasn't fond of Oasis either. I know a few people here find it groovy but Franco has so much better out there for viewing.

Only about a forth of Franco's Tombs Of The Living Dead ended up in Oasis anyways. Bulk of it was reshot by someone else with differnt actors.

Like I said, I'd rather watch Contageon again, then Oasis. But for that matter, I'd rather watch House Of The Dead again then Contageon.

[jackskellington]

Well I FINALLY rented this last night and I must say that I should've listened to most everyone here.:poo: BOOOOOOORRRING!!!!

[evilzombie20]

I'm so sorry you had to go through all that Jack...such a shame this is still available to rent...hell to even buy. I'm opting we get every copy and just have a huge barnfire. Anyone with me? I'll bring the marshmallows.

[UNDEAD FRED]

The best thing I liked about DOTD: contagium was that I sold it at my yard sale for $5.

[evilzombie20]

The best thing I liked about DOTD: contagium was that I sold it at my yard sale for $5.

Awww man, now some other poor sap is going to be watching it and feel the pain...well at least it's out of your hands. I still opt for a giant bonfire...throw them all in a pile and burn em'. Or run em' over with a steamroller a la Sinead O'Connor. Either way, as long as their all destroyed - including the film and the negatives - it works.

[The Blind Dead]

Contagium was bad, but not so bad enough for this much melodrama lol I've seen far worse than Contagium. Hell, about 90% of the indie zombie films out there are just as bad if not worse.

[Slumlord]

I'd rather sit though this then garbage like Zombie Night or Dead Life or Hood of the Living Dead.

Alot better than some of the uber shit out there.

[UNDEAD FRED]

The ending , when the zombies started attacking everyone, they should of started it off there. they should take off DOTD on the movie title, call it Franken hoes: Contagium:lol:

[HOO-HAA]

Contagium was bad, but not so bad enough for this much melodrama lol I've seen far worse than Contagium. Hell, about 90% of the indie zombie films out there are just as bad if not worse.

that's how I felt about Children Of The Living Dead...

... Perhaps I should actually get around to watching Contagium, and then champion it? :lol:

[Kernunnos]

I downloaded this film, watched the first 10-15 minutes and turned it off.

Utter utter shite of the highest order.

George Romero should sue their arses off for claiming that it is the sequal to Day of the Dead. :saw:

[Dead-Central]

The ending , when the zombies started attacking everyone, they should of started it off there. they should take off DOTD on the movie title, call it Franken hoes: Contagium:lol:

YEAH BABY !! you pegged that right !
:drool:

[ABRNT1]

Hideous film. Sat throught the directors commentary (took two directors to make this rancid pile of fecal waste? :poo: WTF?) and the directors thought they did a good job :puke: . It's insulting. I've seen student films made, for less then the price of a case of beer, that were far superior.
Nothing in this film was at all interesting. Bad acting, cheesy effects and an incoherent plot. Zombi 3 made more sense. Yeah I'm bitter. I paid $20 for this waste. :x

[zombiekilling101]

I paid $20 for this waste. :x

20 eek. Should have tried DDD for it:lol:

[Sadogoat]

I've avoided Day Of The Dead: Contagium like the plague (no pun intended) ever since it came out on DVD awhile ago - but since I've moved to the States, I've had a fair bit of time on my hands (waiting for immigration processes) and my wife has a Blockbuster subscription which allows me to rent DVDs at virtually no cost. So I threw caution to the wind and put DotD:C on the list.

I was actually genuinely surprised to find that I didn't hate the film - and actually managed to sit through it from beginning to end. I don't even think it's a particularly bad film either - although it doesn't warrant the use of the 'Day Of The Dead' name (and implied Romero connection) by any means. I've certainly seen alot worse in the zombie movie genre.

I think the only shot in the film that really made me think "wtf?!!" was the idiotic journalists standing infront of the zombie horde and filming them without any armed protection. No journalists are that bloody stupid. Also, what happened to the military? Earlier in the film, a general at Homeland Security orders a phone trace back to the sanitarium - but never seems to follow through on it, since we never see him (or any military) again in the rest of the film.

All-in-all though, as controversial as this movie has been in some quarters, I didn't think it merited alot of the negative criticism (name aside). Given that I'd tried to watch the abominable Children Of The Living Dead in it's entirety earlier the same day (and again failed miserably), this was a great movie in comparison. Not that I liked DotD:C enough to ever buy it, however.

[LordGenocyde]

I'll have to check it out. I must have been living under a rock because until I joined these boards I didn't know about the new Night of The Living Dead 3-D flick that had come out. I'd also found another flick called Return of The Living Dead: Rave To The Grave or something to that effect. All in all I would have to say that a lot of the films that have garnered some harsh criticism didn't deserve it...I think those that are disappointed the most never read the synopses on the backs of DVDs or did some digging on IMDB.

[Firemane]

Day Of The Dead: Contagium and The ROTLD4-5 are OK and if they didn`t borrow the titles that came before them, they would have been more accepted.

[Slumlord]

It's not great but I've seen worse... much, much worse zombie flicks. This one was at least watchable. Well, I thought it was.

[LordGenocyde]

I still remember as a teenager Return of The Living Dead 3 was all the rage. Let's face it, in some sick and twisted way, the chick was eye candy from start to finish. I still think of her when I hear Wednesday 13's song I Walked With A Zombie.

[Sadogoat]

I liked RotLD3 (to an extent). More than the first two, and certainly more than the last two.

[HOO-HAA]

I liked RotLD3 (to an extent). More than the first two, and certainly more than the last two.

ROTLD 3 was great fun! :clap:

Contagium? Still haven't got around to picking it up.

If it's going cheap, somwhere, I'll pick it up. Probably cheaper to buy, at this stage, than rent... :)