Official Land of the Dead Thread

[Dagnammit]

I thought Land was really good. Very impressed. For some reason I thought smart zombies wouldn't work but it was done so well. I was at the Premiere in Edinburgh anyone else go?

I was so cheesed George Romero was sitting just over from me and I later got him to sign my trilogy of the dead DvDs.

Urge the rest of the country to go see it when it's realesed. Oh and even thoe it's rated 15 it's a gore fest!

Savini and Simon Pegg cameos where also very cool.

I was there too. I was wearing a "Zombie: we are going to eat you" t-shirt.

My girlfiend didn't like Land too much but I thought it was fantastic. I think the main reason most people didn't enjoy it was because it moved too quickly to allow the audience to get to know and care about the characters as much as they loved Ben, Pete, Fran, John, Billy and the rest, but it didn't bother me too much, I just tried to see it as a different kind of movie to the other, more character-driven films in the series. I love it in the same way I utterly adore Escape From New York and stuff like that. And hopefully the Director's Cut will pad out the characters as well as the gore.

[Kemper]

The "Get down"? Shooting scene was a classic not to be overlooked. I think the ending was quick. I bet there will be some alternate endings. How many read the script prior to the movie. If you did you could tell the movie wasn't long.

[eardrumbuz]

I didn't read the script, but I did read about the uncut DVD version being only about 6 minutes longer. Six minutes of additional gore would be a tremendous amount and probably very satisfying. Six minutes of additional character development may not be quite enough. I liked LOTD a lot, but I think it really needs at least 20 more minutes to satisfy everything. Alternate endings would be very cool to see, but will probably also make most of us smack ourselves in the head about why he went with the ending we've all seen in theaters.

[jackskellington]

I think that additional footage will be just a couple of split second glimpses of gore that are barely noticeable, and then 6 minutes and 55 seconds of dialogue that is unimportant and only shows us why it ended up on the cutting room floor in the first place. As for alternate endings, I guess they can't possibly be any worse than what we got in the theaters.

[Morto-Vivo]

Finaly, land of the dead will be in cinemas in september here in Portugal... But i have the feeling that i'm gonna be disapointed with the movie... i hate when zombies use weapons and are inteligent.. but forget that, it's a movie from george romero, so it will be good :D

And sorry my english.. eheh. :)

[zombiekilling101]

Your probably wont. If you like Romero than you have to like the other zombie films hes made, and the zombies use weapons/tools in all of them.

[corgi37]

The zombies are no different, except for one. The others are the same. Except, they have purpose. They are inspired!!

BTW, whats the latest update on LOTD's takings? Dont forget Australia's $1.2mill. Per capita, we've made it much more successful than GAR's home country.

Then again, we are a loyal mob.

[zombiekilling101]

if there were a million me and you, Land would have been a blockbuster it looks like.

[Morto-Vivo]

Your probably wont. If you like Romero than you have to like the other zombie films hes made, and the zombies use weapons/tools in all of them.

Of Course i love Romero's movies :lol:
Yes they use tools and stuff, but i don't like to see zombies using machine guns like big daddy using a machine gun in the teaser and i thougth all the zombies in the movie used weapons. It seems like it's just big daddy ... that's a relief ehehe :roll:

[jackskellington]

No, unfortunately a few of them use weapons, not just Big Daddy. I'm a big fan of the original Romero trilogy so I was certain I would love this movie but I didn't. Hope you guys like it there in Portugal though!! Be sure to let us see a review from you!

[Zombie Survivor]

I don't bother to defend this awesome movie anymore... although there are others like me that liked the film, we are outnumbered. Like zombie movies...

[Kemper]

there isn't anything to defend...the movie is entertaining

[Morto-Vivo]

Well... Finally i've watched Land Of The Dead, it was a little disapoitting, but i like it anyway, but i was expecting to be better... :cry:

[corgi37]

We may be outnumbered, but us positive people will never be defeated. We have God on our side. We do not negotiate with terrorists!

Oh, not sure if this is posted yet, but once again, an Aussie comes up with the goods.

Here's the dvd cover!
http://www.horrorchannel.com/dread/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=2547&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0

[Morto-Vivo]

Wow... the cover is really cool, i like it a lot :drool:
The best cover i've ever seen...

[warior 13]

Ok, I tried searching for a thread on it, and in the Land of the Dead thread, but I couldn't find the budget of Land of the Dead and I want to know, so does anyone know the budget of Land of the Dead?

[Dagnammit]

Somewhere between $10 and $20 million.

I'm sorry that's pretty vague, but I've seen different amounts given in various sources. I've seen it quoted as $10m, $11m, $15m, $18m and $20m.

[Dagnammit]

Here's the review of Land of the Dead that I wrote for my university magazine:

Land of the Dead

Director: George A. Romero

Starring: Simon Baker, Dennis Hopper, Asia Argento, Robert Joy and John Leguizamo.


Following the decline of the pretentious, pseudo-postmodern teen slasher movies that plagued our screens for most of the nineties, straightforward intelligent horror cinema seems to be undergoing something of a resurgence. From the offbeat apocalyptic dread of Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later, through the psychological nightmare of Saw, to the tongue-in-cheek splatterfest of Shaun of the Dead, it would seem the genre is healthier now than at any time since its flesh-ripping heyday in the late ‘70s. If the time was ever right for the undisputed king of the undead to make a triumphant return to the screen, that time is now...

This September, George Romero – the man who, in 1968, spawned the modern horror film with his low-budget sci-fi chiller Night of the Living Dead – brings us his latest zombie opus. A sequel to his classic trilogy of Night-, Dawn- and Day of the Dead, Land is set in a future where flesh-eating corpses roam the earth and modern civilisation has been all but consumed. One of the few surviving communities has sequestered itself in the ruins of downtown Pittsburgh behind electrified fences and a ragtag security force. At the centre of this safe zone stands Fiddler’s Green, a haven where the rich, white bread, middle-class live in luxury under the protection of their Bush-like leader Philip Kaufman (a deliciously droll Dennis Hopper), while the poor eke out a hard-slog existence on the fringes of society, kept under control by the games, vices and Republican propaganda supplied by Kaufman. Beyond the walls, with no living flesh remaining to be hunted, the dead wander like ghosts, endlessly acting out patters of behaviour remembered from their human lives.

The uneasy peace is threatened when Cholo, an ambitious young thug (John Leguizamo, gritty and believable), is snubbed by Kaufman and steals a heavily armed battle wagon named Dead Reckoning (a cross between a tank, a monster truck and a vehicle straight out of a Mad Max movie), threatening to bomb Fiddler’s Green unless he is paid a ransom. In desperation, Kaufman sends Riley (Simon Baker), a retiring mercenary and Cholo’s former associate, out into the zombie-infested wasteland to stop him.

Meanwhile, the walking corpse of a petrol station attendant looks on in horror as his kind is massacred by humans for sport. With a glimmer of stunted recognition in his glazed eyes, he picks up a fallen rifle and begins shambling towards the distant glow of the city, mindlessly followed by another... and another... and another...

Don’t be fooled by the thundering gunfire and chundering gore; this film has a lot more for a serious viewer to sink their teeth into than mere sanginary escapism...

As ever, the writer-director displays a sharp sense of gallows humour and a flair for comic excess. Those who don’t ‘get’ Romero’s style of black comedy may find the film’s eccentricities absurd, but those who appreciate it will revel in them (and I think that we Brits, as a nation, are more in tune with this kind of dark humour than our American friends). The comic aspects give the film real personality and add an edgy feel that transcends the silliness of the genre and makes most of the summer’s humourless, vapid, self-important ‘blockbusters’ look as ludicrous as the Pope at a rock concert.
The make-up and gore effects, by Greg Nicotero and Howard Bergman of Kill Bill fame, are as eye-poppingly spectacular as you might expect: the human form is dismembered, blown open, disembowelled, split apart and shot to pieces in various inventive and horrific permutations; the flawless production design lending a nightmarish yet disturbingly gratifying aesthetic visual dimension to the on-screen carnage.

But, although this is not a film for the weak of stomach, the story never descends to the level of meaningless histrionics so typical of splatter cinema. The gory set-pieces are all present and correct, but here they are held together by a driving narrative and an energetic sense of fun that has more in common with the tongue-in-cheek, satirical action fare of the 1980s (Escape From New York, Robocop, et al) than with the likes of Freddy vs. Jason.

The acting is top notch all round – these characters have lived so long in this nightmare world that death is part of everyday life; the zombies are just another environmental hazard – and the cast do a wonderful job of bringing a wistful, fatalistic spirit to their roles. In particular, kudos to Robert Joy, a relative unknown in a cast of established stars, who steals most of his scenes as Riley’s kind-hearted simpleton sidekick Charlie.

Unfortunately, despite the commendable performances and cleverly-written dialogue, the story rushes towards its conclusion almost too quickly for its own good in places, and characterisation inevitably suffers. Some potentially interesting central protagonists are left rather underdeveloped (Asia Argento’s “Slack”, in particular) and a few peripheral characters are reduced to one-dimensional cardboard cut-outs (The Whacked-Out Skateboard Kid, The Badass Gun-Toting Bitch, The Big Samoan Guy, etc.). One can’t help but wonder if this is the result of some tinkering in the editing room at the film company’s behest; cutting back on dialogue to shift focus towards the action elements.

The pace is also slightly upset towards the end of the movie, with a number of somewhat obvious censorship cuts to the final zombie attack/battle scenes interfering with the build-up of tension towards the film’s climax.
(Those pesky studio bosses are always interfering like that. Philistines and bastards all of them.)

George Romero, however, has always been an old pro when it comes to infusing his horror films with witty social commentary, and in this department he doesn’t let us down. In Land of the Dead he uses an apocalyptic future as a canvas for multi-layered metaphor – some subtle, some brazen – addressing various issues including terrorism, media control, class segregation, political corruption and revolution. He is also one of the very few filmmakers working in Hollywood today with the audacity to openly satirise the US president and to be viciously explicit about his own less-than-favourable opinion of America’s current Republican administration, and it is highly refreshing to see such courageous, edgy filmmaking sneaking into cinemas in a year dominated by over-commercialised, politically-correct, middle-of-the-road fare.

Despite its flaws, Land of the Dead works well as a thinking man’s gore flick, with a surprising number of interesting subtexts hidden among its fountains of blood and spent bullet casings. If you want them, that is. If not, it’s still a thrilling rollercoaster ride of macabre thrills and jet-black humour, and a damn fine six-pack-and-popcorn movie to boot.

[Some_Day...]

That DVD cover is excellent!!

[jackskellington]

Cool cover, but I wish it would have just been the severed hand on the fence with maybe the city in the background. Having all the zombies below looking up at the hand kinda ruined it for me. Still though, it's a cool cover...too bad it's for THAT movie. :)

[Steve P]

It had corpses eating people as well as a black man playing the lead which was VERY rare in that day and age. Having him smack Barbara in an attempt to calm her down was a pretty bold move back then as well. It had an impact with it's social statements as well as the horror element. Land was just another horror movie with nothing significant to offer. As Lefty noted on an earlier post, I had pretty much forgotten about the movie by the time I got home from the theater.

Fair point, but some of those are evolutionary rather than revolutionary. And scores of horror films had made social or political statements before Night.

[Steve P]

Somewhere between $10 and $20 million.

I'm sorry that's pretty vague, but I've seen different amounts given in various sources. I've seen it quoted as $10m, $11m, $15m, $18m and $20m.

$10m seems very low. It looked more like double that to me.

[The Blind Dead]

The final budget for Land of the Dead was $15 million.

[9th Lv. Paladin]

But sadly its only made 10 mil so far. But, I'm sure It will make up on a DVD release.

[Zombie Survivor]

That's one awesome cover!

[Bad Zombie Night]

Ok, I tried searching for a thread on it, and in the Land of the Dead thread, but I couldn't find the budget of Land of the Dead and I want to know, so does anyone know the budget of Land of the Dead?
You don't need to start a separate thread, just to ask a simple question such as this one.



Cool cover, but I wish it would have just been the severed hand on the fence with maybe the city in the background. Having all the zombies below looking up at the hand kinda ruined it for me. Still though, it's a cool cover...too bad it's for THAT movie. :)

I like the cover too, but I don't remember that particular scene anywhere in the movie. :think:

I think the producers want to play down Big Daddy a little bit now, that's why he was cast into the background... I've noticed they've featured No.9 on the right side of the pic... Becoming a fan favorite?... Just a coincidence? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif


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

[Slumlord]

Very nice.

[Pain]

Nice cover :) And we still don't have the bloody movie here yet :x

[Steve P]

The final budget for Land of the Dead was $15 million.

Sounds about right. I assume marketing costs, prints et al are not included in that figure. He did an amazing job given such a meager budget.

Land should show a reasonable profit once DVD and the UK release is in. Perhaps even more so and there could be another Romero zombie film if the production costs are the same.

[jackskellington]

The final budget was 15 million? So has this movie even made that yet?

[Pain]

The final budget was 15 million? So has this movie even made that yet?

I think it made about $22 million in the States, plus whatever it makes overseas and on DVD. Not great by a long shot, but i would think it will be in profit even after the advertising.

[jackskellington]

Well at least it made that. I didn't like the movie, but that doesn't mean I want Romero to be a failure.

[goesaround]

You know I gotta tell you with the t.v.coverage talking about dead bodies and seeing cities falling apart and the police not in control and even shots of well terrible things I have to say watching the sudden disaster of New Orleans I kept thinking of the Romero movies and what a prophetic master he is and how terrible that that is! I didn't want to start a thread on this but it seemed terribly appropriate.

[Zen Buddakhan]

(Sorry off topic a bit).....Yeah Goesaround, a few people here have said the same thing, and I agree. :)

[zombiekilling101]

Well at least it made that. I didn't like the movie, but that doesn't mean I want Romero to be a failure.

bah how many times are you going to say that:x

probably as much as Im going to say this

LAND ROCKS

[corgi37]

What are you talking about 9th?????

[Bad Zombie Night]

Davisdvd.com has posted the Land of the Dead DVD menus here: Land DVD Menus (http://www.davisdvd.com/gallery/menus/main.html) or you can view them for yourself below.


Unrated Menus


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

[Bad Zombie Night]

(Land of the Dead DVD Menus Continued)


Rated R Menus


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[SGT. DEATH]

Nice cover :) And we still don't have the bloody movie here yet :x
Only just over 2 weeks to wait now.

[Dagnammit]

I think it made about $22 million in the States, plus whatever it makes overseas and on DVD. Not great by a long shot, but i would think it will be in profit even after the advertising.

Yeah, more or less. These are the figures according to Box Office Mojo (www.boxofficemojo.com):

Domestic Gross (i.e. US only): $20,495,060
Overseas (Rest of World): $8,888,456
Total: $29,383,516

Obviously, these numbers aren't final and are going up and up all the time. Also, bear in mind that the film has only just opened in Japan, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, and has not yet been released in the Netherlands, Romania, Bulgaria, the Philippines and the UK. The latter is by far the most lucrative foreign market for American films and is likely to double the overseas gross.

All in all, I predict Land will at least equal its domestic gross in foreign box office receipts. The final theatrical gross will probably be around $40-$50 million, which ain't too shabby.

[Zombie Survivor]

Man, the R-rated DVD menu screens look sweet!

[zombiekilling101]

Man, the R-rated DVD menu screens look sweet!

kind of strange that the hero (riley) isnt featured on any of the versions. Id much rather see riley, charlie, and slack.

Dag- looks like Land will do pretty well after all. making 20 mil after its cost isnt bad at all.

[corgi37]

It may be long dead in the U.S., recently deceased here in Oz, but its still got life in U.K. and much of Europe.

[Slumlord]

Lookin' forward to checking out some of the extras listed as well as the movie. When Shaun met George? Who could resist that?

[jackskellington]

Lookin' forward to checking out some of the extras listed as well as the movie. When Shaun met George? Who could resist that?

:greet: I COULD!!! :greet:

[Darth Erroneous]

I think all those features will call for a new bottle of Smirnoff and a two-lter of Mountain Dew. Hell Yeah!

[Dagnammit]

Land of the Dead box office update.

According to www.boxofficemojo.com:

Domestic: $20,495,060 62.8% of total
+ Overseas: $12,134,967 37.2% of total
= Worldwide: $32,630,027

[goesaround]

It looks like with the dvd profit will be there enough to make the sequel and the film this should have been. To me the DVD is you have eyes to see sad. George has always had a family atmosphere on his commentaries with the CAST. Not one cast memeber is on the commentaries that I saw, Look I love George and the trilogy like a zombie lunatic should but I am telling you something happened with this movie.No Savini, George walking off the set on the last day,no REAL enthusiasm from George or the cast before the movie came out, and finally a movie that except for the subtext was yes I am going to say it worse as a zombie movie then Dawn of the Dead 04. Trust me one day the truth of what went wrong will be known. At least it is making money and George should get the green light to make another,if he even wants to. Too bad he didn't make Resident Evil like he wanted or made Dracula that would have been fabulous. What a Dracula he would have conceived! Well until the truth be none I will at least buy the very weak lookin DVD with almost nothing added! C'mon oh never mind I'm still sad. "The King is Dead! Long Live the King!"

[Zombielover]

Romero said himself that way too much got made out of him walking off the set which was because he was pissed about not getting the OK for some additional shooting which probably would have helped. The ending was the weak link in the film for me (Still love it though). Of course it wouldn't be a Romero film if he didn't get shafted by the powers that be at least a little bit. They even had to scale down the last story in "Creepshow" due to budget constraints. He said there was going to be alot more roaches and not just be in one guy's Apartment.

[corgi37]

If anyone thinks $32mill in this current climate for this type of movie is not good, then they are mad.

So many movies are failing so badly. This had done pretty well. Should hit $40mill, or go close. Trouble is, the dvd release date might stop people from going to the cinemas.

And, then who cares? More profits from dvd sales anyway. GAR can afford a few Pina Colada's.

[Dagnammit]

It looks like with the dvd profit will be there enough to make the sequel and the film this should have been. To me the DVD is you have eyes to see sad. George has always had a family atmosphere on his commentaries with the CAST. Not one cast memeber is on the commentaries that I saw, Look I love George and the trilogy like a zombie lunatic should but I am telling you something happened with this movie.No Savini, George walking off the set on the last day,no REAL enthusiasm from George or the cast before the movie came out, and finally a movie that except for the subtext was yes I am going to say it worse as a zombie movie then Dawn of the Dead 04. Trust me one day the truth of what went wrong will be known. At least it is making money and George should get the green light to make another,if he even wants to. Too bad he didn't make Resident Evil like he wanted or made Dracula that would have been fabulous. What a Dracula he would have conceived! Well until the truth be none I will at least buy the very weak lookin DVD with almost nothing added! C'mon oh never mind I'm still sad. "The King is Dead! Long Live the King!"

I appreciate the fact that you did not like this film. I for one enjoyed it tremendously, but I'm not posting this message to get drawn into yet another debate on the quality of the film. However, I disagree with what you said about there being little enthusiasm from George.

I was lucky enough to attend the British premiere of Land of the Dead at the Edinburgh International Film Festival with George A. Romero himself in attendance. Earlier in the day there was a live stage interview and Q&A session with Romero. He spoke about his career, his previous films, his 1990s "development hell" and, obviously, Land of the Dead. He truly came to life when discussing his new film, he seemed so excited to have a new movie in cinemas and to be touring the world doing the festival circuit and showing off his flick. He spoke animatedly about the production and how great it was to work with Dennis Hopper, John Leguizamo and the rest. I can safely say that George is very happy with Land of the Dead.

I'll tell you why a lot of people didn't like the film. It was the editing. Scenes of character development were clearly removed from the mid-section of the film to speed things up, interesting characters were left under-developed as a result, and the audience loses some of its sympathy for them. Also, it was obvious to me that there were numerous censorship cuts to the zombie feasting scenes at the end, when Big Daddy's legions attack the city. This hurts the carefully-constructed build up of tension toward the end and intereferes with the feeling of climax. That's my opinion anyway.

Believe me, the unrated version (which should reinstate most of this footage) will have a least a few of the naysayers changing their minds about the film.

[Slumlord]

Believe me, the unrated version (which should reinstate most of this footage) will have a least a few of the naysayers changing their minds about the film.

While I liked this film also, that sounds like a lot of ground to cover for the additional 13 minutes or so that differentiates itself from the theatrical release. I'm still buying it regardless because I liked the movie.

[Dagnammit]

While I liked this film also, that sounds like a lot of ground to cover for the additional 13 minutes or so that differentiates itself from the theatrical release. I'm still buying it regardless because I liked the movie.

Really all that's needed is about five minutes more dialogue to develop the characters (Asia Argento's in particular) and five minutes of gore at the finale.

[jackskellington]

He truly came to life when discussing his new film, he seemed so excited to have a new movie in cinemas and to be touring the world doing the festival circuit and showing off his flick. He spoke animatedly about the production and how great it was to work with Dennis Hopper, John Leguizamo and the rest. I can safely say that George is very happy with Land of the Dead.

Well of course he spoke animatedly about the movie right in the middle of a convention. He's not gonna say ANYTHING negative about it while it's still in the theaters somewhere. That would be cutting off your nose to spite your face. I think that if he's gonna come clean about this movie, it won't be until long after the DVD sales have fizzled out. Used car salesmen don't tell you what a lemon the car is until the warranty expires!! :lol:

[Zombie Survivor]

I will definitly buy the DVD!

[Dagnammit]

Well of course he spoke animatedly about the movie right in the middle of a convention. He's not gonna say ANYTHING negative about it while it's still in the theaters somewhere. That would be cutting off your nose to spite your face. I think that if he's gonna come clean about this movie, it won't be until long after the DVD sales have fizzled out. Used car salesmen don't tell you what a lemon the car is until the warranty expires!! :lol:

It wasn't what he said, it was the level of sheer enthusiasm he put across in his tone and body language. He was stoked.

[Shredmonkey]

While I liked this film also, that sounds like a lot of ground to cover for the additional 13 minutes or so that differentiates itself from the theatrical release. I'm still buying it regardless because I liked the movie.


13 minutes is a hell of a lot in film terms.

[Slumlord]

13 minutes is a hell of a lot in film terms.

I hope they use the time to concentrate on one extended scene instead of a minute here and a minute there.

[Shredmonkey]

I hope they use the time to concentrate on one extended scene instead of a minute here and a minute there.

Well, if even four minutes is gore that is a LOT that'd still leave plenty for characterisation. I imagine it will be a bit here and a bit there though. Even that could round things out nicely.

[Lefty44709]

It seems to me that in most DVD's the deleted scenes were deleted for a very GOOD reason. I'm not going to get my hopes up that somehow these few minutes will save the movie...

[Francesco Dellamorte]

It's been recently announced though not yet confirmed that an Unrated Director's cut might be coming to theaters in time for Halloween. Universal has been rumbling about re-releasing land for a few months now but nothing has been confirmed.

In related News, Shaun of the Dead star Simon Pegg sat down with George Romero for an interview to coincide with the London Premiere of Land of the Dead. You can check that interview out here: Simon Pegg Interview (http://www.timeout.com/film/news/631.html)


-FD

[Slumlord]

It's been recently announced though not yet confirmed that an Unrated Director's cut might be coming to theaters in time for Halloween. Universal has been rumbling about re-releasing land for a few months now but nothing has been confirmed.


-FD

Well that's a cool idea. Shoulda done that in the first place.

[Pain]

Still not out here yet :cry: Still 2 weeks to go :x GAR will have the next movie out before i see it at this rate!

Although I should be coming over to the US the day before Halloween so I'll catch this if it does get a cinema release.

[goesaround]

The interview was great. It looks like there will be sequel by the tone and the talk.O.K I'll get past my dissapointment. I want to say one thing that I loved about "Land of the Dead" The opening credits were brilliant. Nobody has commented on that and I loved the forest scene when the car stops and the hero threatens to make everyone walk. The forest was seriously Romero.

[zombiekilling101]

man you guys are acting strange "the truth will come out" shit your treating this movie like the dame kennedy assanation "some day the truth will come out" lol.

once again, sorry that it wasnt a dawn of the dead copycat.

[Shredmonkey]

once again, sorry that it wasnt a dawn of the dead copycat.

Most 'to the point' statement sor far. Everyone wants something new and exciting....Until they get it. I still reckon we'll see the same with Land as I remember from Day. In a few years people will be trying to see if other new zombie films live up to Land.

I personally can't wait to see what he does with another one.

[SGT. DEATH]

Im looking foreward to watching this again,it wasn't the greatest film ever made but it wasn' the worst either.Land is a really enjoyed but expected more.I was hoping to see more of the world outside the city.Maybe we will in GARs next films. :drinking:

[jackskellington]

Most 'to the point' statement sor far. Everyone wants something new and exciting....Until they get it.

Land did have something new to offer, but where was the exciting part?

[SGT. DEATH]

Land did have something new to offer, but where was the exciting part?
The whole build up to the movie was exciting. :drinking:

[Shredmonkey]

Land did have something new to offer, but where was the exciting part?

For you clearly nowhere. You can't please all of the people all of the time.....e.t.c.

[Crombie]

For you clearly nowhere. You can't please all of the people all of the time.....e.t.c.
Yes I got the feeling from reviewing this thread beginning to end the other day that Mr. Skellington does not really like Land of the Dead. :lol:

[Zombie Mark]

Most 'to the point' statement sor far. Everyone wants something new and exciting....Until they get it. I still reckon we'll see the same with Land as I remember from Day. In a few years people will be trying to see if other new zombie films live up to Land.

Well, that's actually not the case at all. Those of us who didn't particularly think this was a great film weren't looking for a simple regurgitation of Dawn '78.

Case in point, NOTLD took place in a farm house bordering a cemetary with a group of people that basically disliked each other, were completely consumed with survival, and all were killed. Dawn took place in Philly, across central PA, at a rural hanger, and then ended in a suburban Pittsburgh mall. The group of characters basicallly cared for each other, had to contend with the problems generated by human greed more than surviving the zombies, and half lived in the end.

These movies were very different, but both induced feelings of dread/fear of the undead and concern for fate of the main human characters. Land tried to make me empathize with the zombies more than the people, and made me not care at all what happened to any of the human characters.

Was it a bad movie? No (once again I will say this) it was NOT a bad movie if this angle is your thing. But empathisizing with the undead is simply not what I (and many others here) want out of a zombie film. I'm not a fan of campy zombie films either (Dead Alive, Dead Next Door, etc.).

We're not asking for rehash of Dawn or Night - we just want something that makes us fear or dread the zombies, not want them to eat all the people.

And I'm tired of people here stating that if you don't like this film, you're stupid, you don't like Romero, etc. I'm at least book smart (I have a BS in Mechanical engineering, a law degree, and have been a patent attorney for over 10 yrs), I own a pretty decent sized collection of Dawn items - and only a couple items from other films, I've watched the orginal Dawn well over 200 times, and I own Dawn '78, Night '68, Day, Martin, the Crazies, and Creepshow on dvd.

I simply just did not get what I was looking for in this movie (i.e., fear, apprehension, dread, etc.). And I was damn disappointed!

That said, I am buying Land on dvd the day it comes out because I will watch it again to at least see the special effects - and also to get Mr. Romero some more cash to make a zombie film in his original style. He is my absolute favorite director (though I have to admit that Kubrick is the best director ever) and I truly want him to make another film in this genre so that Land does not have to be his denouement.

[Bad Zombie Night]

These movies were very different, but both induced feelings of dread/fear of the undead and concern for fate of the main human characters. Land tried to make me empathize with the zombies more than the people, and made me not care at all what happened to any of the human characters.

Was it a bad movie? No (once again I will say this) it was NOT a bad movie if this angle is your thing. But empathizing with the undead is simply not what I (and many others here) want out of a zombie film.
I totally agree with you here ZM... To me, trying to empathize with the undead is like expressing compassion for a group of terrorists, just after they killed a group of innocent people... Bub in the Day of the Dead is a lone exception, but trying to side with all the Zombies in Land of the Dead, against what's left of humanity, is a totally different story. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[jackskellington]

Yes I got the feeling from reviewing this thread beginning to end the other day that Mr. Skellington does not really like Land of the Dead. :lol:

LOL!! I still love GAR and give him all the respect for the original trilogy though!! Land just didn't "do it" for me...See Zombie Mark's post above...It pretty much sums up the reasons for those of us who disliked this movie...

[corgi37]

Who cares about pleasing everyone. GAR never has. Fans can be fickle at the best of times, hence the disaster box-office that was Day of the Dead and The Dark Half. Bruiser!! Ergh, that deserved to die.

Anyway, i have read no where that there is an extra 13 minutes. I've read there was 4. If some one can fill me in, please do.

There WILL be extra gore, no doubt. But that might add up to mere seconds, not minutes. There was all sorts of digitally inserted "passing legs", "arms getting in the way", "gun shot flashes", "explosions".

I was really hoping the aparment scene with Cholo would be included, as i have no idea why it was dropped. It read very well. Gory, touching and humerous all in 1 scene.

[Shredmonkey]

I would never accuse someone of being less than intelligent or a Romero hater just because they didn't like land. That would be....well....Less than intelligent on my part. Quite a lot of people did seem to give off a sense of dissapointment. I can very easilly understand this. If I were to expect anything along the lines of the origional trilogy I think I'd have been underwhelmed too.

I think after 20 years Romero should be making different films. I actually adored the idea of empathising with the dead, for me (Notice I did say 'Me') this was a perfect circle from Night. We are the invaders and the destroyers. It's where Romero has been leading us for years.

My comment of 'Can't please all the people' was not meant as a snide remark or a swipe at anyone. Hell, it'd be dull if we all just sat around in a warm rosey glow worshipping all that is Romero.

As a stand alone film I still say Land of the Dead was a more complete and enjoyable experience than the sanitised, MTVish, Dawn 04.

[goesaround]

Well, that's actually not the case at all. Those of us who didn't particularly think this was a great film weren't looking for a simple regurgitation of Dawn '78.

Case in point, NOTLD took place in a farm house bordering a cemetary with a group of people that basically disliked each other, were completely consumed with survival, and all were killed. Dawn took place in Philly, across central PA, at a rural hanger, and then ended in a suburban Pittsburgh mall. The group of characters basicallly cared for each other, had to contend with the problems generated by human greed more than surviving the zombies, and half lived in the end.

These movies were very different, but both induced feelings of dread/fear of the undead and concern for fate of the main human characters. Land tried to make me empathize with the zombies more than the people, and made me not care at all what happened to any of the human characters.

Was it a bad movie? No (once again I will say this) it was NOT a bad movie if this angle is your thing. But empathisizing with the undead is simply not what I (and many others here) want out of a zombie film. I'm not a fan of campy zombie films either (Dead Alive, Dead Next Door, etc.).

We're not asking for rehash of Dawn or Night - we just want something that makes us fear or dread the zombies, not want them to eat all the people.

And I'm tired of people here stating that if you don't like this film, you're stupid, you don't like Romero, etc. I'm at least book smart (I have a BS in Mechanical engineering, a law degree, and have been a patent attorney for over 10 yrs), I own a pretty decent sized collection of Dawn items - and only a couple items from other films, I've watched the orginal Dawn well over 200 times, and I own Dawn '78, Night '68, Day, Martin, the Crazies, and Creepshow on dvd.

I simply just did not get what I was looking for in this movie (i.e., fear, apprehension, dread, etc.). And I was damn disappointed!

That said, I am buying Land on dvd the day it comes out because I will watch it again to at least see the special effects - and also to get Mr. Romero some more cash to make a zombie film in his original style. He is my absolute favorite director (though I have to admit that Kubrick is the best director ever) and I truly want him to make another film in this genre so that Land does not have to be his denouement.
Well said Zombie Mark there is no point arguing Some of us felt we were watching a movie made by someone other then the man who made the other three. I'm sorry but that is it in a nut shell for me. I enjoyed it, I even loved certain things, the credits, the forest, the zombie head snapping back and I am counting the days untill the dvd (I really hope it's not just 4 minutes)And I am even counting more the days until he makes a sequel that I cant stop talking about. It will happen but I'm sorry this wan't it, o.k but there is no point fighting. Hell that would be like..like..well being locked up in a farm house surrounded by flesheaters and arguing all the while.

[Bad Zombie Night]

a bit of news....

Land of the Dead gets banned in the Ukraine!

Article taken from Bloody-disgusting.com, reads:


Variety reports this very interesting news:

Ukraine's Culture Ministry has banned the local release of George A. Romero's "Land of the Dead," citing cultural sensitivities.

The pic's would-be local distrib could be subject to criminal prosecution if it releases the film, and the move spotlights again the tensions over state intereference in the media.

Pic is billed as the "ultimate zombie masterpiece," but zombies clearly are not to the taste of legislators in Kiev, even given the more liberal climate since Viktor Yushchenko took power last year.

The Culture Ministry's expert commission says "Land of the Dead" is "not just another zombie film," and that its graphic depictions of cannibalism could be too close to living memory for some Ukrainians.

"The memory of the Holodomor (the famine that killed millions in the country and sparked episodes of cannibalism) of 1933 is still fresh in our society," commission member Maksym Rostotsky told local press.

"A movie with scenes of people being eaten alive should not be given the go-ahead," said Rostotsky, who also heads the watchdog group TV Viewers' Assn. of Ukrainian Parents.

Back in Russia, it's a very different story.

"Land of the Dead" went out there in August via UIP on 90 prints, earning more than $1 million in 18 days.

Whatever else the Kremlin may be censoring, so far zombies appear to be safe.


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/ATZ%20Pics/land091205.jpg

[SanElizando]

Wow, banned in the Ukraine...

I'm surprised that there's a lot of dislike for the movie, I thought it would be well loved. Having said that, I wouldn't know yet. We don't get this in the UK til next friday, so I still have to wait to see it...

[corgi37]

Goddamn those Ukranians!!

Did Jackskellington put them up to this?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/corgi37/sw018.gif

[Darth Erroneous]

But the sad truth is that Ukraine allowed Gigli.

[jackskellington]

Goddamn those Ukranians!!

Did Jackskellington put them up to this?

LOL!! :lol: No, I only made a couple of calls, but none of them were to the Ukraine!

[Some_Day...]

Oh yes the sexcitement it very high at the moment it's only 2 weeks till UK release!! I think it's gonna do well too because every mag has done an article on it, not just a little piddly review!! Oh joy!! :lol:

[HOO-HAA]

Oh yes the sexcitement it very high at the moment it's only 2 weeks till UK release!! I think it's gonna do well too because every mag has done an article on it, not just a little piddly review!! Oh joy!! :lol:

Have you seen it yet, SD?

[Some_Day...]

Have you seen it yet, SD?

No....why should I stop being so sexcited? :-(

that why I'm so happy because I'm gonna get to see it soon!

[SGT. DEATH]

And still no TV ads yet,at least I havent seen any.I thought at this stage there be lots.Any in nothern Ireland fancy getting togather to go see it in the cinema? :drinking:

[jackskellington]

They cut the TV ads pretty close in the states as well. I was very pissed that there was nothing on television about it until just barely 2 weeks before the release.

[SGT. DEATH]

They cut the TV ads pretty close in the states as well. I was very pissed that there was nothing on television about it until just barely 2 weeks before the release.
Its less than 2 weeks now,maybe they're trying to save money?

[Pain]

There was an ad for Lotd on my MSN messenger shortcut yesterday :)

[jackskellington]

Its less than 2 weeks now,maybe they're trying to save money?

Hate to say it, but I think Universal is pretty much done with this movie except for the upcoming DVD release.

[SGT. DEATH]

Hate to say it, but I think Universal is pretty much done with this movie except for the upcoming DVD release.
The good side on the wait is that boy eats girl is released a week later ill just pop across the border and watch it.Should lift those 2 weekends a bit.I think one should promote the other in Ireland. :drinking:

[Some_Day...]

I haven't seen an official tv ad yet but they did have an advert for it on the tv during the England v Ireland match the other night. I got quite sexcited bout that!!

[SGT. DEATH]

I haven't seen an official tv ad yet but they did have an advert for it on the tv during the England v Ireland match the other night. I got quite sexcited bout that!!
was that not the nothern Ireland slaughter of england match. :lol:

[Pain]

was that not the nothern Ireland slaughter of england match. :lol:

Easy tiger, I don't want to start deleting posts now Sgt. :lol:

The ad I got was a link to the official site, with the UK release date.

[SGT. DEATH]

Easy tiger, I don't want to start deleting posts now Sgt. :lol:

The ad I got was a link to the official site, with the UK release date.
We'll stay on track dont want this thread closed for those who havent seen this yet.

[Pain]

I was joking :)

I still can't wait to see it. Even though I have a horrible feeling I will have to work the day it is released :-( (Sod it, I do the rota's, I'll have the day off!)

I've not read too much of this thread as I don't want it totally spoiled for me. Just a quick glance here and there.

[BLADES]

Hey ya'll, I got some Land news for you, its got a bit of Saw II news in it too.

Land of the Dead News (http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/index.php?Show=4741&Template=newsfull)

Got two interesting pieces of news that normally I wouldn't post, but I've been working on the site since 3- so I might as well keep rollin' (shoot me now). First off if you click here you can read Darren Bousman's journal on the progress of Saw II, which he directed. Basically there are some tid-bits on the gore and score by Charlie Clouser. I also found some interesting news regarding the Ukraine release of Land of the Dead- let's just say it's too much like the real thing. Read on and see what I mean...

Variety reports this very interesting news:

Ukraine's Culture Ministry has banned the local release of George A. Romero's "Land of the Dead," citing cultural sensitivities.

The pic's would-be local distrib could be subject to criminal prosecution if it releases the film, and the move spotlights again the tensions over state intereference in the media.

Pic is billed as the "ultimate zombie masterpiece," but zombies clearly are not to the taste of legislators in Kiev, even given the more liberal climate since Viktor Yushchenko took power last year.

The Culture Ministry's expert commission says "Land of the Dead" is "not just another zombie film," and that its graphic depictions of cannibalism could be too close to living memory for some Ukrainians.

"The memory of the Holodomor (the famine that killed millions in the country and sparked episodes of cannibalism) of 1933 is still fresh in our society," commission member Maksym Rostotsky told local press.

"A movie with scenes of people being eaten alive should not be given the go-ahead," said Rostotsky, who also heads the watchdog group TV Viewers' Assn. of Ukrainian Parents.

Back in Russia, it's a very different story.

"Land of the Dead" went out there in August via UIP on 90 prints, earning more than $1 million in 18 days.

Whatever else the Kremlin may be censoring, so far zombies appear to be safe.

[Quinn]

Actually Universal is not quite done with the film yet. From what some day says it seems that its getting soome big press coverage in the UK. Also Universal is going to rerelease Land in theaters in a unrated format in time for Halloween here in the states. I read about it either at dread central or creature corner.
Have a good day
Quinn

[jackskellington]

...Also Universal is going to rerelease Land in theaters in a unrated format in time for Halloween here in the states.

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me! :lol:

[Quinn]

Here is the link to the dread article about the October release:
http://www.horrorchannel.com/dread/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=2612
Have a good day
Quinn

[Zen Buddakhan]

Oh yes the sexcitement it very high at the moment it's only 2 weeks till UK release!! I think it's gonna do well too because every mag has done an article on it, not just a little piddly review!! Oh joy!! :lol:

Man! and I thought NZ was slow when it premiered here in August! :x
Hmmm.....is England getting its copy delieved by a donkey? :lol:

[corgi37]

So much for the British Empire! They always get movies last. If the movie gets a further delayed release they can buy the dvd on their way out of the cinemas.

With an extra 4 (count them!!) 4 minutes of footage!

So generous. The whole movie will be totally changed. Land of the Dead: Redux.

[jackskellington]

Here is the link to the dread article about the October release:
http://www.horrorchannel.com/dread/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=2612
Have a good day
Quinn

Why in the hell would they put the unrated version out in the theaters at the same time the unrated DVD is released? Waste of time and effort if you ask me. Too little, too late.

[Dagnammit]

They seem to be stepping up the UK ad campaign now. Every bus I've seen today in Glasgow has a massive Land of the Dead design on it.

[Crombie]

Count me in on seeing it if it is re-released in October. I only got to see it once due to a hectic work schedule at the time, but it would be awesome to see it again on the big screen.

[Lefty44709]

I guess it makes some sense to release an unrated version, but at the same time that you are releasing a DVD? I don't see it happening... I HATE "unnamed sources"...

How much more money do you think they would have made if they would have just released it in October to begin with?

[SGT. DEATH]

In Ireland Boy eats girl and Land are released on the same day,I hope to see both one straight afthe the other.I also hope to get a few of us togather to go see these.Although we will have to travel to dublin to do this as BEG wont be released north of the border until much later. :drinking:

[zombiekilling101]

How much more money do you think they would have made if they would have just released it in October to begin with?

alot more than they would when they released it with 2 blockbusters.. idiots.

Thats cool if they release it again.. probably be limited. Id go and see it in the theater again.

Im redoing my room walls and I put up this big ass Land poster right next to my evil dead.:drinking:

[corgi37]

Posters? How....teenage.

[zombiekilling101]

Posters? How....teenage.

(no come:-( back)...............

[Zen Buddakhan]

Im redoing my room walls and I put up this big ass poster right next to my evil dead.:drinking:

"Ahhh...thats better?" :lol:

[devourthesun]

Movie Poster on the walls kick ass. If i wasnt so cheap/broke i would track down alot more horror posters

[SGT. DEATH]

Seen the ad on the tv last night for the first time and now the UK countdown begins. 7 days to go. :drinking:

[Shredmonkey]

Seen quite a few buses driving around with Land Of The Dead advertising. Kind of fun to see Big Daddy staring down at you from a double decker.

[zombiekilling101]

Movie Poster on the walls kick ass. If i wasnt so cheap/broke i would track down alot more horror posters

your damn right.

Just got my German ROTLD today.. gona put that one below my night and to the left of Clockwork Orange....

freakin october needs to come so I can get the movie, among otherthings.

[Zombie Survivor]

LotD is in the Netherlands for over 10 days now... but no commercial. I saw the movie in Belgium though (a month earlier)...

[corgi37]

You guys need girlfriends - BADLY!

I had Stones posters and nudey girls on my walls when i was a rumbunctious teeny boy.

[fatbot]

as the opening of land of the dead nears in the UK Empire film magazine has done their top 25 zombie movies check it out
http://www.empireonline.co.uk/site/incinemas/

[Bad Zombie Night]

as the opening of land of the dead nears in the UK Empire film magazine has done their top 25 zombie movies check it out
http://www.empireonline.co.uk/site/incinemas/



This thread sits well in here. :)

[Lefty44709]

After watching Resident Evil: Apocalypse (on HBO this weekend)... I have a new found respect for Land of the Dead!

Now I'm actually looking forward to the DVD release to give it a second chance. :)

[Bad Zombie Night]

Well... All I can say about Land is that whether I like, dislike, or find it somewhere in the middle, it is not based on curve. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[Lefty44709]

Yeah, but you can get an appreciation for things when you compare them to something else.

Still don't like LOTD very much, but at least it didn't make me feel ill....

[The Blind Dead]

Well... All I can say about Land is that whether I like, dislike, or find it somewhere in the middle, it is not based on curve. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif
I agree. Watching House of the Dead gave me no newfound appreciation for Land. :)

[jackskellington]

Glad to see Day at number 2 on that top 25 list!!! Right On!!!

[as_i_lay_dying]

uh so when does land of the dead come out on dvd? cause the site said today, but walmart doesnt get it till like october 17th or something

[Bad Zombie Night]

uh so when does land of the dead come out on dvd? cause the site said today, but walmart doesnt get it till like october 17th or something
Actually the Rated & Unrated versions are set to debut on October the 18th.
Here's a link at Movies Online with the details.
Article Link: New Land of the Dead R-Rated DVD Cover (http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_5486.html) http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[zombie2005]

Actually the Rated & Unrated versions are set to debut on October the 18th.
Here's a link at Movies Online with the details.
Article Link: New Land of the Dead R-Rated DVD Cover (http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_5486.html) http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

Anyone have any more romero interviews links about his not so succesful LAND movie.

[SGT. DEATH]

" more days til we get it here and then the post wars begin again on this thread.I cant wait to see this again.

[Some_Day...]

Going to see it on friday so I can join in after that....I'm sure it's gonna kick arse!!

[Bad Zombie Night]

Anyone have any more romero interviews links about his not so succesful LAND movie. You can check out the posts on this thread for past articles, but there are well over 2,000 posts, and it would probably take you until Christmas to read them all... Here's a list of links to news articles for Land of the Dead at Movies Online... They are in chronological order starting from the bottom on up.

Link: Land of the Dead (http://www.moviesonline.ca/film33.htm) (Scroll to the bottom, until you see the heading for 'Land of the Dead Movie News') http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[Zen Buddakhan]

Excellent! The numbers are picking up again for visitors to ATZ!...54+ tonight! :)
Thanks LOTD for your slow global release. :lol:

[corgi37]

It's gonna blitz on dvd! Anyone got the current cinema takings? Must be near $40mil. $35? $30?

[Cybopath]

Tommorow in the UK :D
Mind you some of us in the UK have already seen it at the premire with Romero himself, cough cough :D lol.

[Dagnammit]

Tommorow in the UK :D
Mind you some of us in the UK have already seen it at the premire with Romero himself, cough cough :D lol.

Haha! Me too! :drinking:

[Dagnammit]

It's gonna blitz on dvd! Anyone got the current cinema takings? Must be near $40mil. $35? $30?

Currently the worldwide box office is about $37 million.

[SGT. DEATH]

Got the paper today and the damb cinema is putting land into screen 4,not even giving it a chance.Ill have to travel 30miles to watch it with Spiral and Andy.Getting plenty of ads on TV now though.

[badpuddytat]

Myself and 35 friends are going to see it........dressed as zombies.


We intend to invade the cinema, then go out clubbing after. i am going for a "zombie naughty catholic schoolgirl" thing, a zombie with a kink.

:)

[Bad Zombie Night]

Got the paper today and the damb cinema is putting land into screen 4,not even giving it a chance.
What do you mean they're putting it into screen 4? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Confused.gif

[zombiekilling101]

What do you mean they're putting it into screen 4? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Confused.gif

probably what limited is for us

[Pain]

probably what limited is for us

It's probably the smallest auditorium in his local multiplex

[eardrumbuz]

It's probably the smallest auditorium in his local multiplex

that's what i figured. some of our multiplexes have bigger screens and more seating in theaters 1 and 2, where the rest are considerably smaller.

[eardrumbuz]

Myself and 35 friends are going to see it........dressed as zombies.


We intend to invade the cinema, then go out clubbing after. i am going for a "zombie naughty catholic schoolgirl" thing, a zombie with a kink.

:)

sounds like fun. bringing a camera i hope!

[zombie2005]

Ok I am having a fit right now.

Land Of The Dead game is only for xbox and PC. I only play PS2

Game looks so cool, why cant they have it for all platforms.

Thanks For The Links guys

[Bad Zombie Night]

Ok I am having a fit right now.

Land Of The Dead game is only for xbox and PC. I only play PS2

Game looks so cool, why cant they have it for all platforms.


Xbox might have control of the game's rights for that very reason... So if you want to play it that badly, you'll just have to run out, and buy an Xbox system. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[Dagnammit]

I read somewhere that LotD: RtFG wasn't released on PlayStation due to a tight schedule. It takes longer to port a game onto PS2 because its graphics processor isn't as powerful as that of the XBox and the creators have to write new, simplified code for it.

[Pain]

At long bloody last, it's out in the UK today!!! :drinking:

Now I just have to wait til next Tuesday for an evening off :x

[Bad Zombie Night]

I read somewhere that LotD: RtFG wasn't released on PlayStation due to a tight schedule. It takes longer to port a game onto PS2 because its graphics processor isn't as powerful as that of the XBox and the creators have to write new, simplified code for it.
They should create an adapter so you could play Xbox games on your PS2, and vice versa... I guess that they would consider that hacking though. :roll: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[Some_Day...]

YEHAW!!! (don't ask the sexcitement is just too much to contain!!)

I'm goin to see it tonight (as I'm sure you all know!!) and I know I'm gonna lurve it!!

[akira12]

the film finaly hits uk cinamas the day ive been waitin for and i have to wait cos my girl wants to go c it with me, wo is me :cry:

[Cybopath]

Haha! Me too! :drinking:

Lol hope you weren't the guy who asked the embarrising question about Zombies farming humans.

geese lol

[corgi37]

$37 mill is still pretty crappy. Hope the Poms can boost that bottom line up a bit.

Why you wouldnt wait less than a month for the dvd is beyond me, but i guess its cool to see it on the big screen.

And i second the motion that i wanna see pics of the zombie school girl!!

[2tall2slow2]

I've posted this elsewhere but this is my view on Land of the Dead


Just got back from the 2.35 showing and thought i would put down a few words about Land.
I remember coming out of Day of the Dead being very disappointed. Looking back now i was expecting Dawn of the Dead part 2. Of course it wasn't. Even today i still do not rate Day very highly, i lose interest for the last half hour.
I was not disappointed at all with Land of the Dead. In fact i thought it was very good.
I think the movie has upset some people because they have tried to fit it somewhere in the timeline of the Dead series when its not. Day of the Dead for me was the end of the human civilisation. All hope was lost. A rome like structured city full of people who are trying to "ignore the problem" just doesn't fit into the trilogy. "An all new cycle of horror begins" is a perfect tag line for Land of the Dead. Its definately a Romero zombie movie, just not a dead series movie.
Some of the imagery was wonderful. The bird in the cage. The people standing behind barbed wire fences, luggage in hand. The sky flowers.
I must confess to reading the script and not expecting much which seemed to be confirmed by some of the scathing reviews, but i have been pleasantly surprised by a very good movie.
I watched this one on my own on purpose for many reasons - mainly because i wanted to give it my full attention, but i also didn't want to see my friends rip Georges work to shreds if it stank.
Im happy to say it will be recommended to many people who aren't necessarily into zombie movies but will get the "message"

A few problems i had with the movie

1) What was Cholo going to do with the money from Kaufman? I understand the use of the money within the city for trading purposes, but surely he would have had to leave the city after getting it.
2) The ending - I would have blown the piss out of the zombies crossing the bridge after what had just happened before with Fiddlers Green.

GAR has done it again. Just not the same way as before.
I remember reading an early review of it and the reviewer said the movie was still with him as he wrote his review. Thats how i felt after. On the surface it is a standard action movie but there is so much imagery, references and subtle humour that you forgive the weak plot and admire the craft.
Thats Romero for you.

Bring on the unrated dvd.
Then bring on a sequel but not 20 years later

[Chibi]

yeah i saw it today i loved it!
was the zombie who bit the young kid at start supposed to be Burb or look like him??
lol and yeah "no there just want somewhere to go" well dumbass u wud have somewhere to go if it wasnt for all them inthe 1st place!!
haha also i went OH LOOK ITS TOM SAVINI and COOL SIMON PEGG and OH NO! really loud in the cinema at the zombie sightings and when the zombies all ignored the fireworks for the people :(

[zombiekilling101]

yeah i saw it today i loved it!
was the zombie who bit the young kid at start supposed to be Burb or look like him??
lol and yeah "no there just want somewhere to go" well dumbass u wud have somewhere to go if it wasnt for all them inthe 1st place!!
haha also i went OH LOOK ITS TOM SAVINI and COOL SIMON PEGG and OH NO! really loud in the cinema at the zombie sightings and when the zombies all ignored the fireworks for the people :(

nah it wasnt bub, that zombie was a cop/security guard wasnt he?

Yes that is a really badass part where they ignore the sky flowers.

[Chibi]

doh! i mean the zombie who jumps on mexicon dude from the cooler, he looked just like burb and i swear he had a collar on hmmm

[Dismal]

I still havent seen this movie yet :( i cant wait to pick up the dvd though.

[zombiekilling101]

doh! i mean the zombie who jumps on mexicon dude from the cooler, he looked just like burb and i swear he had a collar on hmmm

I dont think so, I saw it twice and it didnt look like him. Plus Bub was underground in Florida, im sure he could have figured out the ladder though.

[Barbra's brother]

I thought he looked a lot like Bub too, but I'll have to get the DVD in a couple of weeks to find out if it is. That's one more scene I'll have to watch in slo-mo, LOL!

[zombiekilling101]

I will bet you money that its not bub, have paypal?

Im trying to see if I can get to the ONE time only showing of it unrated in one theater thats relativley close.

[Chibi]

I will bet you money that its not bub, have paypal?

Im trying to see if I can get to the ONE time only showing of it unrated in one theater thats relativley close.

yes i guessed its not THE burb i mean it could of been a link to him, like we saw Tom Savini's character from dawn of the dead as a zombie, yet we all know he would of been eaten after he was shot.

[Some_Day...]

Well my Friday night devoted to Land of the Dead turned out to be....

...a complete success!! I loved the film and the cinema was packed which makes me think that this may be big over here. Every review as been fantastic and people seemed to really like it!!

It had Romero's typical humour, the political thinking points and a good amount of gore.

There were obviously things that Romero didn't do with the film that he should have and things that he did do that he shouldn't have...but over all I thought the film fit in nicely with the previous three.

Romero is back and he has kicked ass! :)

[Zombie Survivor]

You're damn right Some Day...! LotD rules! Romero is back on his throne :clap:

[Dagnammit]

Lol hope you weren't the guy who asked the embarrising question about Zombies farming humans.

geese lol

No. That was just cringe-worthy, wasn't it?

Did you go to the hour-long Q&A session with George on the Saturday morning? There were all these teenage kids asking George the most predictable questions ("I'm making my own zombie movie, any advice you could give me?") in the most impenetrable Scottish accents. It took him about ten minutes to work out what was being said, and then when he did understand it, he was almost rolling his eyes with boredom. Haha! :lol:

I don't think they gave him the best impression of Scotland's intellect. :roll:

[joesmithncm]

On Monday, October 17th, the director's cut of George A. Romero's LAND OF THE DEAD comes to select movie theaters for only One Night! Be there and see the special uncut version that has never played in theaters before plus catch an exclusive interview with horror icon, George Romero. Gather your friends, get your tickets, and get ready to be scared! This screening will be in theatres for only One Night and seating is limited, so get your tickets now! The screening will take place at select Regal, United Artists, and Edwards movie screens across the country. All shows start at 8:00pm Local. Visit www.Fangoria.com for more event details, a list of Host Theatres and to purchase your tickets in advance. Brought to you by Fangoria Entertainment, Universal Studios, and National CineMedia.

[jackskellington]

Doesn't it hit DVD the very next day? Thanks for the news, but I'll pass. I don't like getting sucker punched twice.

[jackskellington]

You're damn right Some Day...! LotD rules! Romero is back on his throne :clap:

Land made me wanna sit on the throne as well!! :poo: :lol:

[Darth Erroneous]

Unfortunatly, all my friends (yes, both of them) went with me to the theatrical cut of LOTD. I don't think they'll want to go with me to see the Director's Cut. :-( And I know that if I go alone, I will either:

A. Be hit on by the scariest goth chick in the theater.
B. Be hit on by the most extreme jailbair in the theater.
or
C. Be hit on by the creepy janitor (in the theater).

I'll pass.

[Darth Erroneous]

I ate Chipotle before I saw...

George A. Romero's

Land of the Dead



...and then we got ice cream.

[Lefty44709]

I have the feeling that if it wasn't George A Romeros name on this movie, a lot of people's reviews would be much more negative...

[SICBELLY]

Reason: Still you feed us lies from the tablecloth!

A-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA.....OOOHH!

[Darth Erroneous]

A-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA.....OOOHH!
LOL! :lol: I was wondering when someone would pick up on my editing reasons!

[9th Lv. Paladin]

That suck, the theaters in my city are so narrow minded! Oh well, I'll just have to wait that one extra day, and settle for a smaller screen.

[Some_Day...]

Unfortunatly, all my friends (yes, both of them) went with me to the theatrical cut of LOTD. I don't think they'll want to go with me to see the Director's Cut. :-( And I know that if I go alone, I will either:

A. Be hit on by the scariest goth chick in the theater.
B. Be hit on by the most extreme jailbair in the theater.
or
C. Be hit on by the creepy janitor (in the theater).

I'll pass.

Wow you certainly regard yourself highly!! who says anyone is gonna hit on you? i don't go to the pics to hit on people...it's fookin dark in there...god knows what you're chatting up!!

[Bad Zombie Night]

On Monday, October 17th, the director's cut of George A. Romero's LAND OF THE DEAD comes to select movie theaters for only One Night! Be there and see the special uncut version that has never played in theaters before plus catch an exclusive interview with horror icon, George Romero. Gather your friends, get your tickets, and get ready to be scared! This screening will be in theatres for only One Night and seating is limited, so get your tickets now! The screening will take place at select Regal, United Artists, and Edwards movie screens across the country. All shows start at 8:00pm Local. Visit www.Fangoria.com (http://www.fangoria.com/) for more event details, a list of Host Theatres and to purchase your tickets in advance. Brought to you by Fangoria Entertainment, Universal Studios, and National CineMedia.
There is no reason why this thread announcement couldn't go into the official Land of the Dead thread. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[Kemper]

I have the feeling that if it wasn't George A Romeros name on this movie, a lot of people's reviews would be much more negative...

I think that some people here who didn't like it would have had to bring a change of underwear to the theatre if someone else directed it, because they liked it so much. Some didn't get what they wanted.

[jackskellington]

I still respect Romero as a filmmaker, but I put Land on the same shelf as Bruiser. There's a HUGE new multiplex that just completed construction in my city and they announced that the opening date would be mid-October. I don't know if they'll be showing the uncut Land there, but it really wouldn't make a difference. The only thing I'm anticipating for October is The Fog remake!

[Crombie]

Man, that sucks, was hoping to catch this in Canada. Oh well, will be getting the DVD anyways the day after.

[Barbra's brother]

The DVD promises to be a whole lot better than the theatrical release anyway. I can't wait to add it to my collection!

[corgi37]

No way is LOTD in the same league as Bruiser. Bruiser isnt even in a league. I dont even consider Bruiser a movie. Just a collection of moving images. Man, what a crock that flick was!

I also notice the spelling and grammar skills are sliding on this thread. Lets not degenerate people!

[Cybopath]

No. That was just cringe-worthy, wasn't it?

Did you go to the hour-long Q&A session with George on the Saturday morning? There were all these teenage kids asking George the most predictable questions ("I'm making my own zombie movie, any advice you could give me?") in the most impenetrable Scottish accents. It took him about ten minutes to work out what was being said, and then when he did understand it, he was almost rolling his eyes with boredom. Haha! :lol:

I don't think they gave him the best impression of Scotland's intellect. :roll:

Yep I know almost makes you embarrised to be scottish. When the M.C said "I'm sorry he's Scottish" I felt like saying no he's just a ned.

I never went to the Q.A thing but it sounds like i would have been embarrised by stupid poeple who don't actually know what the films are about and who speak in such slangy scottish accents that I wouldn't understand them never mind an American.

[corgi37]

Spelling!!

[Barbra's brother]

LOL Corgi, you crack me up!

[Dagnammit]

Yep I know almost makes you embarrised to be scottish. When the M.C said "I'm sorry he's Scottish" I felt like saying no he's just a ned.

I never went to the Q.A thing but it sounds like i would have been embarrised by stupid poeple who don't actually know what the films are about and who speak in such slangy scottish accents that I wouldn't understand them never mind an American.

Yeah, pretty much. I was gonna ask a question about Martin but by the time Romero had actually answered a few, I was too embarassed to speak. I was just waiting for someone to ask "Who would win out of zombies and Pinhead?" That's how bad it was. :doh: :roll: :lol:

[Pain]

Am actually going to get to go and see Lotd tomorrow :)

[doctorFreakazoid]

I can't believe that there is such a huge difference in release dates for this movie! I mean, I believe it, but I just wonder why?

[Dagnammit]

At the weekend, Land of the Dead entered the UK box office chart at #3, grossing $1,546,486 from 319 screens. Not too shabby, but not overwhelmingly great.

The worldwide box office now stands at $39,505,427.

Movie Zone's analysis:

03 Land of the dead:-
Nearly beating Revolver for second place, Land of the dead settled for 3rd with £870,285. Opening on 319 screens, it's opening was just behind Revolver as the 44th best of the year so far. Not as good as Dawn of the dead's £1.9m opening, which went on to gross £5.5m, Land should see it's final gross in the £3 - 4m region.

Bear in mind that those figures are in British Pounds Sterling.

[Pain]

You can add my few quid on to that tomorrow :lol:

Like you said Dagnammit, not too shabby :)

[corgi37]

Easily LOTD will smash the $40mill barrier.

God, the more i try to talk it up, the more i realise how badly this flick did. Damn you all to hell! You stupid, weak, Gothic music loving, illiterate kids. I blame you all. If the world was made up of middle aged farts like me, this film would have been a huge smash. But, nooooooooo. It's all "Fantastic 4" this, and "War of the Worlds" that.

But there is hope. Great hope. The worlds worst actor, and most lucky bloke cause how he gets to make films amazes me, but that Duece Bigalow guy was in Oz this week. Anyway, the 1st Duece did ok in cinemas, about $40mill. But earnt twice that on dvd! Twice!!

So, LOTD, surely, can at least match $40mill from dvd sales. Fingers crossed. Either way, i dont think there will be a 5th.

P.S. the word is "embarrassed".

[Zombie Mark]

I think that some people here who didn't like it would have had to bring a change of underwear to the theatre if someone else directed it, because they liked it so much. Some didn't get what they wanted.
Once again, I have to pipe in on crap like this. I've read all the favorable reviews since this hit the UK, and kept silent. Frankly, I'm happy for those who enjoyed Land - I honestly don't relish disappointment in others.

However, I don't care if the Director's name was Scorsese, Kubrick, Corgi37, etc. - it still would not have provided me the experience I seek in the zombie genre. That's it, its not an anti-Romero slam, its just not what I wanted, and I'm not going to praise the Emperor's apparel just because my favorite director made this film.

[doctorFreakazoid]

I would have preferred if the movie was geared more to the horror genre, instead of being primarily an action film. But that seems to be the fate of many a horror flick. I still liked it, but it left me feeling a little "empty".

[The Blind Dead]

However, I don't care if the Director's name was Scorsese, Kubrick, Corgi37, etc. - it still would not have provided me the experience I seek in the zombie genre. That's it, its not an anti-Romero slam, its just not what I wanted, and I'm not going to praise the Emperor's apparel just because my favorite director made this film.
I've talked to genre directors/writers who are HUGE Romero fans and off the record...most disliked Land. Some believe there was studio interference which I feel is just their way of excusing Romero's obvious flop by insisting people MADE Romero screw his own movie up.

Honestly, I just wasn't feeling it. I'm no huge Romero fan and I'm one of the few who feel the whole socio-political commentary thing is bent way out of proportion but after 20 years of waiting for Land, even I was anticipating the big mammajamma of zombie films and we just appeared to have gotten...well...less.

You are very right though...people are praising the Emperor's new duds and it's a bit disappointing. I'm actually seeing reviews in which some horror review sites are giving Land 4 and 5 stars...4 AND 5 STARS??!! *shrugs*

[Lefty44709]

But, nooooooooo. It's all "Fantastic 4" this, and "War of the Worlds" that.



War of the Worlds was a MUCH better movie than LOTD. At least I cared about a couple of characters in THAT movie. And the scene where the mob attacked the family to take the car said a helluva lot more about humanity than ANYTHING in LOTD did...

[Chibi]

war of the worlds was an excellent film, fantastic 4 tho it was haha oh man hahahaha oh man it was shite

[doctorFreakazoid]

I'd like Land of the Dead better if it hadn't been put out by George Romero. I think a big part of the problem was that many of his fans had a higher expectation for the movie. Especially since it took so long before he added a new sequel. It was kinda disappointing.

[zombiekilling101]

Once again, I have to pipe in on crap like this. I've read all the favorable reviews since this hit the UK, and kept silent. Frankly, I'm happy for those who enjoyed Land - I honestly don't relish disappointment in others.

However, I don't care if the Director's name was Scorsese, Kubrick, Corgi37, etc. - it still would not have provided me the experience I seek in the zombie genre. That's it, its not an anti-Romero slam, its just not what I wanted, and I'm not going to praise the Emperor's apparel just because my favorite director made this film.


so the point of this post is to get it clear that you didnt like it but its still ok if others do?

[Bad Zombie Night]

so the point of this post is to get it clear that you didnt like it but its still ok if others do?

No. That's not what he said.

Frankly, I'm happy for those who enjoyed Land - I honestly don't relish disappointment in others.

[Zombie Mark]

so the point of this post is to get it clear that you didnt like it but its still ok if others do?
Thanks BZN for answering ZK101. And yes ZK101, I'm glad that you and others liked the film - I know we all have different tastes, so if this provided you with a satisfying experience, than that's great! (and I'm honestly not being sarcastic in the least)

But I'd like to add that my purpose for that particular post was to assert that its BS to think that those who didn't particularly like Land would have appreciated it more had another director helmed the film. Rather, we would still have been disappointed because it did not generate the reaction/emotion we seek in a zombie film.

[corgi37]

I guess after all this time, GAR just wanted to make something different. I mean, he couldnt really make a claustrophobic movie again. He'd already made 3 in the genre. With the budget he had, and the premise he developed (ignoring the problem, post 9-11 etc), i thought he delivered a great flick.

I've calmed down a bit now. Its over. People dont like it - bad luck for them. I did, thats all that matters.

I dont think he'll make another movie, let alone a zombie one. Well, maybe Diamond Deadi if it aint (er, um) dead, but that will be it.

I hope some one like Nicotero picks up the mantle and makes a 5th related installment. I dont think Savini could be bothered. Nicotero did alot of directing on LOTD anyway.

The only thing i didnt really like about the movie was its short length. I could have gladly watched anothe hour. The gore was amazing. I cant believe he got away with so much!

Particularly considering DAWN04 showed really so little (when you think about it).

I am really pissed the dvd has 4 whole minutes. Man, that just sucks the big one.

Anyway, cheers to you all. If you ever come to Oz...

...dont look me up!


hahhahahaha-fart-ha.

[Zombie Mark]

People dont like it - bad luck for them. I did, thats all that matters.
Exactly my point! You liked it, and I respect and understand the fact that you did. We just all need to be adults here and understand that intelligent, reasonable people can have greatly varying tastes.

And Nicotero picking up mantle would be a great thing!

[zombie2005]

After watching Day Of The Dead for the first time years ago :) I very much hated it. It was nothing like dawn of the dead or night of the living dead. It was weak with little zombie action.

Years had passed, and I keeped watching it and all of a sudden liked it and realized the points in the movie as well.

For those of you who did not like land of the dead, you will eventually get it the story I mean and like it as well.

Dont forget Day of the dead has a smart zombie, and dawn of the dead as well as night of the living dead all had smart zombies.

Months maybe years passed by when land of the dead story takes place, so they are in the future adapting a new way of life. Technology a little more advance, as they live in a life with zombies rule the world.

[doctorFreakazoid]

I thought there were very good parts in the movie. The FX were great, and the story made sense because people had become lax in their behaviors due to the fact that the zombies weren't really being considered a threat anymore. I would have liked it more if it had shown more people being really threatened by the zombies. Perhaps the street level people having to worry about the zombies, and always looking over their shoulder. There just wasn't a sense of impending doom. I know that was Romero's intent. Plenty of muscle and firepower, but not enough fear.

[corgi37]

I defended the "invasion" whole heartedly, but yeah, i kind of agree when the zombies invaded there was not nearly enough panic and threat.

2 chicks kissing - argh! 2 dead hands come through the stall!

But, the people being surrounded, and the zombies not being affected by the sky flowers any more, was just sheer brilliance. One of GAR's best ever moments. Particularly that "snarling" zombie. Oh, and the suited guys reaction.

The over head shots were not too scary either. They should have used a stack more CGI for that.

But, its all minor quibbles. Looking forward to the dvd so much. Oh, and for Aussies (i think i am the only one now) i dont think we are getting the unrated version. The one we are getting is marked down as 93 minutes. However, i have heard that the running time between NTSC and PAL is different, so it might be the same after all. DAWN04 had a different running time, but was exactly the same as the U.S. unrated version.

[eardrumbuz]

I'd like Land of the Dead better if it hadn't been put out by George Romero. I think a big part of the problem was that many of his fans had a higher expectation for the movie. Especially since it took so long before he added a new sequel. It was kinda disappointing.

In general, I don't think opinions of a movie should depend on who directed it (I mean, either you like it or you don't, right?), this comment really pins it down. The fans had 20 years to create the story and images in their minds. How could any movie live up to such expectations? Romero was sure to disappoint many people, no matter what he came up with. Overall, I liked it very much, but I was also disappointed with several things. Too bad. I do hope he comes out with another one someday.

[Emper0r]

So is the unrated version of Land of the Dead still being released in theatres for Halloween?

[Pain]

At last. I have seen the bloody thing!! Not as bad as I expected, but then again not as good as I hoped it would be.

[nirvroxx]

So is the unrated version of Land of the Dead still being released in theatres for Halloween?
its coming out the day before its released, here in L.A theres only going to be one showing at 1 theater @ 8 pm...in fact, I gotta buy my tickets!

[corgi37]

This is from bloody disgusting. YOu LOTD haters are gonna freak! hahaha
TEN MINUTES WITH
DIRECTOR GEORGE ROMERO
By Elaine Lamkin

I recently had the brief but very pleasurable opportunity to speak with George “Call me George” Romero about current and future projects he is working on while at the same time promoting his current film, Land of the Dead. George will also be appearing at this year’s Chiller Theatre, October 28-30 at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, NJ along with former Romero co-stars Judith O’Dea and Ken Foree, so far.

BD: Will there be a sequel to your current film, “Land of the Dead”?

GR: If I live, I hope so. I’d like to wait until something else happens in the world to generate a new idea but with things the way they are now, it could be a dirty bomb and…that’s all folks. But yes, my plan is for “Land of the Dead” to be the 4th of six films.

BD: I heard a rumor that the next film might be titled “World of the Dead”. Any credence to that rumor?

GR: That has nothing to do with me, never heard of it. But if you know who IS doing such a film, have him give me a call.

BD: What happened with you and “Masters of Horror”? Why did you drop out?

GR: I didn’t so much “drop out” as “run out of time”. I was working with Mick Garris, who is a wonderful guy, and I wanted to write my own thing for the series but the time simply wasn’t there. I’m still working on my story now, while I’m promoting “Land of the Dead” so hopefully, if “Masters of Horror” gets picked up, I’ll get another shot at doing it for the series.

BD: I have heard that you may be adapting one of Stephen King’s novels. What’s the truth behind that rumor?

GR: No rumor. Steve and I go way back and he’s a great guy and I wanted to do “The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon”, which is a wonderful story. I’ve actually already written the adaptation and wanted Dakota Fanning for the lead role. But Hollywood thought the story was “too soft”, especially with my name attached to it so it’s on hold for now. But we came VERY close to doing it! Perhaps one day soon…

BD: You are going to be at Chiller at the end of October. How many of your former actors do you expect will be there with you?

GR: I have no idea! I have a manager who simply tells me to be somewhere and I show up. I know Ken (Foree) will be there as he’s always there and you can’t miss him, he’s such a big guy. And Judy O’Dea is supposed to show up. Other than them, I haven’t a clue. But everyone make sure and stop by to say “Hi” at the very least because I KNOW I’ll be there!

Interview by Elaine Lamkin
October 2005

[Quinn]

Here is a link to some of the extra gore in the dvd: http://www.landofthedeadmovie.net/dvd/lotd_gore_700k.mov

Also go to creature corner for a interview with Romero.
Have a good day
Quinn

[zombiekilling101]

its coming out the day before its released, here in L.A theres only going to be one showing at 1 theater @ 8 pm...in fact, I gotta buy my tickets!

Wohoo! he got tickets and its gona be badass. I hope its not going to be too crowded but it probably will since its only 1 showing.

[Zombie Mark]

YOu LOTD haters are gonna freak! hahaha
We prefer the term "LOTD disappointeders"!! Come on, isn't OZ a PC country? :)

Seriously though, I will buy the dvd on day 1 if just to see the effects again, and maybe (hopefully) to find a greater appreciation of the film.

[Bad Zombie Night]

Here is a link to some of the extra gore in the dvd: http://www.landofthedeadmovie.net/dvd/lotd_gore_700k.mov

Also go to creature corner for a interview with Romero.
Have a good day
Quinn
Great film footage Quinn! Thanks for posting the link. :) http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[Lefty44709]

GR: If I live, I hope so. I’d like to wait until something else happens in the world to generate a new idea but with things the way they are now, it could be a dirty bomb and…that’s all folks. But yes, my plan is for “Land of the Dead” to be the 4th of six films.


Oh god, two more? This series has run its course already... whats next Zombies running for political office or something?

[Bad Zombie Night]

Oh god, two more? This series has run its course already... whats next Zombies running for political office or something?
Do you remember that super smart leader the Gremlins had in Gremlins 2? How about a super smart Zombie leader? Too bad Tony Randall isn't around anymore to play that part, and do that character's voice. :lol: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[Lefty44709]

Do you remember that super smart leader the Gremlins had in Gremlins 2? How about a super smart Zombie leader? Too bad Tony Randall isn't around anymore to play that part, and do that character's voice. :lol: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif


LOL... "Now was that civilized? I think not." One of my favorite movie moments of all time.

Back to LOTD, I just dont see any use for two more movies, regardless of the quality of LOTD, what is there left to explore? Perhaps next movie, the Zombies and Humans will run through fields hand in hand.

[SGT. DEATH]

I dont see how any fan of zombies can knock another 2 films (without seeing them)from the man who created the moderned zombie even if he/she didnt like the last film GAR made.Come on LOTD wasnt that bad that GAR should stop making films.Dawn 78 wasn't just his best,but was the best zombie film ever as voted on this site in a number of occasions and in my personal view.It can bettered but only by GAR and I think he will. :drinking:

[zombiekilling101]

I dont see how any fan of zombies can knock another 2 films (without seeing them)from the man who created the moderned zombie even if he/she didnt like the last film GAR made.Come on LOTD wasnt that bad that GAR should stop making films.Dawn 78 wasn't just his best,but was the best zombie film ever as voted on this site in a number of occasions and in my personal view.It can bettered but only by GAR and I think he will. :drinking:

seriouslly man, I cant get why ZOMBIE fans dont want ZOMBIE movies, especially from the director that has brought them so very great ones.

[corgi37]

Well, at the rate he made his 1st 4, he'd be 125 years old before he finishes the next 2.

Anyway, here's a little link from imdb.
http://www.landofthedeadmovie.net/dvd/lotd_gore_700k.mov

[eardrumbuz]

Back to LOTD, I just dont see any use for two more movies, regardless of the quality of LOTD, what is there left to explore? Perhaps next movie, the Zombies and Humans will run through fields hand in hand.

HA! I would seriously love to see that! Maybe not from Romero, but not from a Troma type either. I'd like something a little more upscale. Heck, maybe give Romero the director's chair, I dunno. Anyway, a zombie love story where something goes wrong and, of course, the zombies start devouring their lovers...that would be awesome.


But again, getting back to LOTD... I do still like the movie. But after watching The Many Days Of Day Of The Dead last night, I do feel a bit more let down by Land in that they discuss a possible next film and how it would top (or outdo? I forget what they say exactly) the first three. And, of course, they also talk lots about the original script for Day, making me feel like that's more what we should've seen in a next (and bigger) film. In a way, that sorta is what's portrayed in Land, but now we get only the "above gound" part of Day. A film as Romero originally intended, encompassing both the above and underground elements would've been the ultimate. I'm sure the team feel the same way, no matter how much they like what they did with Land. As Savini put it, the original script was like Ben Hur with zombies! That's what we shoulda been treated to, a real epic zombie film.

Speaking of Savini, in the interview (done in 2002 or 03? for the dvd) he speaks about the potential next project as if he's right there in it. Anyone have any real info as to why he didn't work more on Land Of The Dead?

[Lefty44709]

I dont see how any fan of zombies can knock another 2 films (without seeing them)from the man who created the moderned zombie even if he/she didnt like the last film GAR made.Come on LOTD wasnt that bad that GAR should stop making films.Dawn 78 wasn't just his best,but was the best zombie film ever as voted on this site in a number of occasions and in my personal view.It can bettered but only by GAR and I think he will. :drinking:

Look, if he makes another film, I'd be there on opening night again... but 6 movies in any one series is a bit much. I'm a huge Star Wars fan, but episodes I and II were still a letdown... It's the same exact thing.

I just don't see where this particular series can go, I'm sure he can figure something out, but this last movie was a little stale.

Who knows? Maybe the next film will deal with the Zombies having to cope with humans...

[corgi37]

Did ya'll check the link i gave ya? It's heaps of gore moments from LOTD. Unrated i believe!!!

God, i do ya's a favour, and look what you do. You ignore me.

[eardrumbuz]

Loved the extra footage! Especially towards the end when the guy lifts his head to look at his disemboweled body...heehee. Thanks for the link.

Lefty, I love that idea! Zombies in all the lead roles, and they have to deal with those pesky humans... fantastic!

[Quinn]

Corgi, I dont mean to give you any guff but I kinda posted the same link a couple of posts above yours. I think that might be the reason for the low feedback.
Have a good day
Quinn

[Tyrant]

Simon Pegg, Shaun from Shaun of the Dead, is a zombie in the movie

[eardrumbuz]

Simon Pegg, Shaun from Shaun of the Dead, is a zombie in the movie

as is Edgar Wright. I wouldn't expect you to sift through 200 pages of posts looking for that info, but it was mentioned about 100 pages or so back :)

cheers anyway :drinking:

[jackskellington]

That extra gore stuff is excellent! If the movie was like that then I would've loved it, but unfortunately for anyone who hasn't seen the movie yet, those scenes, much like the trailer, are very misleading. I haven't posted on this thread in a good while but I have been keeping up with it. As for GAR saying that this is hopefully his 4th of 6 zombie films, I'm all for that, but PLEASE let one of them be what the fans, (most of them), want rather than what he wants.

[eardrumbuz]

As for GAR saying that this is hopefully his 4th of 6 zombie films, I'm all for that, but PLEASE let one of them be what the fans, (most of them), want rather than what he wants.


[expression=wince] Ooh... [/wince] I don't want to see anybody make anything (music, film, etc...) that isn't what they want. That's usually where all the bad art comes from.

[Lefty44709]

Loved the extra footage! Especially towards the end when the guy lifts his head to look at his disemboweled body...heehee. Thanks for the link.

Lefty, I love that idea! Zombies in all the lead roles, and they have to deal with those pesky humans... fantastic!


You know whats really going to happen don't you? A Zombie will save a human's life, and there will be lots of discussion about that. That will probably be the 6th movie.

[doctorFreakazoid]

That does seem to be the direction he is going.

[Lefty44709]

I guess it would be kind of interesting. Zombie vs Zombie and all that. It just seems to be that the ending of LOTD is leading in this direction.

[jackskellington]

[expression=wince] Ooh... [/wince] I don't want to see anybody make anything (music, film, etc...) that isn't what they want. That's usually where all the bad art comes from.

Let's be realistic here. There's a difference in a "starving artist" who paints, sculpts, films etc. things that he/she is moved by and doesn't care whether or not it is accepted by the mainstream public and then on the other side of the coin are Hollywood directors such as Speilberg, Lucas and yes even Romero, who make movies that they want and need to be widely accepted so they can make a living and get financing for their next project. Therefore I think that GAR should listen to what the majority of the fans, old and new, are saying about what they didn't like about Land. Was there a sequel to Bruiser? No there wasn't, and with good reason. Part of the problem with Land taking so long to get made was because nobody wanted to finance it, right? Ever wonder why?

[corgi37]

Sorry Quinn.

[Quinn]

No worries. Only 8 days till DVD release!!!!
Have a good day
Quinn

[zombiekilling101]

it looks to be going in the direction that the original Day scrip had. With the zombies being trainable. shooting guns/ reloading. Not attacking certain color coated people.

Seeing that there learning so fast now... maybe that will be the direction. WE were meant to feel sorry for the zombies in Land, maybe hes giving them the spotlight instead of the surivivors.

[Quinn]

Here is a link to a behind the scenes clip: http://www.landofthedeadmovie.net/media/lotd_undead_again_edt_700k.mov
Thanks to the horror channel. Included within is a kinda funny bit with Simon Pegg. And I think I might have said this before but Romero must be an easy 6'5 or something. I have never meet him in person but he makes John Lequizmo and Dennis hopper look small.
Finally here is a link to a review of the DVD thanks to dread central: http://www.horrorchannel.com/dread/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=2831
Have a good day
Quinn

[eardrumbuz]

Let's be realistic here. There's a difference in a "starving artist" who paints, sculpts, films etc. things that he/she is moved by and doesn't care whether or not it is accepted by the mainstream public and then on the other side of the coin are Hollywood directors such as Speilberg, Lucas and yes even Romero, who make movies that they want and need to be widely accepted so they can make a living and get financing for their next project. Therefore I think that GAR should listen to what the majority of the fans, old and new, are saying about what they didn't like about Land. Was there a sequel to Bruiser? No there wasn't, and with good reason. Part of the problem with Land taking so long to get made was because nobody wanted to finance it, right? Ever wonder why?

I think I am being realistic. This has nothing to do with the "starving artist" or Hollywood director earning a living. Lucas and Speilberg have the freedom to do whatever the hell they want. If they choose to cater to a particular audience, that's their choice. Romero has that freedom, too, but not if he wants big studio bucks. Day Of The Dead is the perfect example. He didn't make the film he originally envisioned, but he didn't grab the cash and make a "Hollywood friendly" watered down version of his script. He took the smaller budget and made the film the way he wanted. He had to alter his plan, but he didn't sacrifice his art for the $$.

Does that example apply to Land Of The Dead? Maybe, maybe not. What do people think? Did Romero make the film he wanted or did the studio $$ direct him in any way?

[secondstoreykid]

Did Romero make the film he wanted or did the studio $$ direct him in any way?

If that was the film he wanted to make, I just don't understand. I really want to think he was swayed by the $$$. It's not that I didn't like LotD, but I was really hoping for a Romero flick, not another entry in the RE series, which I feel is more what we got....

[Bad Zombie Night]

Here is a link to a behind the scenes clip: http://www.landofthedeadmovie.net/media/lotd_undead_again_edt_700k.mov


Great film clip Quinn!
Many of the 'behind the scenes' takes were pretty cool. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[HOO-HAA]

You guys STILL talking about this film??? :roll:

Go grab a copy of 'Ghost Lake' and someone lock this thread... :lol:

(Only kidding ye's... )

[Brody]

Why (after 8 million threads) are we still getting the:

"Romero was screwed and just didn't get the to do the film he wanted..."

question's.

This does not make the film NOT SUCK. It isn;t anyone's fault other than Romero the hack director; he is the reason this film blows.

[Darth Erroneous]

Romero was set up from the beginning. Coming into the zombie-film boom so late in the game it was no surprise that not many people showed up for it. Everybody was already tired from Shaun of the Dead, DOTD 04, House of the Dead, and Gigli. It all falls back onto Marv Albert. If he hadn't been in cahoots with the CEO of General Motors none of this would've happened. Let's not even mention the fiasco that resulted from Alec Baldwin and the Prime Minister of Northern Kauliki. Poor land suffered because of THEM!

[Quinn]

Thanks BZN, here is a link to the unrated trailer for the one night theater release and a sample of the story board to film feature of the DVD thanks to IGN: http://media.dvd.ign.com/media/774/774723/vids_1.html
Have a good day
Quinn

[corgi37]

Well, no, i'd say he made the flick he wanted to. It was more or less what the script was. He wrote the script. 90% of that script was filmed. The faults or plaudits lay with GAR, depending on if you liked the movie. He knew he could not show some stuff, and knew he had the freedom to make a unrated version. He might not be a business man at all, but he at least knew what he could/couldnt get away with. Personally, i thought the movie was pretty damn gory.

Much more gory than Dawn04.

[zombiekilling101]

This does not make the film NOT SUCK. It isn;t anyone's fault other than Romero the hack director; he is the reason this film blows.

wtf! This seems to be a really stupid comment coming from a zombie fan. Since you dont like Land hes a hack?

[XposedGuts]

This does not make the film NOT SUCK. It isn;t anyone's fault other than Romero the hack director; he is the reason this film blows.

hack director? jw how you can be a zombie fan and think that god is a "hack director" I dont see how his movies are so famous if hes a "hack director"

[zombiekilling101]

hack director? jw how you can be a zombie fan and think that god is a "hack director" I dont see how his movies are so famous if hes a "hack director"

I wonder what zombie movies got him into the genre. If probably the biggest reason this site exists is Romero.. and hes a hack..:loon: zombie lake perhaps

[XposedGuts]

I wonder what zombie movies got him into the genre. If probably the biggest reason this site exists is Romero.. and hes a hack..:loon: zombie lake perhaps

yea id like to know the answer to that question also, true..if not romero i doubt this site would be here. ight im done.

[Bad Zombie Night]

Let's keep our emotions in check guys... Learn to respect each others opinions, and don't react to every negative comment. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[secondstoreykid]

Honestly I love all the original GARs (Day is still "meh" in my books), but the only thing I liked about Land was staring at Asia Argento and that badass angel tattoo of hers....

[goesaround]

Yeah well I'm truly delighted George Romero wants to do 2 more. Look I've said it enough I was dissappointed in the zombie element. What really bothered me from the getgo was 'Dead reckoning" had been done in a watered down way by Dawn of the Dead 04 security bus. The love interest guy in Dawn 04 was kiee the hero in land of the dead but I liked him more...Nah no more dissing, I can tait for my dvd. I think we are getting only 4 minutes because you mark my words they are going to come out with a 'super editon' with six more minutes and alternative endings..I said it first! STILL I am excited about it, I plant to watch all 4 in a roll and see it the way the zombie terror played out and if Land of the Dead fits in organicly. Anyway I cant wait to see the part where the jeep stops and you see the forest of the dead! That was old school Romero. You know I wished he did do Resident evil because there we would get zombie action and I wish he did Dracula.Wow a Romero Dracula Wow and I cant wait for 2 more hell I cant wait to see Romero come back from the .....

[Dagnammit]

The "forest of the dead" moment was a delight. Very Creepshow! :)

The other moments of orgasmic beauty were:

- The zombies rising from the river by moonlight, Apocalypse Now-style. First one, then another, then another. Hundreds of them. Sublime.

- Big Daddy picks up a pneumatic drill and experimentally pokes it against a concrete block, chewing a hole in it. Then BD throws back his head and laughs like an excited child. This was the closest he came to a Bub moment.

- When the zombies first turn away from the sky flowers.

- The tongue-ripped-out-through-the-mouth scene.

- Any scene in which Charlie is featured prominently.

- My favourite: when a shadow-cloaked Cholo approaches Kaufman through a hail of bullets. "No, you're dead. Oh, you're DEAD!" :lol: