Day of the Dead remake... [Archive] - Page 4

Moonbutterfly7

11-29-2006, 03:39 AM

Not that impressed and there goes my dream of getting the "original script" so the movie gets done the way it should of been. I wish I was famous and had a lot of money right now. I would of sooo I bought it and let George do whatever he wanted with it as long as I got to be one of the characters in the movie. That's all I wanted, but noooo they had to do this. I don't know if I'm going to go out and see it. I might, but I don't know and what the **** is Ving playing a totally different character? Because someone was telling me this would be like a continuation of "Dawn Of THe Dead" hahah maybe its Ving's character from dawn of the dead Kenneth's twin brother? I do remember him saying that his brother was at that fort and he was waiting for him.

Oh my god Nick Cannon is going to be in this. Talk about crap.

Airborne

11-29-2006, 06:50 AM

yeah, except (for the upteenth time), this new movie is in NO WAY related to DOTD 04.

Moonbutterfly7

11-29-2006, 08:04 PM

Well I didn't bother to look through th other pages and yes I found that out after I posted this, but I didn't bother to change my post so sorry if I asked something for the upteenth time.

chickenchop1

11-29-2006, 11:11 PM

The trailer didn't really grab my attention, but who knows... I still believe the original will be the better zombie gore movie.

MrShape666

12-01-2006, 05:00 PM

I expect this to be fairly dry on the gore. Ever notice how the r rated version of Land Of The Dead was a hell of a lot gorier then the unrated version of the Dawn remake?

jackskellington

12-01-2006, 05:06 PM

But Dawn 04 didn't rely too heavily on gore to make a good movie. That's why it was better IMO.

ZombieJohn

12-01-2006, 09:37 PM

But Dawn 04 didn't rely too heavily on gore to make a good movie. That's why it was better IMO.

I agree 100% it is not only my favorite out of the 2 but my favorite of all time! It did have some kick ass gore but it also had a compelling story line that had no plot holes and characters we or at least I cared about.

UNDEAD FRED

12-02-2006, 03:38 PM

Brian De Palma

12-02-2006, 03:47 PM

Running zombies were first introduced to us in The Return of the Living Dead. This is probably my favorite zombie film in spite of the running zombies; it is the characters in this film that endear me.

In my ZOMBIE EPIC I would have a mix of both; the fresher they are, the faster they are. In time, the legions of undead would be nothing more than a mass of slow moving stench

But, some freshly turned corpse ? That thing wouild come after you.

Pain

12-02-2006, 03:59 PM

Running zombies were first introduced to us in The Return of the Living Dead.

They were introduced to me in Nightmare City (1980).

But, some freshly turned corpse ? That thing wouild come after you.

I agree

Brian De Palma

12-02-2006, 06:37 PM

I did not know this ! Tks for the correction !

StretchyZombie

12-03-2006, 06:33 PM

Just saw that trailer (http://www.movieweb.com/news/12/15312.php). Wow.

No Bubba, no scientists working towards a "cure", no underground facility, and Rhodes isn't the asshole we once knew; it doesn't appear as though they're going for much fan service.

But the good news is, Nick Cannon isn't quite the dweeb I imagined, and I'll admit, it was visceral and carneous enough to grab my attention. In fact, I loved that last machete shot! Not so much the "Bad day to be a zombie!" line, though... let's hope they try to avoid those sort of "We're-trying-too-hard" snaps.

My main concern, however, is the amount of side-story that's been developed; how long will we be looking at the high school students before we are switched over to the military group and then what appears to be a hospital and so and so forth? Perhaps the scope that has been written is just a little too much for Miner to handle, but if it isn't, and he's able to put all of this into a not-seizure-inducing-ensemble, then we may have a winner on our hands, folks. The Dawn remake got two thumbs up from Ebert and Roeper; let's hope that sort of miracle can happen twice.

Divided Soul

12-12-2006, 10:47 PM

I did not know this ! Tks for the correction !
No Problemo.... Thats what the crew here at ATZ do... :)

kmfdm56

12-15-2006, 09:44 PM

looks good, not like the original but the trailer shows them doing something other then under ground, best part though- zombies jumping out of the windows chasing them. that looked really good.

Divided Soul

12-16-2006, 09:19 AM

MrShape666

12-16-2006, 04:10 PM

Pretty much, we're always hopeing. At this point, I'll just settle for it being entertaining.

I seriously doubt were going to see the amount of gore in this version that we did in the real one. But at least violent R rated horror is back in vouge with the Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Hills Have Eyes remakes and movies like Saw, Hostel and Turistas. Still, like I said, you'll notice the unrated version of the Dawn remake was a whole lot less gory then the R rated print of Land Of The Dead.

But at least they're making horror films for adults again.

corgi37

12-17-2006, 05:42 AM

The "trailer" was apparently NOT a trailer, but something cobbled together for the "wrap party" by the director.

Which opens another can of worms. As in - Where is the actual trailer?

Personally, i think the "trailer" we saw WAS the trailer, and the people involved were so shattered by its reception, they have gone to ground.

awfulman

12-19-2006, 02:52 AM

Looks more like Lord of the Flies to me.

DoorstopIdol

12-19-2006, 03:09 AM

I HATE running zombies. That is why I so vehemently disliked the remake of Dawn of the Dead. It took a couple of subsequent watchings to even get me to almost appreciate the movie...and that is saying a lot.

I blame 28 Days Later (which I and many others don't consider a "proper" zombie movie) for this resurgance in running zombie schlock. Sure, it happened in the original Return of the Living Dead trilogy (though was toned down in number three, and completely absent in 4 and 5, opting for a much more Romero-esqe approach), but at least those movies were something of a send up against Romero...and can be appreciated on a different level. They certainly don't place in my favorite movie category.

So why does this running trend have to continue? Sure, they are still frightening I suppose...but on a completely different level than the "traditional" zombie is. Personally I see it as a cop out on the writer and director's parts. By making the zombies run they can change the fear dynamic to one of edge of your seat, fast paced action, whereas the shambling style needs psychological terror to accompany the visceral thrills in order to create a complete ambiance of despair. Blah...

I guess this means I am not feeling too positive about this movie. I'll most likely still see it when it opens, but I'm not going in there with any hope that it will be good. If I am surprised, then so be it...but until then I will remain bitter on the topic. Hehe.

Zombie Survivor

12-19-2006, 07:29 AM

Just because some director (GAR) made his zombies slow, doesn't mean that all zombies have to be slow...

DoorstopIdol

12-19-2006, 03:14 PM

UNDEAD FRED

12-20-2006, 12:09 AM

Before DOTD 04 came out when I heard about running zombie I hated the ideal, ROTLD did it in a manner it was never really an issue. But after watching DOTD 04 I like it, but they where a little to fast after rotting, and decaying in the malls parking lot for a while. In the Day remake supposely freshly risen zombies can run, but as the human body starts to decay the zombies body movements will reflex it, I think it will be intresting if they show a zombies body movements in the state of rigor mortis. I allso want to see Cpt Rhoads, Ving Rhames be ripped apart like Cpt Rhoads got it in the original Day of the Dead. Mybe Bud will salute him.

MrShape666

12-20-2006, 04:30 PM

It has been said several times, but it bears repeating that most of the recent remakes are just using the name and that's it. Dawn 04 had nothing to do with the original except the shopping mall and zombies.

jackskellington

12-20-2006, 05:47 PM

No, and that is a completely valid point...but...I just dislike running zombies. To me, when the word zombie is mentioned it brings to mind the slow, shambling variety. And that is the variety I much prefer. And besides, directors can do what they want with their movies, but when you are doing a remake it might be nice to at least take into consideration what the previous movie did, and not keep solely the name...

But isn't the point of a 'remake' to 'redo' the movie? Why keep things the same as the original? That would be pretty freakin' boring. I'm all for changing everything they possibly can in a remake and simply sticking to the basic premise or plot from the original. If I wanted to see Dawn 04 done just like the original, I would've just stuck the '78 version into the DVD player rather than going to the theater.

DoorstopIdol

12-20-2006, 05:58 PM

Well I guess that is just a difference in our philosophies on movies then. When I see remakes I'm something of a purist. I want to see the original "remade" in the strictest sense...maybe changing things here and there, but overall keeping the original feel...just updating it with a new look and the latest effects. I mean, most often a movie is remade at all because the original was certainly good enough to warrant a second look. In my opinion when people buy the rights to the name, and then change everything except that name, then it is no longer a remake, and they are merely cashing in on the name...knowing that that alone is going to get people to the theaters.

I'm not saying I don't want to see some things changed, the remake of the original Night of the Living Dead was a good movie even though it had some drastic changes in terms of how characters were portrayed (and even the main character). Of course, in my opinion it wasn't as good as the original, but it was still good.

Though often times, at least to me, remakes are rarely as good as the original...but I guess the goal is to see if it can at least still be a good movie in its own right.

While Day of the Dead isn't my favorite zombie movie, it still was pretty decent, and it had a lot of material to work with. Now from the preview it looks like this remake kept a little more from the original work (namely in the form of military and, supposedly, a military compound) but it of course still looks to also change from it wildly.

I guess I just don't like that sort of "remake"...but it does still have the potential to be a decent movie if done well. I guess it just needs to be better than DOTD04 and I'll be content.

ilovetotravel

01-23-2007, 03:01 PM

I have seen the trailers on youtube, but haven't heard of the date of release. Has anyone heard of when it will be released.

On a side note, as I type this, the weekly security drill (air raid drill---loud siren all over the city) is going up, but they have upgraded it by having a loud recording of "This is only a test".

trippy

C J

01-23-2007, 03:52 PM

April 2007
here is a link
http://www.upcominghorrormovies.com/movies/dayofthedead.php

ilovetotravel

01-23-2007, 06:52 PM

I wish it had been a remake of the feel of the first Day of the Dead---that is one of my faves------the suspense and the fear level would be very realistic, I would think.

MrShape666

01-24-2007, 02:01 AM

Zombie Survivor

01-24-2007, 08:52 AM

Well, it was both made by the same person. So that might explain something...

Pain

01-24-2007, 01:55 PM

Well, it was both made by the same person. So that might explain something...

Come again? I was unaware GAR directed Halloween H20.

Zombie Survivor

01-24-2007, 01:59 PM

Come again? I was unaware GAR directed Halloween H20.

No, I meant that the covers were made by the same person ;-)

Pain

01-24-2007, 02:01 PM

No, I meant that the covers were made by the same person ;-)

That's even worse then, show a complete lack of originality on behalf of the artist:lol:

C J

01-24-2007, 03:16 PM

Romero Franchise logo??

corgi37

01-24-2007, 05:23 PM

McDonalds arches
Rolling Stones tongue
George A Romero severed hand

Works for me

Rickgrimes

01-24-2007, 11:20 PM

Is it me, or does this poster for the Day remake bear more then a slight resemblance to the box cover for the uncut Land Of The Dead?
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6985/dayofthedeadremake3qx.jpg
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/7060/742162h4ev.jpg
Someone's not being too original.

Well this image (if it is official, When it first surfaced it was believed to be a fan mock up) has been around for a LONG time, It has been floating around on the net long before the land dvd cover was out.

Divided Soul

01-28-2007, 10:34 PM

McDonalds arches
Rolling Stones tongue
George A Romero severed hand

Works for me
I like it!

SS_Cop

02-11-2007, 11:40 PM

didn't they also direct Friday the 13th part 2? I was messing around on wikipedia. i didn't knwo this person directed H20.

The Blind Dead

02-12-2007, 12:04 AM

didn't they also direct Friday the 13th part 2? I was messing around on wikipedia. i didn't knwo this person directed H20.
Steve Miner directed Friday the 13th parts 2 & 3, House, Warlock, Halloween: H20 and Lake Placid.

eardrumbuz

02-12-2007, 12:35 AM

I wasn't aware the same designer was responsible for the LOTD dvd and the Day remake poster. I actually don't know who did the LOTD package.

But anyway, here's the Day remake design team's poster for the movie Swarmed:

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000EWBKHQ.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

Hicksy

02-12-2007, 01:29 AM

I don't understand why people are so militantly opposed to remakes.

The original film is not altered at all, the classics stay classic. If anything it brings attention to the originals. I know if it wasn't for Dawn of the Dead Remake, I'd have never looked up the older ones and became obsessed with them.

I go to see zombie movies to be entertained, not to watch "art". the Dawn Remake was an excellent entertainment movie, as were the originals. Don't let little things like "running zombies" ruin your outlook. It's a movie, take it like it's a movie. Get some popcorn, and enjoy it.

I don't know, maybe if they remade "Aliens" my opinion would change. It's a damn fine movie.

corgi37

02-12-2007, 04:51 AM

Here's a link to some zombie FX pics that i dont think we've seen before.
http://www.zombie-nation.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4996&page=54

DeadinWV

02-12-2007, 09:48 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/mattfolwell/mena.jpg

Thats hot.

Zombie Survivor

02-12-2007, 10:03 AM

The zombie make-up is somewhat dissapointing... :-(

corgi37

02-12-2007, 05:55 PM

sirjacktorrance

02-12-2007, 07:18 PM

no too bad.. but not too good. mediocre.they should hang up other make up company.but anyway the movie looks like shit!!

corgi37

02-14-2007, 06:07 PM

Mena Suvari looks great. Doesnt look like a soldier at all, but looks great.

MrShape666

02-14-2007, 06:49 PM

jay-mac

02-15-2007, 05:39 AM

Some of it i think is ok, but some looks like Japanese Theatre make up. And, if they are fast moving "Z's", then you are not going to fully appreciate the FX anyway. Just like RE2 or Dawn04.

P.S. Is it Kabooke? Damn, i cant think what Japanese theatre is called. I know its not bukkake, but i cant get that out of my mind.

I really hope we don't get to see bukkake "make-up" in this movie- that's a whole different genre from horror:lol:

I think kabuki is the word you're looking for!

corgi37

02-15-2007, 05:53 PM

Yes, thats it! You'd think at my age i'd know how to spell it. But then again, at my age, my mind is....

I'll have pudding!

John Titor

02-17-2007, 08:52 AM

I see the link to the pics was placed here but you might have missed the pic of Logan

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Signs%20and%20Gestures/spamsign.gif

Note his youngness and clean fresh suit. Also note in the pics earlier on how old some of the zeds look... but isn't this remake to take place over one day. best guess, government expirement with Logan being one or the lone survivor in the bunker who redeams himself later on in the third act which would suggest Ving as Rhodes being a good guy this time round (maybe).

STONED STONER

02-21-2007, 08:56 AM

Whats up with the zombies jumping out off windows!!!

Runn 4 WV Hillz

03-04-2007, 03:59 AM

In my mind all this movie needs 4 me to like it, is aaaloottt of bub action!!!!!! Fooooo Shoooow. :evil: :drool:

corgi37

03-07-2007, 08:28 PM

I think you should expect "Bud" to go for a falafel wrap instead of warm flesh.

C J

03-08-2007, 03:24 AM

Hey, I am all for remakes sometimes they can be better than originals(Scarface). Yeah, what's up with the window jumping? Thats seems like a little much. I gotta say I'm worried about dissapointment here.

Pain

03-08-2007, 04:46 AM

Whats up with the zombies jumping out off windows!!!

I have no idea. However I would guess that that gravity would take over and they would be heading downwards rather than up:lol:

The Blind Dead

03-08-2007, 12:01 PM

hahahaa!! No shit! People whine when zombies think but when zombies mindlessly hurl themselves from open windows like lemmings people start getting upset! lol

Kemper

03-08-2007, 12:08 PM

I want to see them Run next to trains like the young Clark Kent in Superman:)

corgi37

03-08-2007, 07:57 PM

Now, if they made it that the zombies are so blindingly hungry that they would jump out of windows just to get to a living person, but still smash themselves up, i'd be cool with it.

Like say, after they jump out, the living soldiers run over to where the zombies are, and they are all smashed up with broken legs, back, necks, arms etc, but STILL straining to get to the living.

Yeah, that would be ok.

1953chevy210

03-08-2007, 11:37 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/mattfolwell/mena.jpg

Thats hot.

While "hot", that is beyond human capacity for "suspension of disbelief". I'm sure you guys will tell me how great this load was after you see it though.

53

DeadinWV

03-09-2007, 07:37 AM

While "hot", that is beyond human capacity for "suspension of disbelief". I'm sure you guys will tell me how great this load was after you see it though.

53I read this post like 10 times and I still don't understand what it says.

C J

03-09-2007, 12:18 PM

hahahaa!! No shit! People whine when zombies think but when zombies mindlessly hurl themselves from open windows like lemmings people start getting upset! lol

It's all coming back now. In the original one of the characters called the zombies "dumfuc's'. The fireman zombie getting neuced around the neck that was a priceless scene. What I'm getting at is I guess that they are keeping the zombies in this film the same as in the original.

The Blind Dead

03-09-2007, 01:52 PM

I'm sure you guys will tell me how great this load was after you see it though.

53
Shut up dumbass. :mrgreen:

1953chevy210

03-10-2007, 02:54 PM

Shut up dumbass. :mrgreen:

Awesome:lol: 10 points to you for combining the words "dumb" and "ass"!

corgi37

03-29-2007, 08:19 PM

Boy, hasnt this movie died! Latest i heard, though far from confirmed, is a Halloween release, with a "real" trailer coming out in July.

Just thought i'd share, but dont hold me to the info.

HOO-HAA

03-31-2007, 10:09 AM

Boy, hasnt this movie died! Latest i heard, though far from confirmed, is a Halloween release, with a "real" trailer coming out in July.

Just thought i'd share, but dont hold me to the info.

Postponed release dates doth not bodeth well... eth. :scare:

Musical Warrior

03-31-2007, 07:20 PM

My GOD... This movie looks horrible.

Zombie Survivor

04-01-2007, 05:48 AM

My GOD... This movie looks horrible.

Frankly, I've seen worse :scare:

corgi37

04-01-2007, 08:19 AM

Night of the living dead 3d was delayed 4 times - and look what happened (or to be exact, didnt happen) to that!

Ving Rhames must be going Medieval on his Managers ass right about now!

UNDEAD FRED

04-01-2007, 05:34 PM

I seen it somewhere, maybe Fangora web site, in up comming films, that it might be around Nov 2007 release date

raym

04-01-2007, 08:38 PM

I saw the trailer for this not too long ago. Doesn't look too good, in my eyes.

I'm still going to go see it, though. Although I'll be having low standards, from what I've already seen.

It should be pretty good. No zombie movie is a Bad zombie movie! lol. ^_^

MrShape666

04-03-2007, 07:31 PM

raym

04-03-2007, 08:46 PM

With Steve Minor at the helm of this, I'm hoping it'll be more Halloween H20 and less Lake Placid.

I actually do like his work...

# Warlock (1989)
... aka Warlock: The Magic Wizard (Philippines: English title)
# "The Wonder Years" (1988) TV Series (unknown episodes)
# Soul Man (1986)
... aka The Imposter (USA: alternative title)
# House (1986)
... aka House: Ding Dong, You're Dead (USA: video title)
# Friday the 13th Part III (1982)
... aka Friday the 13th Part 3 (USA: video title)
# Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)

I'd like to see more old-school directors get back into the habit.

Like, what's Anthony Hickox (Hellraiser 3) been up to?

Seems to be a lot of tv shows =(

Cyber Bishop

04-04-2007, 12:40 PM

ilovetotravel

04-04-2007, 03:41 PM

Low expectations can really help. I just saw Return Of The Living Dead: Rave To The Grave and it wasn't nearly as wretched as I was expecting, so I was able to tolerate it.

With Steve Minor at the helm of this, I'm hoping it'll be more Halloween H20 and less Lake Placid.

Rave to the grave was almost too unbearable to watch!

I still vote for Return of the Living Dead part 1 as one of the top zombie flicks of all time! :)

TheRetiredExplorer

04-05-2007, 09:07 AM

This looks awful.....

You can generally tell if a movies going to be bad from the act of putting sex scenes in their trailer it screams of "Hey this movie sucks but at least we got tits!".

wildchid

04-05-2007, 12:12 PM

This looks awful.....

You can generally tell if a movies going to be bad from the act of putting sex scenes in their trailer it screams of "Hey this movie sucks but at least we got tits!".

LOFL:lol: .Thats too true.

Quinn

04-05-2007, 01:16 PM

So after watching the trailer again, I have two theories on the film.
A) Ving Rhames is going to die real early in the film. I base this mostly on the lack of his presence in the trailer and the fact that when he is on the screen he seems mostly to have a “where my paycheck?” acting style. Then again he kind of had that in DOD 04 as well.
B) It will have two threads one being the teens and the other being the military. Eventually the two collide for wacky antics.
I think they might miss the April 2007 release date though.
Have a good day
Quinn

wildchid

04-05-2007, 04:43 PM

It will be a long time before we see this movie.

Kemper

04-05-2007, 05:02 PM

It will probably be ok if you can look past the teeny bopper soldiers and every overused trick in the book. We can't go by a trailer alone but the writing is on the wall. I do want to see it in the theater though...hope it gets there.

Pole

04-10-2007, 02:52 PM

I just watched trailer and It didn't suck as much as I thought it would. I guess have to see this when it comes out. It seems that there's running and jumping zombies? I prefer them slow and groaning. I am affraid this is going to be much like DoftD 2004 - meaningles and for teens. And whats up with the name? Why use classic film's name instead of new name since story seems to be completely new? Any reason other than exploiting original trilogy's name?

Meganube

04-10-2007, 03:13 PM

Why use classic film's name instead of new name since story seems to be completely new? Any reason other than exploiting original trilogy's name?

Thats my same question to the pricks who made Contagium

cwsmith17

04-10-2007, 10:47 PM

I'm psyched to see this movie! It is going to be better than most are predicting. ;-)

MaxVeers

04-14-2007, 04:55 PM

So, who's producing this film?

Is it UFDC/Taurus, the same ****-ups who felt like capitalizing on the Dead franchise after the success of the Dawn remake and produced "Day of the Dead 2: Contagium?" How do people get the rights to this crap?

detpat

04-14-2007, 07:58 PM

looks like shit to me, suvari is unconvincing as anything other than a sleazy teen cumcatcher.
pat

wildchid

04-17-2007, 12:52 PM

looks like shit to me, suvari is unconvincing as anything other than a sleazy teen cumcatcher.
pat

Tell Us how you really feel about her.

MrShape666

04-17-2007, 05:00 PM

You'd think they could take the budget for this flick and make a good original zombie film with it. The Dawn remake kicked ass, but they could have changed the title and the setting and made a film that stands on its own and it would have been just as cool.

I guess we can expect a Land Of The Dead remake next year. Or maybe a remake of the Dawn remake.

Chibi

04-26-2007, 01:57 PM

god this film looks ****ing crap, i cant stand all this running zombie bullshit

BRAAAAAAINNNNNS

04-26-2007, 02:21 PM

I think Land of the dead was horrible, but its going to be a masterpiece compared to this tradgesty. Survani weights about 80 lbs. I'm not able to understand why she's involved with? This definitely isn't her role...

Emper0r

05-04-2007, 01:33 AM

So wait when is this movie coming out?

TwoKings

05-04-2007, 07:25 PM

I had hoped that this would be good but it looks like it will be horrible.

Suvari looks like a riot in her military gear.

I am also losing hope of a Dawn 2004 sequel :-(

Rickgrimes

05-07-2007, 09:29 PM

This is the nail in the coffin for me http://www.aintitcool.com/node/32568

corgi37

05-08-2007, 10:11 AM

Yep, me too. Says everything we feared.

Goodnight.

corgi37

05-08-2007, 10:11 AM

Yep, me too. Says everything we feared.

Goodnight.

Kemper

05-08-2007, 10:39 AM

That reviewer has a bug up his behind

Meganube

05-08-2007, 11:20 AM

That reminded me of what Contagium was like

Crombie

05-08-2007, 12:28 PM

Wow.. normally I do not go along with reviews, but that was basically a blow by blow of the movie, and if that is how it really goes someone lost their direction a LONG time ago. It sounds like some cheap slasher flick with zombies. Plus: Ving Rhames freaking dies in the first wave?!? WTF is that? And a ZOMBIE saves a human. Gah.

evilzombie20

05-08-2007, 11:06 PM

If there was ever a time to say "I told you so" - it's now.

I TOLD YOU SO!

I KNEW this movie was going to blow! I just knew it! Once they announced it would have nothing to do with anything that came from 2004's DAWN, I knew this would just suck harder than a prostitute on a cash slump. I don't even want to see this and I thank God for AintItCoolNews.com for saving me from seeing this trash.

wildchid

05-09-2007, 12:28 AM

I'm usually down to watch anything with zombies. Including regular movies and pretending some characters are zombies, but this review seems to be dead on.

You can tell by the cast, previous trailer, and monumental delay in the movie. I've got my vacation coming up, and don't even see myself renting it just to pass a few hours.
Maybe, but no guarantees. I usually love remakes and sequels, but this is a hack job. My interest is far from piqued.

MrShape666

05-09-2007, 02:32 AM

I'm pretty sure this film is going to suck dead Rino. But like a zombie myself, I'll probably mindlessly truge to the theater to see it anyways. Hey I saw NOTLD 3D in the theater.

corgi37

05-09-2007, 03:32 AM

So you were the one who saw NOTLD 3D!

evilzombie20

05-09-2007, 04:53 AM

I'll be surprised if this trash even makes it to theaters. If this review reflects what half the auidience was thinking then the company who is holding the rights to this film is some serious trouble. Because chances are the other half probably hated it...not just as much.

JohnDRobinson

05-09-2007, 02:37 PM

Extremely pointless remake. Day was not my favorite ...of the Dead films but it is not one of those films that scream remake.

I'm sorry.

The Blind Dead

05-09-2007, 03:30 PM

I have a friend with the this film and, according to him, it was horrid. No big surprise. I should have this in the next few weeks to check out.

MrShape666

05-09-2007, 04:38 PM

Well, the way things have been going with all the remakes, if Day Of Dead sucks, just wait a few years, someone will remake it again.

force

05-09-2007, 06:49 PM

well said... :clap:

hey... think we need a remake of land ;)

Zombie King

05-09-2007, 06:54 PM

I don't agree with this. Poor Romero! Everyone wanting to take his ideas. It's horrible. James Dudelson did a horrible job with "Day of the Dead 2: Contagium." It's really to bad that he is involved in the remake. Because of this, I am excited because I am a zombie fan but not too excited. It will most likely be shit. Actually, it's almost a guarantee. A "Day of the Dead" remake would be great with Romero and a bigger budget than he had in the first. I don't think he was able to do the job he wanted to with the first "Day". But, Romero isn't involved so pooh (you know, the kinda pooh that is runny with a trace of blood and has peanuts you can pick out of it) on this idea!

Zombie King

05-09-2007, 10:00 PM

Some of you may already know this but I just found out that Steve Miner directed the "Day of the Dead" remake. Previous work he has done would be: "Friday the 13th part 2," "Lake Placid," and "Haloween H20." Yes, nothing spectacular but all fairly descent. The best part though is Ving Rhames is the lead male figure! It might actually end up being a little better than I thought it would be. Just F***ing think, Ving Rhames with a pump shotty once again. Yes!!!!!!

corgi37

05-10-2007, 02:36 AM

No mate. It is will suck. And Rhames career could be stuffed. As for Suvari - American Pie 6 sounds good.

The Blind Dead

05-10-2007, 01:40 PM

I don't agree with this. Poor Romero! Everyone wanting to take his ideas.

Nobody took anything from Romero. Somebody sold the property for Day of the Dead and it wasn't the Tooth Fairy.

The best part though is Ving Rhames is the lead male figure! It might actually end up being a little better than I thought it would be. Just F***ing think, Ving Rhames with a pump shotty once again. Yes!!!!!!

Rhames is in it for only about 10 minutes and he...hmmm...to spoil or not spoil...he dies. :mrgreen:

Zombie King

05-10-2007, 02:41 PM

Rhames is in it for only about 10 minutes and he...hmmm...to spoil or not spoil...he dies.

Shame on you!!!

The Blind Dead

05-10-2007, 03:07 PM

Trust me, you'll thank me when you see the movie.

Kemper

05-10-2007, 03:30 PM

I hope it ends up in the theatre...I'm going to see it one way or another...Happily.

Zombie King

05-10-2007, 07:16 PM

Trust me, you'll thank me when you see the movie.

Is it really that bad? I know that you are all about original and you usually don't care for the whole remake idea. I respect that and for the most part agree with you. I loved the "Dawn of the Dead" remake though. Usually movies that hit the theaters are at least worth watching so do you think I'll like it since I liked the 'Dawn' remake or is the quality just not there?

zombiekilling101

05-10-2007, 07:34 PM

Zombie King

05-10-2007, 08:25 PM

watch the trailer.. it looks that bad

Geez! That sucks. Could you please leave me an address so I can view the trailer? I just don't understand how it can be that bad. It doesn't make sense. From what I've read the only horrible person involved in the project is the guy from "Day of the Dead 2: Contagium." I mean, Steve Miner, I forgot the name but the guy that wrote "Final Destination," and Ving Rhames (Even if it is for only 10 minutes). Well, I'll take your and BD's word for it but I'm still fairly excited for it. Do you think it will make it to the big screen though?

The Blind Dead

05-11-2007, 12:21 AM

Is it really that bad? I know that you are all about original and you usually don't care for the whole remake idea. I respect that and for the most part agree with you. I loved the "Dawn of the Dead" remake though. Usually movies that hit the theaters are at least worth watching so do you think I'll like it since I liked the 'Dawn' remake or is the quality just not there?

I'm actually all for remakes so long as the originals are kept in print, on shelves and fans are able to recognize the original source materials importance.

Day of the Dead, from what I gather from the quality, will not be hitting theaters. The quality is nowhere near nationwide release and this definitely won't come anywhere close to Dawn.

Zombie King

05-11-2007, 02:28 AM

Day of the Dead, from what I gather from the quality, will not be hitting theaters. The quality is nowhere near nationwide release and this definitely won't come anywhere close to Dawn.

Damn!! Oh well. They could have done a really good job with this movie. They should have done a superb job with this movie. I mean, the "Night of the Living Dead" remake was pretty damn good. The "Dawn of the Dead" remake was excellent. So, it's almost expected. that's just too bad.:( I really like a couple of the main peeps involved. My excitement level has gone from fairly high, to I don't know so-so, and now down the shitter. And not just any shitter. The type of shitter that is in a public rest stop that looks like it hasn't been cleaned or maintained for years, with poop smeared all over the walls and toilet seat and urine in every corner of the room!!!

zombiekilling101

05-11-2007, 02:35 AM

corgi37

05-11-2007, 02:45 AM

Your Aussie pal is here with a link to a review. Our fears seem more than realised. Be careful though, as....

SPOILERS ARE EVERYWHERE!

ya'll can thank m later.
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/32568

Zombie King

05-11-2007, 04:24 AM

[QUOTE=zombiekilling101;300867]zombie king. you can click the quote button located to the bottom right of the persons post.. and it will show that you are quoting that person.:)

Thanks alot for the tip bro. I've been wondering how to do that!

Zombie King

05-11-2007, 04:25 AM

corgi37

05-11-2007, 10:55 AM

My dear Sir, you are welcome.

Rickgrimes

05-11-2007, 11:38 PM

Your Aussie pal is here with a link to a review. Our fears seem more than realised. Be careful though, as....

SPOILERS ARE EVERYWHERE!

ya'll can thank m later.
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/32568

This link was posted a ways back... But you already knew that because you where the 1st to comment on it corgi.

TwoKings

05-12-2007, 12:11 AM

:puke:

I just read the spoilers from the screening...LOL.

I still cannot believe what I read. What a shame this movie is. I really hope this never sees the light of day because it could hurt zombie movie productions for years.

Flyboy

05-12-2007, 05:03 AM

I don't see how the word 'spoiler' and this movie can be used in the same sentence. I mean, what's left to spoil? :doh:

Ehhh... little surprise coming from Miner, a guy whose background sits mainly in the 'Sci-Fi' realm (and I don't mean the genre..)

corgi37

05-12-2007, 09:33 AM

Did i Rick? Sorry. I thought it was a recent review. I've had a hectic year.

DeAdHeAd

05-12-2007, 11:44 AM

The trailer to the remake of Day of the Dead didn't really show enough information to even tell if this movie will be good or not. There were hardly any zombies to even get a good glimpse to see what they look like, and the atmosphere isn't really captured to get me in the mood. And besides Nick Cannon is in the movie. That alone will turn alot of people away from seeing this.

sgtarent

05-12-2007, 03:57 PM

Here is a link to the trailer for those who haven't seen it yet.

http://www.worstpreviews.com/review.php?id=596

It looks bad! The plot is so different it shouldn't be titled "Day of the Dead." They must be trying to capitalize on the fame of the original. Also in the trailer it says that it's coming out April 2007, since it's still not being marketed widely it's mostly likely coming straight to dvd. I'll still watch it just because there's zombies in it, I'm a slave to my adictions!:puke:

The Blind Dead

05-12-2007, 06:05 PM

And besides Nick Cannon is in the movie. That alone will turn alot of people away from seeing this.
Which is unfortunate because from what I hear he wasn't bad.

MrShape666

05-15-2007, 02:55 AM

Maybe I'll make a zombie film about invisible flying zombies that eat spleens and attack a fashion show in Milan and call it Day Of The Dead. I'll even make it official: I'll name one of the anorexic supermodles "Bub".

I dunno about this films. Sounds like there's some possibilities in there for a cool zombie pick, but Minor is sort of a hit, miss, miss directer. He followed up his superlative Halloween: H20 ("Halloween: Water Molocule"? That title still weirds me out) with the forgetable Lake Placid (I remembered Betty White telling the sherrif "Sherrif, if I had a dick, this is where I'd tell you to suck it." more then friggen crocodile), so who knows.

Maybe I'll just get drunk and go see it. Ah, Mr. Schmirnoff, how many bad movies have you made seem good.

Flyboy

05-15-2007, 05:58 AM

I got a big kick out of Lake Placid. Platt was great as always, and Fonda... damn cute. :oops:

I'm giving this a BIG miss though.

corgi37

05-24-2007, 11:13 PM

Got this from sci-fi.com.

Mena really is, like, totally stupid.

Day's Suvari Kicks Zombie Butt

Mena Suvari, who co-stars in the upcoming zombie film Day of the Dead, told SCI FI Wire that she takes on an uncharacteristic action role as an Army corporal in the remake of George A. Romero's 1985 movie. Suvari's character is a member of a small band of survivors battling the flesh-eating walking dead in an underground military bunker.

"Day of the Dead is like [Zack Snyder's 2004] Dawn of the Dead," the actress said in an interview while promoting her latest film, Brooklyn Rules. "It's a remake. Steve Miner directed it, and he, like, created Friday the 13th. So that was awesome. That was two and a half months in Bulgaria, six-day weeks, and I did all my own stunts. It was fun."

Suvari—best known for her dramatic role in American Beauty and comedic turns in the first two American Pie movies—said she signed on to Dead in part to impress a sibling. "One of my brothers is in the Army, and I just thought he'd get such a kick out of finally seeing me in fatigues," she said. "Especially me, like, the wild one who wanted her hair lavender when she was 16," she added with a laugh.

Suvari gets to take part in a lot of action in Day of the Dead. "Yeah, I'm kind of saving the day in that film," she said. "And that was great. It was action, and I really challenged myself. Like I said, I did all my own stunts, and that was really fun." Day of the Dead, which also stars Dawn of the Dead's Ving Rhames and Nick Cannon, Christa Campbell and Ian McNeice, opens later this year. —Ian Spelling

I'd just like to add that Sean Cunningham was responsible for Friday the 13th.

C J

05-25-2007, 02:40 AM

LOL! releasing breath
Thanks for the funny post! Hard to believe that there is someone who can both act and at the sametime seem not too very bright. Maybe she wasn't acting very much in some of her previous roles.

B00Ne

05-25-2007, 05:24 AM

Hard to believe that there is someone who can both act and at the sametime seem not too very bright.

There's a lot of dumb actors, they just hire smart agents.

corgi37

05-27-2007, 10:48 PM

Well, when you think about it, they dont know what to say or do. They are told what to say, where to stand, how to react (act). Doesnt take a brain surgeon, which clearly, Suvari is not.

zRxz

05-28-2007, 12:13 AM

Good headshots to in DOTD 04. At first I wasnt to thrilled with the thought of running zombies, til I watched the movie, I love DOTD 04, even thu I consider it not a remake, but a seperate zombie movie all together. I hope the same rings true for the Day of the Dead remake. Its been a while since a good zombie movie has come out

Didn't they ever pick them off so quickly though? Michael really learned how to hit them fast. Almost too fast. Almost like...-Gets dragged off by James Gunn-
:lol:
For all those that haven't seen the sequel to Day of The Dead, stay ignorant. I implore you, please! Unless you are beyond the description of inebriation dont even think of renting this flick.

It was so horrible, I scorned zombies for a month. :scare:

Paltcon

05-28-2007, 04:38 PM

I thought "Day of the Dead" was the worst zombie movie that I have ever seen, clearly a remake is not necessary. Especially one with Nick Cannon.

zombiekilling101

05-28-2007, 04:51 PM

I thought "Day of the Dead" was the worst zombie movie that I have ever seen, clearly a remake is not necessary. Especially one with Nick Cannon.

first 2 posts are negative... just giving ya a hard time.. head over to the intro section:)

jackskellington

05-28-2007, 05:03 PM

I thought "Day of the Dead" was the worst zombie movie that I have ever seen, clearly a remake is not necessary. Especially one with Nick Cannon.

Have you not seen Children of the Living Dead or House of the Dead?

zombiekilling101

05-28-2007, 06:14 PM

Have you not seen Children of the Living Dead or House of the Dead?

took the words right out of my mouth.. get out of there:puke:

Zombob

05-28-2007, 10:24 PM

and don't forget electric zombies...

UNDEAD FRED

05-29-2007, 06:07 PM

I thought "Day of the Dead" was the worst zombie movie that I have ever seen, clearly a remake is not necessary. Especially one with Nick Cannon.

Are you refering to George Romero's Day of the Dead, or Day of the Dead 2 - Contagium? I liked Romero's Day of the Dead, But what the hell was Day of the Dead 2 - Contagium. I havent seen the other bad zombie movies mentioned above, but Contagium was the worse zombie, or horror movie that I have ever seen.

corgi37

05-29-2007, 10:59 PM

Zombie Strippers looks like the movie of the year as far as i am concerned.

wildchid

05-30-2007, 08:53 AM

Have you not seen Children of the Living Dead or House of the Dead?
These are master pieces. For Pete's sake, no one remember Zombies vs. Vampires. Oh that's right, everyone here has blocked that out. For good reason, oh it was so painful..., can't continue.

Paltcon

05-30-2007, 08:59 PM

Are you refering to George Romero's Day of the Dead, or Day of the Dead 2 - Contagium? I liked Romero's Day of the Dead, But what the hell was Day of the Dead 2 - Contagium. I havent seen the other bad zombie movies mentioned above, but Contagium was the worse zombie, or horror movie that I have ever seen.

Spoiler

It was the one where they were insode some bunker and they were training on of the zombies to not attack them or something. In the end one of the soldiers is shot by the now trained zombie.

BTW how foolish of me to forget House of the Dead (haven't seen the other one) but the one i mentioned earlier still sucks.

corgi37

05-31-2007, 11:46 PM

Day of the Dead.

jackskellington

06-01-2007, 06:57 AM

Spoiler

It was the one where they were insode some bunker and they were training on of the zombies to not attack them or something. In the end one of the soldiers is shot by the now trained zombie.

BTW how foolish of me to forget House of the Dead (haven't seen the other one) but the one i mentioned earlier still sucks.

Sounds like you don't really know much about Day. Maybe you should give it another shot.

Doctor Pus

06-04-2007, 08:43 AM

I find it best, when I'm going to post on a multi-paged thread (like this one), to atleast look at the first page before posting. And I did. So I will.

Some of you folks really need to rewatch, or watch, Romero's classic "Day of the Dead". Then you would understand what all of the hub bub (pun intended) is concerning the remake. I mean for goodness sake, a vegan zombie? How lame is that? But I'll watch it, oh yes I will. Damn.:-(

raym

06-04-2007, 09:04 AM

WHAT? Vegan zombie??

Now I wanna watch it :clap:

The Red Scare

06-04-2007, 12:40 PM

Got this from sci-fi.com.

Mena really is, like, totally stupid.

Day's Suvari Kicks Zombie Butt

Mena Suvari, who co-stars in the upcoming zombie film Day of the Dead, told SCI FI Wire that she takes on an uncharacteristic action role as an Army corporal in the remake of George A. Romero's 1985 movie. Suvari's character is a member of a small band of survivors battling the flesh-eating walking dead in an underground military bunker.

"Day of the Dead is like [Zack Snyder's 2004] Dawn of the Dead," the actress said in an interview while promoting her latest film, Brooklyn Rules. "It's a remake. Steve Miner directed it, and he, like, created Friday the 13th. So that was awesome. That was two and a half months in Bulgaria, six-day weeks, and I did all my own stunts. It was fun."

Suvari—best known for her dramatic role in American Beauty and comedic turns in the first two American Pie movies—said she signed on to Dead in part to impress a sibling. "One of my brothers is in the Army, and I just thought he'd get such a kick out of finally seeing me in fatigues," she said. "Especially me, like, the wild one who wanted her hair lavender when she was 16," she added with a laugh.

Suvari gets to take part in a lot of action in Day of the Dead. "Yeah, I'm kind of saving the day in that film," she said. "And that was great. It was action, and I really challenged myself. Like I said, I did all my own stunts, and that was really fun." Day of the Dead, which also stars Dawn of the Dead's Ving Rhames and Nick Cannon, Christa Campbell and Ian McNeice, opens later this year. —Ian Spelling

Gross.

Still, it might be entertaining to watch this broad get eaten after reading that.

The Blind Dead

06-11-2007, 01:32 PM

I'll be watching it later today. I'm not hopeful but I'll reserve judgment for the end credit scroll.

The Blind Dead

06-11-2007, 04:18 PM

Alrighty, I watched it. I must admit I've never been a fan of Romero's Day but I'm certainly able to accept and understand its importance in the genre. Having said that, this remake...was entertaining. It was fast-paced, occasionally gory and the zombies looked pretty decent. Now, obviously this being titled Day of the Dead is nothing more than a cash grab to exploit the success of the Dawn remake as well as Romero's original Day so why bother griping about it? We're no strangers to exploitative horror filmmaking. It is what it is and what it is...is fun.

There were some wonky CG issues here and there and the score and sound weren't fully adjusted but I was still pretty impressed that it wasn't complete shit. 3/5

corgi37

06-11-2007, 07:37 PM

Well, thats a bit reassuring. How was Ving?

The Blind Dead

06-11-2007, 07:56 PM

He didn't make a major impact on the film but he did okay. He was in and out a few times until he...

...ends up on the bottom of a zombie dogpile
and comes back as a legless, snarling zombie.

Kemper

06-11-2007, 09:04 PM

so, this is a DVD movie?

Barbara

06-11-2007, 09:58 PM

WTF, really?

I mean, come man, really?

Jesh...*shakes head* Sorry, im pretty disapointed about this.

The Blind Dead

06-11-2007, 11:49 PM

so, this is a DVD movie?
There's a great chance it'll be going direct-to-DVD but the production values are a bit better than your average run-of-the-mill indie shitfest so I can see this perhaps doing a small limited theatrical run.

WTF, really?

I mean, come man, really?

Jesh...*shakes head* Sorry, im pretty disapointed about this.
Disappointed about what exactly?

Twistedlink

06-12-2007, 12:35 AM

The movie doesnt look that bad but it still need some work... BTW Nick cannon is in it?? when did he start doing horror movies...

The Blind Dead

06-12-2007, 01:02 AM

The movie doesnt look that bad but it still need some work... BTW Nick cannon is in it?? when did he start doing horror movies...
It needed some CG, sound and score tweaking but it was entertaining for the most part.

Concerning Nick Cannon, I suppose it doesn't matter too much to him. A paycheck is a paycheck in most cases. He actually didn't do a horrible job in this though they do have him dropping silly ebonics and tough talk on occasion which I felt was a bit unnecessary.

Twistedlink

06-12-2007, 01:08 AM

Lol ya he would do anything for a paycheck .. aything lol jk for all u nick cannon fans.... an btw is this movie out?? and if not how does so many ppl know about it

The Blind Dead

06-12-2007, 01:19 AM

The movie isn't out yet. Most claim to know about it from trailers, rumors and early reviews from some sites. I was able to watch it for myself.

Zombie King

06-12-2007, 01:46 AM

The movie isn't out yet. Most claim to know about it from trailers, rumors and early reviews from some sites. I was able to watch it for myself.

Bro, you actually already watched it? HOW? Ah shit, BD has the hook ups! Hey, I'll give you my address so you can send it my way!!!

The Blind Dead

06-12-2007, 03:27 AM

*points at banner in sig*

It's not what you know but who you know.

Dr Frankenstein

06-12-2007, 08:35 AM

Ive just seen the trailer on youtube and although it looks quite entertaining, one has to ask why is it called day of the dead? it bears no resemblance to the original at all.

The Blind Dead

06-12-2007, 12:50 PM

Ive just seen the trailer on youtube and although it looks quite entertaining, one has to ask why is it called day of the dead? it bears no resemblance to the original at all.
Why? Well, I'd say there's a production company interested in making their money back plus some on a property (Day of the Dead) they purchased. There are some minor similarities between this and the original but they're obviously done to simply connect the films to one another. There's Rhodes, Logan, zombies and an underground facility.

evilzombie20

06-12-2007, 01:41 PM

I'm still all set with this one.

I'm too much of a fan of the original to actually see myself enjoying this...crap. I made my mistake when I gave DAY OF THE DEAD 2 a chance, not going to go the same route with this one.

Barbara

06-12-2007, 02:09 PM

There's a great chance it'll be going direct-to-DVD but the production values are a bit better than your average run-of-the-mill indie shitfest so I can see this perhaps doing a small limited theatrical run.

Disappointed about what exactly?

I guess the fact that seemingly every movie needs to be remade somehow. Sorry If I didnt make myself clear the first time.

The Blind Dead

06-12-2007, 02:19 PM

I think one of the biggest mistakes people make when watching remakes is they have the original in mind, or compare it to the original. You can't do it. These movies that are being remade are classics and have no comparison. Taking this film as it's own and not as a remake makes for a much more pleasurable viewing experience.

I'm too much of a fan of the original to actually see myself enjoying this...crap. I made my mistake when I gave DAY OF THE DEAD 2 a chance, not going to go the same route with this one.
:loon:

I guess the fact that seemingly every movie needs to be remade somehow. Sorry If I didnt make myself clear the first time.
I don't think "every" movie needs to be remade, I think many could benefit from it though. This was obviously nothing more than a business decision. Some may want to get more emotional about it but it's simply good business. When you purchase a property like Day of the Dead, the last thing you want to do is sit on it. We may look at it as some sort of slap in the face but this film won't disappear nor will the original. It certainly wasn't a GREAT movie but I've seen far worse zombie films than this.

Rickgrimes

06-12-2007, 07:41 PM

Frankly no amount of positive reviews will turn this one around.... A few words some things up... Zombies on ceilings. Its just not a zombie film, It is a piece of :poo: dressed up to be a zombie flick. Obviously miner wanted to do another slasher flick but got stuck doing a zombie pic.

corgi37

06-12-2007, 09:49 PM

Interest factor = 0

The Blind Dead

06-12-2007, 10:38 PM

I agree that the zombies occasionally scuttling up the walls and onto the ceiling was a bit much but entertaining is entertaining whether it was shitty or not.

corgi37

06-13-2007, 08:05 AM

Any nudity? Any slow motion pillow fights between the female leads?

The Blind Dead

06-13-2007, 02:28 PM

For somebody claiming they have zero interest in this film you seem to be hanging around this thread like a senior citizen waiting for their fair share of Geritol. It's apparent most have already made their minds up about this film like Dawn 2004. While this certainly doesn't compare to the Dawn remake, entertaining is still entertaining and I've seen worse.

UNDEAD FRED

06-13-2007, 02:57 PM

Anserw the question, any boobies:lol:

corgi37

06-13-2007, 08:53 PM

I hang around because i bloody want to. I want to see this, like any zombie film. I also dont like it because it rips off a movie i quite like. I want it to fail like NOTLD3D because its made for the wrong reasons. Unlike the Dawn remake.

Any yeah, come on. Boobies?

Schnatz

06-14-2007, 02:42 PM

tried to post the trailer but can't get it to work.

Schnatz

06-14-2007, 02:45 PM

Look's ok from the trailer. nothing at all like the original, but I'll see it anyway.

evilzombie20

06-14-2007, 03:36 PM

:loon:

I don't think "every" movie needs to be remade, I think many could benefit from it though. This was obviously nothing more than a business decision. Some may want to get more emotional about it but it's simply good business. When you purchase a property like Day of the Dead, the last thing you want to do is sit on it. We may look at it as some sort of slap in the face but this film won't disappear nor will the original. It certainly wasn't a GREAT movie but I've seen far worse zombie films than this.

Even standing on it's own, I can't see myself liking this film at all. Vegitarian zombies, flamthrowing shotguns, rocket fuel used to destroy them all? No thanks. As I said, I learned my lesson from DAY OF THE DEAD 2 and CREEPSHOW III, both terrible and brought to us by most of the same crew. NO THANK YOU.

The Blind Dead

06-14-2007, 04:22 PM

A zombie that detests meat due to his pre-undead vegetarian beliefs isn't as far-fetched as a zombie gathering an army and marching on a city for zombie equality. Just my opinion.

As for the flamethrower rounds, there are flame rounds equipped for shotguns. The concept was definitely exaggerated but that's nothing new to action cinema fans. How many times have we seen Arnie and Sly cap off 4,000 rounds without ever reloading?

The rocket fuel tanks issue is taken out of context, they use them MacGuyver-style to destroy a hallway full of zombies in the underground facility they're trapped in in order to escape. They don't destroy an entire town of zombies.

This comes nowhere near the shit level of Day of the Dead 2. Once again, it isn't a classic zombie film but it wasn't bad and was pretty much on the same level as Gangs of the Dead with just a bit more action. There were some cheesy lines, and it's hard to take Mena Suvari serious but it was entertaining nonetheless. Seeing this is far more rewarding than pretending to by parroting online chatter and armchair critiquing early trailers.

Out of 5 stars I'd consider giving it 2.5. The version I watched needed CG and sound work. With a bit more work it could easily be a 3 star film.

MrShape666

06-14-2007, 04:23 PM

The way I understand it, Taurus leased the rights to the other production companies for this remake. Meaning that the Creepshow III and Day Of The Dead 2 losers aren't involved. Of course, Minor could easily screw it up just as badly. I think we'd all like this movie a lot more if it was called Dead Soldiers or something instead of Day Of the Dead.

Couple of years from now, someone will probably remake this remake anyways.:drinking:

The Blind Dead

06-14-2007, 04:30 PM

The Taurus crew had nothing to do with the production, writing or directing of this film. It was also sweet to see Ian McNeice again. I always thought he made a nifty Baron Harkonnen. :mrgreen:

Pain

06-19-2007, 08:26 PM

Here's an interview with the writer of the Day remake regarding some reshoots

Article (http://joblo.com/arrow/index.php?id=8257)

corgi37

06-19-2007, 08:34 PM

Yeah, i read yesterday that they were doing re-shoots. Bloody hell, on the ball aint they? Filming finished last August.

And that pic of Mena Suvari is fantastic.

The Blind Dead

06-20-2007, 04:00 PM

Sounds like this could kick the film's entertainment value up a notch.

Kemper

06-20-2007, 04:55 PM

I'd do it like the excorcist remakes and have two movies.

UNDEAD FRED

07-27-2007, 10:54 PM

Found a few pics of this movie. Does anyone have anymore information on its possible release date?http://www.worstpreviews.com/review.php?id=596

Dallow

07-28-2007, 03:27 PM

Does anyone have anymore information on its possible release date?
The release date in the Netherlands is November 15th. As for a US or UK release date, I have absolutely no idea.

eardrumbuz

07-28-2007, 11:44 PM

Hey all,

I've been awway from the message board a while, and granted I didn't read through everything I missed, but from reading a few posts here it seems like some people have seen this movie? Can I get a recap of where production stands and if a screener has been making the rounds or something?

Thanks,

Buz

The Blind Dead

07-29-2007, 02:51 AM

No official screeners have been released for this film yet.

corgi37

08-02-2007, 08:31 AM

I wonder why?

jackskellington

08-02-2007, 09:12 AM

I've pretty much given up on this one.

HOO-HAA

08-02-2007, 03:35 PM

This one's been kinda... forgotten? :scare:

chickenchop1

08-03-2007, 04:37 PM

If this remake isn't released in 2007 or early 2008, I'd guess it will be going straight to DVD. If it does go to DVD soon, I can't imagine they'll be even close to matching the gore level of Romero/Savini's Day of the Dead, even if it's unrated, like the Dawn of the Dead Remake, which had some decent gore.

UNDEAD FRED

08-03-2007, 05:04 PM

I got the new issue of Fangora today, they have a full page article on the Day of the Dead remake. They had a new picture of a couple of the zombies, I wasnt to impressed.

HOO-HAA

08-04-2007, 11:08 AM

I got the new issue of Fangora today, they have a full page article on the Day of the Dead remake. They had a new picture of a couple of the zombies, I wasnt to impressed.

Did they offer a release date, Fred?

UNDEAD FRED

08-04-2007, 12:04 PM

Did they offer a release date, Fred?

No release date, but about 5 issues ago in the upcomming movie section they had a projected Nov 2007 release date. I dont have that issue to comfirm it.

UNDEAD FRED

09-06-2007, 11:53 PM

Some Day of the Dead remake zombie pics

http://www.horrormovies.ca/horror_9189.html

corgi37

09-07-2007, 02:41 AM

They are truly bad. Cheap Halloween masks would have been better.

SPOILER COMING!!!!

And i guess we now know "Bud" is a good zombie. Who can use a gun!

UNDEAD FRED

09-07-2007, 03:43 AM

Yep, that was some cheesy looking zombies. I wonder if the last one is Bud?

Zombie Survivor

09-07-2007, 03:45 AM

They are truly bad. Cheap Halloween masks would have been better.

Meh, I don't think they're that bad. Maybe you won't see it that much when they move...

And i guess we now know "Bud" is a good zombie. Who can use a gun!

You mean that walking pile of pus? C'mon! C'mon! C'mon! :lol:

Leguizombie81705

09-07-2007, 03:59 AM

I just watched Day again... the corralling still scares the :poo: out of me. UGH I still can't get over this "Bub" --> "Bud" thing. I hate that he's an officer who they can't kill after he turns. Seriously what the hell!?

I don't think the zombies look that bad, though they're not Romero zombies... I'm going to be pissed if they're anyting like House of the Dead spring-loaded zombies.

sirjacktorrance

09-07-2007, 10:22 AM

bufff this ... is the shitt!!!

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j198/sirjacktorrance/nwp_dotd20lg.jpg

The Blind Dead

09-07-2007, 11:31 AM

No official screeners have been released for this film yet.

I wonder why?
...because it's not finished yet.

They are truly bad. Cheap Halloween masks would have been better.!

:roll: Actually, those zombies aren't bad at all. Biased much?

And i guess we now know "Bud" is a good zombie. Who can use a gun!
It's been stated on the internet for months now that Bud would be a vegetarian soldier uninterested in human flesh. That's nothing new. NOR is a zombie using a gun in case you forgot.

Yep, that was some cheesy looking zombies. I wonder if the last one is Bud?
They're really not all THAT cheesy. They look pretty damn good considering much of the indie zombie trash we get on DVD these days. At least we're not getting greasepainted fat kids.

As for the last zombie being Bud, not to my knowledge.

ZombiesAteMyDog

09-07-2007, 02:08 PM

I actualy think the zombies do look kind of bad, they look more like freddy krueger then like zombies, it might be OK if all the zombies we have seen have been set on fire or in an explosion etc, then the make up would make sense , if all zombies look like they have been barbaqued though, it will look like :poo: for sure.

and im sorry, a vegitarian who becomes a zombie and stays a vegitarian and doesnt hunger for human flesh is cheesy, is he gonna light a bunch of funky colored candles and sing camp songs and drive around in a volkswagen bus too? thats cheesier than wisconsin....

My guess is this is how the decsion to make this movie went down.

guy A - hey lets make a lot of money ,
guy B - hey great idea ! maybe we can make a zombie movie remake that has nothing to do with the original or the remake of dawn of the dead either ,
guy A - great idea ! lets find a bunch of bad actors to be in it and lets make the zombies look all burnt up
guy B - right on ! though maybe we should cast ving rhames too so people will actualy pay money to see it.
guy A - sweet were gonna be rich !

Id expect to see less then spectacular looking zombies and bad / cheesy actors in an Indie or in a low / no budget film, but in a big budget hollywood movie that 95% of the people out there will see as a follow up to dawn of the dead 04? they gonna have to do a bit better imo.

oh well at least ving rhames is in it, he is fun to watch on screen

I am sorry, I am usualy not critical of movies at all befor they come out and believe in giving a movie a fair shake , but this one to me just looks bad, who knows it may be great, and ill definatly see it at the theater cause I believe in suporting all zombie flicks posible as to suport the genre and show film makers there is money to be made in zombie flicks , and if im wrong and its actualy good ill be the first to admit it, just based on the info we have right now, it looks like a turd.

The Blind Dead

09-07-2007, 03:42 PM

There are burned zombies in this for a reason. A couple tanks of jet fuel are ignited in an underground corridor.

ZombiesAteMyDog

09-07-2007, 04:48 PM

then those zombies we are seeing makes alot more sense, they look decent for having been burnt / set on fire / blowen up etc, the whole bub / bud thing is a bit of a stretch though still imo

cheers :drinking:

The Blind Dead

09-07-2007, 05:10 PM

The only stretch is the vegetarian thing and it's not as wild a stretch as say...Romero's zombies gathering together and marching on a city in an attempt to fight for their rights to exist. I felt Bud's vegetarianism was far more believable than Big Daddy's Malcolm X march.

I think the vegetarian thing was goofy but it wasn't a major plot device. I think the idea was to get a zombie that didn't want flesh in order to be able to pit zombie against zombie...which they do.

ZombiesAteMyDog

09-07-2007, 05:15 PM

LOL the malcom x zombie march as you put it was rediculous, though I did enjoy land of the dead , what annoyed me about that was the fact that bub was kinda sorta maybe just a little bit learning to do humanesque things, and instead of gradualy ramping it up, romero took it from zero to 60 in about 3 seconds which really ruined the whole zombies can learn thing.

I think the vegetarian thing was goofy but it wasn't a major plot device. I think the idea was to get a zombie that didn't want flesh in order to be able to pit zombie against zombie...which they do.

this makes sense, I guess well just have to wait and see, the zombie vs zombie fight could be interesting if done right - maybe if were really lucky lettuce loving bud will tangle with flesh feasting ving rhames zombie, hell, a scene like that would be worth the price of admission alone

:drinking:

The Blind Dead

09-07-2007, 05:51 PM

The Rhames zombie was freakin cool. Bud does go toe to toe with a bunch of zombies but mainly because he's got this lingering crush on Mena Suvari's character. His motivation in fighting the other zombie's is less "no meat eating" as much as "damn I wanna tap that."

goesaround

09-08-2007, 01:37 AM

Those zombies in the pictures I thought showed a lot of work. I liked them and as a reaction to the plot sure. But how have people seen this? Is it out in DVD?

jackskellington

09-08-2007, 04:34 AM

...Big Daddy's Malcolm X march.

:lol:Hilarious!!!!:lol:

sirjacktorrance

09-08-2007, 11:38 AM

...because it's not finished yet.

:roll: Actually, those zombies aren't bad at all. Biased much?

It's been stated on the internet for months now that Bud would be a vegetarian soldier uninterested in human flesh. That's nothing new. NOR is a zombie using a gun in case you forgot.

They're really not all THAT cheesy. They look pretty damn good considering much of the indie zombie trash we get on DVD these days. At least we're not getting greasepainted fat kids.

As for the last zombie being Bud, not to my knowledge.
hey ,what can you tell us about this zombie??:

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j198/sirjacktorrance/nwp_dotd20lg.jpg

For me, is the most stupid thing that i saw in a zombie movie.a zombie taking a gun like james bond??it´s cheessy and very very crappy even for a low budget zombie movie.for god sake this it´s supposed to be a remake of day??'

Airborne

09-08-2007, 11:43 AM

I was hoping the zombie with a gun was the actor fooling around between takes. If not, no way I could watch this movie.

sirjacktorrance

09-08-2007, 12:05 PM

I was hoping the zombie with a gun was the actor fooling around between takes. If not, no way I could watch this movie.

i hope that too.let´s see what has to say our the blind dead.:doh:

The Blind Dead

09-08-2007, 01:26 PM

Those zombies in the pictures I thought showed a lot of work. I liked them and as a reaction to the plot sure. But how have people seen this? Is it out in DVD?
It's not out yet. I was able to see it through a connection at the production company. Running a review site has perks.

hey ,what can you tell us about this zombie??:

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j198/sirjacktorrance/nwp_dotd20lg.jpg

For me, is the most stupid thing that i saw in a zombie movie.a zombie taking a gun like james bond??it´s cheessy and very very crappy even for a low budget zombie movie.for god sake this it´s supposed to be a remake of day??'
I believe that scene involved him raising the gun in the middle of the street as like a "DUM DUM DUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMM!!" moment. Suddenly, the survivors realize these aren't just any zombies but gun toting military zombies. It really wasn't as cheesy as it looks.

I've said it a dozen times before and I'll say it again...this movie really wasn't BAD. It was one of the better low budget zombie flicks I've seen in awhile. Extremely entertaining. It was actually quite exciting in some places. There are a few ridiculous things here and there like a zombie running up the side of the wall like a T-Virus reject but for the most part the zombies are cool.

Don't forget...this isn't a "remake" in the sense that they're following the original. This really only uses a few things here and there from the original.

I was hoping the zombie with a gun was the actor fooling around between takes. If not, no way I could watch this movie.
I believe it may still be as I don't remember this particular pose. I believe it may have been an action shot that turned out really goofy looking.

MaxVeers

09-08-2007, 04:32 PM

It's not out yet. I was able to see it through a connection at the production company. Running a review site has perks.

I believe that scene involved him raising the gun in the middle of the street as like a "DUM DUM DUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMM!!" moment. Suddenly, the survivors realize these aren't just any zombies but gun toting military zombies. It really wasn't as cheesy as it looks.

I've said it a dozen times before and I'll say it again...this movie really wasn't BAD. It was one of the better low budget zombie flicks I've seen in awhile. Extremely entertaining. It was actually quite exciting in some places. There are a few ridiculous things here and there like a zombie running up the side of the wall like a T-Virus reject but for the most part the zombies are cool.

Don't forget...this isn't a "remake" in the sense that they're following the original. This really only uses a few things here and there from the original.

I believe it may still be as I don't remember this particular pose. I believe it may have been an action shot that turned out really goofy looking.

You just used the phrases "gun-toting military zombies" and "not as cheesey" in the same line.

There's only one gun-toting military zombie... And this guy ain't it. Coincidentally, he may have the same name.

UNDEAD FRED

09-08-2007, 06:17 PM

sirjacktorrance

09-08-2007, 06:45 PM

It's not out yet. I was able to see it through a connection at the production company. Running a review site has perks.

I believe that scene involved him raising the gun in the middle of the street as like a "DUM DUM DUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMM!!" moment. Suddenly, the survivors realize these aren't just any zombies but gun toting military zombies. It really wasn't as cheesy as it looks.

I've said it a dozen times before and I'll say it again...this movie really wasn't BAD. It was one of the better low budget zombie flicks I've seen in awhile. Extremely entertaining. It was actually quite exciting in some places. There are a few ridiculous things here and there like a zombie running up the side of the wall like a T-Virus reject but for the most part the zombies are cool.

Don't forget...this isn't a "remake" in the sense that they're following the original. This really only uses a few things here and there from the original.

I believe it may still be as I don't remember this particular pose. I believe it may have been an action shot that turned out really goofy looking.

a bunch of zombies carrying guns??mmm one or two it´s ok, but lots of them... anyway that pic is really cheessy

goesaround

09-08-2007, 07:05 PM

You know lest we forget, we compare what Zombies are by George Romero's first 3 movies (Did he do a fourth? Somehow it did not seem so) But while the gun toting zombies sounds unzombieish, in the scripts for Day of the Dead the way Romero wanted to do it if he got the dough, the zombies were trained as special zombies with guns. Bub grew out of this and was a scaled down vision of this. Plus he was quite handy with a pistol. He was not as benign as he seemed. He did pull the trigger on Rhodes when he first cocks the pistol after Rhodes disses his salute. Later he is quite profecient with it.

midniteloser

09-08-2007, 11:40 PM

I was hoping the zombie with a gun was the actor fooling around between takes. If not, no way I could watch this movie.

My reaction to that picture: :x

My reaction to your post: :clap:

MrShape666

09-09-2007, 02:52 AM

Well, the way things are going, I wouldn't be surprised if they shelved this film and then got to work remaking the remake.

Zombie Survivor

09-09-2007, 05:33 AM

You all make it sound like you're being forced to watch this movie. If you don't like it, then don't watch it. It's easy as that. I however, am curious how this movie will be... :think:

The Blind Dead

09-09-2007, 02:04 PM

You all make it sound like you're being forced to watch this movie. If you don't like it, then don't watch it. It's easy as that. I however, am curious how this movie will be... :think:
If you liked films like Dead Men Walking and Severed, you'll probably dig this. There's action, a bit o' gore and some crazy running, jumping and occasionally wall-crawling zombies. I watched this with my kid and we hooted and hollered the entire time. I had fun which is more than I was able to say for the large majority of the zombie sludge that hits shelves. I'm not sure how the re-shoots will effect the film but I can only assume they're improving various scenes and beefing up others that needed a bit more oomph. In my opinion that can only help this flick. I watched the film without a solid score and FX and I still had a smile on my face in the end. If I were asked to rate it I'd say it's a 2.5 star film. It's bad but entertaining like a Full Moon film.

Airborne

09-09-2007, 05:23 PM

You all make it sound like you're being forced to watch this movie. If you don't like it, then don't watch it. It's easy as that. I however, am curious how this movie will be... :think:

Very true. However, we are free to comment or give opinions regarding pictures, trailers, etc. Isn't that what these boards are for?? From what BD says, I will probably see this flick (eventually). I like (and bought) Severed.
I saw and thought Dead Men Walking was ok.

Zombie Survivor

09-10-2007, 01:01 PM

Very true. However, we are free to comment or give opinions regarding pictures, trailers, etc. Isn't that what these boards are for?? From what BD says, I will probably see this flick (eventually). I like (and bought) Severed.
I saw and thought Dead Men Walking was ok.

Yeah, you're right but some people's reaction give me the impression that they're forced to watch this movie. I don't mind discussions, on the contrary, I support it :)

I think that I will like this movie. But that's to be expected, giving the fact that I like almost every zombie movie ever...

UNDEAD FRED

09-11-2007, 08:30 PM

Here are some more picshttp://www.nickwagnerphotography.com/project008.html

MrShape666

09-26-2007, 03:43 AM

One problem with this film is that it wasn't produced because someone thought they had an original take on the material. It was produced to cash in on the success of the Dawn Of The Dead remake.

BarnabusBlackoak

09-26-2007, 01:41 PM

Here are some more picshttp://www.nickwagnerphotography.com/project008.html

That said In theaters April 2007
, huh? Was that a mis-print?

Zombie Survivor

09-26-2007, 03:22 PM

Yeah, I noticed that too. For a second I thought that I lived in the future :lol:

UNDEAD FRED

09-26-2007, 04:13 PM

Is it me, or should they have done a better job on the make up around the eyes. It makes it look like they are wearing halloween mask.

The Blind Dead

09-26-2007, 06:22 PM

One problem with this film is that it wasn't produced because someone thought they had an original take on the material. It was produced to cash in on the success of the Dawn Of The Dead remake.
"The Cash-In" is nothing new to horror fans. Some of the coolest films in the genre were created to "cash-in" on another better film.

That said In theaters April 2007
, huh? Was that a mis-print?
No, the site is just in need of an update.

Is it me, or should they have done a better job on the make up around the eyes. It makes it look like they are wearing halloween mask.
The zombie makeup in the film is solid. I don't recall every noticing the zombies unblended eyes during the action sequences.

corgi37

09-26-2007, 07:51 PM

It was scheduled for a April release, but the movie needed extensive re-shoots. Principal filming finished over a year ago. I would have thought they might have tried to cash on on RE. I hope they dont try to cash in on DIARY.

I think it's looking more likely this crap will get a straight to dvd release.

ZombiesAteMyDog

09-27-2007, 12:42 AM

TBD since you saw this, how would you say it stacks up to the dawn remake?

The Blind Dead

09-27-2007, 02:19 AM

The Day remake comes nowhere near the Dawn remake. That's not to say the Day remake isn't entertaining, because it was, but it doesn't come close to the caliber of Dawn (budget & storywise). Honestly, some people are reading too much into this flick and trying desperately to find something to bash about it.

It's low budget. It's cheesy. It's mindless entertainment. The zombies look pretty damn good for a low budget zombie flick, the action is there and Nick Canon isn't half as obnoxious as one might expect.

If this wasn't called Day of the Dead, some of these folks would be licking its nuggets.

The Blind Dead

09-27-2007, 02:24 AM

I hope they dont try to cash in on DIARY.

How exactly could they cash-in on DIARY OF THE DEAD when the film is so obviously titled to cash-in on Romero's DAY OF THE DEAD? :roll:

ZombiesAteMyDog

09-27-2007, 02:58 AM

I think he means like come out 2 or 3 weeks after diary, hoping anyone who saw diary will run out and see this .

I think this looks OK, my main concern was the fact they all looked burnt which was explained, im not expecing a magnum opus of epic zed proportions , so I figgure at the very least it will be enjoyable

Shredmonkey

09-27-2007, 09:03 AM

The sad fact is this. If it hits the cinema here I'll pay to see it and I'll walk out with the vague sensation of having been robbed. Just seems such a wasted opportunity. There's a good director, a good actor, and experienced cast and then what appears to be a lousy storyline. The Dawn remake wasn't mega budget either and that too had precious little to do with the film it was named after. But at least the Dawn remake was a damn entertaining action flick where this one just points to a "so bad it's good" experience. Not saying that is the worst thing in the world, but it's something I expect from young filmakers on a micro budget not a movie helmed by someone like Miner.

Such a shame, it's this sort of thing that buries a genre. It's happened to dead movies before as well. We never learn.

The Blind Dead

09-27-2007, 01:48 PM

It's highly doubtful this will ever be hitting theaters. By the way, the Dawn remake's budget was a little over $26 million so there's really no comparing the Day remake, which is obviously in the low $1-7 million (I'm being generous), and Dawn.

I'm not exactly sure what miracles you'd expect from Steve Miner but he's no David Lynch. This Day remake is EXACTLY what I'd expect to see him directing. The guy has directed everything from romance films to episodes of Dawson's Creek, Smallville & Summerland.

On your final point I've gotta disagree with you...films like Day of the Dead DO NOT bury the SUB-GENRE. No one particular film buried "dead movies," it was simply a matter of viewers getting sick of the same old shit over and over again which is one of the biggest problems in horror as a whole...filmmakers are afraid to be innovators. Nobody wants to step on Old Man Romero's toes or the rabid fanboy's feelings so they stick to the status quo and conform. We don't need more Romero disciples pushing the same old junk, we need risk-takers and filmmakers unafraid of fanboy messageboard wrath.

Shredmonkey

09-27-2007, 02:26 PM

Miner is solid in his output. I'd never put him up there with Lynch et al. As for your last point, I pretty much agree. The genre most certainly needs people unafraid to break new ground. But hanging off Romeros coat tails is not doing that and that is exactly what this movie is doing. I wasn't aware the budget was between 1-7 mill, that does change things somewhat. But it doesn't alter the fact this is a cynical cash in on a fan favourite.

As I said, I will pay to see this movie (Cinema or DVD) to show support AND because I am a genre fanboy. But it still saddens me an old goat like Romero can at least try and play with the genre when so many others try to play it safe or come up with "interesting" ideas like vegetarian zombies.

evilzombie20

09-27-2007, 02:32 PM

I do believe this is scheduled for a short theatrical run, limited most likely, as why would they even bother with re-shoots and whatnot along with announcing a theatrical run. I can't imagine this doing overly well but if DIARY makes some dough, I can imagine this tagging along soon after it's success.

Taurus did the same thing after the DAWN remake, DAY OF THE DEAD 2 hit stores no less than a month later confusing people into thinking it was in fact some sort of sequel which in turn got them more sales than they should have received. A lot of people asked me about this when it came out and if it was a sequel to DAWN and I was horrified because this was the general audience that didn't know. They would be suckered into buying this thinking they're getting something to par up with the DAWN remake and instead got...well, we all know what they got. :poo:

The Blind Dead

09-27-2007, 04:20 PM

As for your last point, I pretty much agree. The genre most certainly needs people unafraid to break new ground. But hanging off Romeros coat tails is not doing that and that is exactly what this movie is doing. I wasn't aware the budget was between 1-7 mill, that does change things somewhat. But it doesn't alter the fact this is a cynical cash in on a fan favourite.

From a business angle, this was an increidbly smart move considering the small budget and limited resources. They were able to secure the Day of the Dead property, Mena Suvari, Ving Rhames, Nick Cannon, Christa Campbell & Ian McNeice. Any company worth its weight in brains would...no...MUST do anything they can to not only recoup their investments into the property but also do their best to tap as much fanbase dollars as possible. It's an incredibly smart business move to grab a property with so much history behind it.

now, is it still a cash-in? Sure! Once again...the cash-in is nothing new to horror cinema though.

it still saddens me an old goat like Romero can at least try and play with the genre when so many others try to play it safe or come up with "interesting" ideas like vegetarian zombies.

I disagree. Romero hasn't innovated in forever. Land of the Dead was a good example of Romero attempting to innovate and being stymied by his own high school politics and diehard fans. Hell his newest film effort, while sounding relatively interesting, isn't anywhere close to original.

In my opinion one of the biggest reasons filmmakers play it safe and follow the leader is because any small attempt to deviate from Romero's mythos draws the instant, and often vehement, disapproval of fans. Romero himself found that out. You can see it in every major zombie thread on this forum. Even the slightest attempt to distance a concept from Romero's work draws all sorts of negative criticism. I don't think filmmakers WANT to play it safe...they almost HAVE TO.

Shredmonkey

09-27-2007, 05:08 PM

From a business angle, this was an increidbly smart move considering the small budget and limited resources. They were able to secure the Day of the Dead property, Mena Suvari, Ving Rhames, Nick Cannon, Christa Campbell & Ian McNeice. Any company worth its weight in brains would...no...MUST do anything they can to not only recoup their investments into the property but also do their best to tap as much fanbase dollars as possible. It's an incredibly smart business move to grab a property with so much history behind it.

now, is it still a cash-in? Sure! Once again...the cash-in is nothing new to horror cinema though.

Indeed, canny move for getting attention. But good business aside it isn't being creative with the genre. This is kind of the point I was getting at. To remake a movie (or 're-imagine' whatever your preference) is one thing. I think updating classic movies can be interesting. But taking the title and throwing pretty much everything else out smacks of exploitation. Nothing new, but that doesn't make it acceptable. Dawn 04 was much the same yet managed to distinguish itself by being pretty damn good.

I disagree. Romero hasn't innovated in forever. Land of the Dead was a good example of Romero attempting to innovate and being stymied by his own high school politics and diehard fans. Hell his newest film effort, while sounding relatively interesting, isn't anywhere close to original.

In my opinion one of the biggest reasons filmmakers play it safe and follow the leader is because any small attempt to deviate from Romero's mythos draws the instant, and often vehement, disapproval of fans. Romero himself found that out. You can see it in every major zombie thread on this forum. Even the slightest attempt to distance a concept from Romero's work draws all sorts of negative criticism. I don't think filmmakers WANT to play it safe...they almost HAVE TO.

I was actually talking about the upcoming movie rather than Land. Land was a progression within his own mythos. The new film seems to embrace other stylistic ideas and concepts. I say appears because we haven't seen it yet :) Thing is, Romero could re-explore the furrow he's ploughed endlessly because there is a lot of scope there. My issue is this. With all the talent out there we are being served a load of dross cashing in on our fondness for Day. There is no way around this, no amount of "It's nothing new" will change that. We are being exploited and we are going to go along with it.

If it had it's own name and plot we might just say that it's a good effort, cheap and fun. But cashing in on Romero sets the film maker up for a worse hiding from the fanboys than if they had zombies driving cars and ordering take out. As ever, just my opinion :)

The Blind Dead

09-27-2007, 06:04 PM

Indeed, canny move for getting attention. But good business aside it isn't being creative with the genre. This is kind of the point I was getting at. To remake a movie (or 're-imagine' whatever your preference) is one thing. I think updating classic movies can be interesting. But taking the title and throwing pretty much everything else out smacks of exploitation. Nothing new, but that doesn't make it acceptable. Dawn 04 was much the same yet managed to distinguish itself by being pretty damn good.
Mmmmmmmm...exploitation....:drool::)

I do agree, it isn't being creative but, once again, we're used to see this all the time in the slasher sub-genre. American horror fans actually seem to prefer recycled concepts...they just dislike recycled concepts sporting a title they're familiar with.

My issue is this. With all the talent out there we are being served a load of dross cashing in on our fondness for Day. There is no way around this, no amount of "It's nothing new" will change that. We are being exploited and we are going to go along with it.

True. We most certainly are being exploited. *shrugs* It doesn't change the fact, for me anyhow, that I was able to kick back with my kid and enjoy myself. All exploitative tactics aside...entertainment should be first and foremost and, in my opinion, that doesn't appear to be good enough for some in this particular thread.

If it had it's own name and plot we might just say that it's a good effort, cheap and fun. But cashing in on Romero sets the film maker up for a worse hiding from the fanboys than if they had zombies driving cars and ordering take out. As ever, just my opinion :)

I understand how fans could get upset over the tactics this production company are using to cash-in on Romero's original work but when all is said and done...is it entertaining? Title aside...does it do the job it set out to do?

Personally, I felt it did. Fans that enjoyed flicks like Dead Men Walking and Severed will find this adequate. I wouldn't purchase this for my personal collection but I wouldn't walk out of a room if it was playing.

I know it's no consolation but using the title "Day of the Dead" or not...the original is still the original and it's still available. Fans shouldn't worry about Romero's good name being tarnished...he'll do his best to do that all on his own.

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