The Zach Snyder Dawn of the Dead 2004 and Dawn of the Dead 2 [Archive] - Page 2

MADMAN

07-25-2005, 04:35 PM

Not so long ago, running zombies were a joke.

I dunno, you young people.

I agree. I am not a huge fan of the whole running zombie thing. There is something even more relentless about a massive shambling horde than one cannot escape from. Sort of like Micheal Myers. However, that doesn't detract from the fact that I enjoyed 04 immensely.

My bet is no. The window of opportunity has passed.

I don't think that just because Land tanked it means the window has passed on zombie films. Certainly there is less fervor, however, DoTD 04 was very popular in its own right and a sequel will bring the original mainstream viewers back to the theatres.

I don't see how Snyder or anyone else could make us believe that anyone from DOTD 04 could survive the ending. Although I would like to see a continuation of that storyline, I too believe that parallel stories would be just as good...but not scripted as well! (F*ck ya'll! - Kenneth)

I don't know, I think it's very possible for a good writer to find a way out for them. Remember, they loaded up on ammo back at Andy's place, and I think there were some fuel drums lying aroud. Maybe not enough to fuel up the boat, but enough to blast through a few rotted corpses. It would be a hell of a fight. That's for sure.

Brody

07-25-2005, 04:45 PM

There is something even more relentless about a massive shambling horde than one cannot escape from. Sort of like Micheal Myers.

What is so relentless about a horde of slow moving dead people? When you can walk faster than them it isn't terribly scary IMO. The only time it is scary in the films is when one happens to be 'right up on them' at that moment. And even then, without explanation they manage to get their hands on a vicitm.

And the only thing making Myers scary is that HE WONT ****ING DIE. :x

It's like being chased by a group from the old folks home. Even Patricia Tallman's character saw this clearly in NIGHT 90 "We can outrun them."

I suppose the urban areas could suck; or atleast be an inconvenience at times.

Fast scares the hell out of me. I said this along time ago on this site:

Te majority of people here can't sprint more than 100 yards at full pace much less having 20 or 30 Dead Mother****ers running after you at a full sprint.

Now that is scary.

My films? I employ the 'Fresh Factor'. The fresher thay are; the faster they are.

This RANT is not directed at you but at RUN/WALK debate alone. :scare:

benaiah

07-25-2005, 05:16 PM

maybe chips the dog is the only survivor... maybe he runs into the thick of the island and finds a shelter or something. that i could buy.

Darth Erroneous

07-25-2005, 06:09 PM

...I think it's very possible for a good writer to find a way out for them. Remember, they loaded up on ammo back at Andy's place, and I think there were some fuel drums lying aroud. Maybe not enough to fuel up the boat, but enough to blast through a few rotted corpses. It would be a hell of a fight. That's for sure.
That is true, MADMAN. All we see is the camera being dropped. Maybe it was dropped and replaced by a shotgun? I think that if anyone could survive, it would be Kenneth. He would have the training and mentality to make it out of a hostile situation.

corgi37

07-25-2005, 09:42 PM

I really liked Dawn04, but after watching it many times, it sort of leave me unfullfillied. It just doesnt have the depth. But, its ok.

The running zombies didnt bother me at all. But, i thought it was a bit ridiculous that they didnt get slower. Would have made more sense. If that last comment makes sense! hahaha.

If there is a sequel, i would like to see the characters continue. With little character development in Dawn04, it would be good to build on the already established characters, rather than start cold with a new lot.

Easily, they could have lived. Jump back on the boat and push it off. The boat shed near the dock could easily contain some fuel drums, and maybe a spare engine. Hell, a spare boat! Or, if they drifted off, there is nothing stopping the writers having another boat pick them up.

Maybe a boat of survivalists! White supremist survivalists, just to add some hassles for Kenneth.

I dont think LOTD's small return means anything, i just think it might be risky in Universal's mind to make another zombie flick. Especially for the same or similar budget as Dawn04. For the most part, a sequels returns diminish to what precedes it. STar Wars not included. But, i'm thinking back to Jaws and the Freddie's & Jason's.

IF, and really, its a big IF, there was a sequel, i'd expect the budget to be more like LOTD, allowing for inflation. Sure, Dawn made a nice profit, but that doesnt mean the sequel would.

ZOMBATCommand

07-28-2005, 10:26 PM

If there is a sequel, I'd like to see what went down at Fort Pastor. The film could be from Ken's brother's point of view. We'd also get to see Scott Reiniger (Roger) again as "The General".

Brody

07-29-2005, 01:56 AM

I'd like to see a sequel but Zach is going to be doing Frank Millers 300 apparently.

fatbot

08-01-2005, 08:57 AM

i don't see it as a horror film or more specificly a zombie film i see it as an action film its more like a remake of aliens or zulu

Darth Erroneous

08-02-2005, 07:08 PM

If there is a sequel, I'd like to see what went down at Fort Pastor. The film could be from Ken's brother's point of view. We'd also get to see Scott Reiniger (Roger) again as "The General".
How about when Kenneth's brother sees the Fort about to get overrun, he and few others take off in a military Humvee. His brother hopes to reach Kenneth before he makes it to the fort. When his brother gets to Everitt they see two shuttle buses being overrun by zombies and say, "F*ck ya'll" and leave.

zombiekilling101

08-02-2005, 07:12 PM

overrun by zombies and say, "F*ck ya'll" and leave.

lolololol, :lol:

Darth Erroneous

08-02-2005, 07:14 PM

It's thick with irony, I know. :x Just as the, "Roads thick with them mother f*ckers."

SGT. DEATH

08-04-2005, 07:34 PM

Shara Polly wont be in DOTD 04 part 2 and she stated this herself.

zombiekilling101

08-04-2005, 07:38 PM

Shara Polly wont be in DOTD 04 part 2 and she stated this herself.

well, im not torn by it, but it sucks that we cant at least see her parish.

jackskellington

08-04-2005, 07:55 PM

Doesn't matter to me if anyone returns or not. I'm just excited to see a sequel, not necessarily in a continuation of the same group of survivors though.

eardrumbuz

08-05-2005, 01:10 AM

well, im not torn by it, but it sucks that we cant at least see her parish.

i thought she worked at a hospital ;-)

i'd certainly welcome another installment, but it would be cool to show some confirmation that the characters from dawn are finished off, cuz i believe they had nowhere to go.

zombiekilling101

08-05-2005, 01:39 AM

i thought she worked at a hospital ;-)

i'd certainly welcome another installment, but it would be cool to show some confirmation that the characters from dawn are finished off, cuz i believe they had nowhere to go.

hmm, maybe another group stumbles upon the carnage, torn up cop uniform, the video camera the dog ect.

corgi37

08-07-2005, 01:17 AM

Something like that would be great. Maybe even have the people who found Andy's tape be in a sequel.

zombiekilling101

08-07-2005, 01:18 AM

yeah that would be sweet too. Go along with the scavengers through that city, with those hordes of runners. Makes for a very very good movie.

hardcharger

08-07-2005, 10:37 AM

It didn't seem to make a whole lot of sense with Chips running into the thick of the zombies in the first place. In one sense, Chips did run (albeit in darkness) when we first saw him, but it was a matter of survival. Why he'd choose to run into the thick of it at the end knowing he'd doom his masters...I don't get it. Also, why they didn't just double the hell back? Who knows? With running zombies, the next thing you know they'll be swimming the butterfly to get to your sweet, sweet flesh. :)

Lastly, knowing that they were planning to leave, why didn't they get some rudimentary armor from a sporting goods store or something? We can't even use the excuse that they had to leave suddenly because they were prepping the buses way early. They were smart enough to bring propane, why not some good ol' arm and shin guards? Put Ken in a football uniform and make him a point man.

They could have also used the dead flesh of the old guy and the woman in the truck to buy some time. They didn't establish whether they ate only live flesh or simply non-zombie flesh. It's a stretch.

I think way too much about these things.

Bad Zombie Night

08-07-2005, 11:16 AM

It didn't seem to make a whole lot of sense with Chips running into the thick of the zombies in the first place. In one sense, Chips did run (albeit in darkness) when we first saw him, but it was a matter of survival. Why he'd choose to run into the thick of it at the end knowing he'd doom his masters...
Dogs sometimes do crazy stuff like that... Once I had a rottweiler puppy when I lived in Philly... Explain to me why he ran out into oncoming traffic, and got toasted by a van? Besides, they didn't have chips for all that long, so I don't really see him having that strong of a bond to any of the members in the group.

I don't get it. Also, why they didn't just double the hell back? Who knows? With running zombies, the next thing you know they'll be swimming the butterfly to get to your sweet, sweet flesh. :)

.... And who knows? Maybe they'll be under water long enough to acquire a taste for sea food.

They could have also used the dead flesh of the old guy and the woman in the truck to buy some time. They didn't establish whether they ate only live flesh or simply non-zombie flesh.
You mean like a cat burglar, who brings along a t-bone steak to distract the guard dog? Yeah, I can see that... "Here Zombie!" "Here's a nice fresh leg for ya!" "Here ya go, fetch!"

Zombielover

08-07-2005, 04:19 PM

I think LAND kind of got railroaded with it's release date but if the box office of the last few horror films in general are any indication the horror film renaissance may have peaked (at least for now)

corgi37

08-07-2005, 09:07 PM

You could be right. But, its not just horror. The whole industry seems to be suffering a massive down turn. Movies just are not making the money they used to.

SGT. DEATH

08-07-2005, 09:16 PM

I dont know about other countries but the price of fuel here is going through the roof and affecting everything else including the entertainment buisness.I would love to see Dawn 2 along the lines of Dawn 78,04 (based in a shopping centre) but with people who know what they are doing.Military,cops and other folks who can handle themselves.But I would like to see them do what we all think about doing and what would go wrong with these ideas.

chickenchop1

08-08-2005, 12:27 PM

You could be right. But, its not just horror. The whole industry seems to be suffering a massive down turn. Movies just are not making the money they used to.

Good point. Look at Bay's The Island, made for 122 million, and the opening weekend it made 12 million (I didn't see it).

Maybe with all this terrorism going on, general audiences have had their share of horror these days. Only the diehard horror fans are showing up, considering how Land of the Dead, Dark Water and Devil's Rejects didn't collect more.

Regardless of the times, the horror genre will never go away. Well, at least while the earth is still in one piece...

HOO-HAA

08-08-2005, 05:39 PM

A part of me is dissappointed to hear Sarah Polley isn't returning for two reasons:

1) I love her work.. in DOTD and other films. She brings a real well-needed slice of reality to the movie.

2) A big part of me wants closure on the end of DOTD 04..

corgi37

08-08-2005, 11:07 PM

Why so sad about Sarah Polley? I mean, is there any word about a sequel anyway? Do you know something? Come on, fill us in.

I read ages ago that Ving & Sarah had a sequel tied into their contracts when they were signed for Dawn04.

The last word on a possible sequel was way back in October 2004. As far as i know, and really, i know stuff all.

SGT. DEATH

08-09-2005, 08:56 AM

I talked to a relitave of my wife recently who worked with Shara Polly before last christmas and he told me that she said she wouldnt be doing a sequal to Dawn 04,cant remember as to why but he did say she was a fan of the other/older films of this nature.She has also strong ties to Ireland.The same fellow has recently finished shooting Jhonny was with Vinnie Jones,Lenox Lewis and Samantha Mumba in Belfast due for release next summer.I told him to try and get some info from Samantha about her recent Z flick or ask her to stop by.

HOO-HAA

08-09-2005, 10:40 AM

corgi37

08-10-2005, 02:25 AM

It would be nice to be locked up in a shopping mall with them. Lotsa lingerie shops.

Blahead

08-21-2005, 07:43 PM

I think you'll find a lot of fans of the remake here. DotD 78 was and still is a masterpiece, but the remake was still a damn good movie.
I agree Pain DOTD 78 was a good movie but the zombies were slow and boring now the zombies are fast and fun lol

corgi37

08-24-2005, 02:01 AM

Damn kids, what would you know?

Darth Erroneous

08-24-2005, 09:03 AM

HOO-HAA

08-24-2005, 09:36 AM

In my perfect zombie world, the younger, more fresh zombies are quick and wiley, reminiscent of DOTD 04, and as they get older and things start to decompose they get a little slower, Reminiscent of NOTLD. Therefor, in my zombie world, we have fast zombies and slow zombies. Now if I can just sit my @$$ down and write the script... :doh:

That sounds plausible, Darth... Get writing! :)

I think the more plauisble you make the horror, the more it affects the viewer/ reader... The best horror is achieved by making it AMOST believable. For example, the start of DOTD 04 still gives me the heebies as you could ALMOST smell the fear and desparation of those people as Sarah's character escaped - the woman banging the car window, the guy trying to car jack her, the scene where the truck slams into the gas station causing the explosion.... All of that is SOOOOO effective as horror.. :clap:

Darth Erroneous

08-24-2005, 10:13 AM

Perhaps a little bit of comedy when a slower zombie is limping in for a kill and is pushed over by a faster zombie who wants the kill too. Just an idea.

Back to the topic now...I really enjoyed the opening credits. The splicing of the actual news footage with the created footage was great. It's my favorite part of the movie.

CenobyteX

09-05-2005, 07:30 PM

Lastly, knowing that they were planning to leave, why didn't they get some rudimentary armor from a sporting goods store or something? We can't even use the excuse that they had to leave suddenly because they were prepping the buses way early. They were smart enough to bring propane, why not some good ol' arm and shin guards? Put Ken in a football uniform and make him a point man.

i was watching this the other night.funny story kinda.
im up at 4am bored watching infomercials when a country superstars special comes on.all of a sudden they play a clip of a johnny cash song.remembering the johnny cash song played in the credits to this movie.it made me want to watch it.(end of pointless story).

now. if u remember correctly,yes,they had planned on leaving but not as early as they were forced to or otherwise they might have had time to make other arrangements.when kenneth and Co. went to andy's gun store they didnt know that captain dickhead wouldnt be there to open the door for them when they got back.And if he had that would have given them time to close and lock the door behind them.Im sure that the people remaining in the mall (waiting for the ammo partyto return) werent expecting the undead to be running right behind kenneth and Co. when they got back.Sure they might have made a few more arrangements with sporting goods and whatever other supplies they needed before they left(food,drink,smokes,etc..)but thanks to captain Dickhead we will never know.kenneth and Co. essentially had to run straight from andies into the mall elevator that took them to the shuttles without even stopping to breath.so they didnt really get the chance to decide against or for anything in the end.

just my recollection

midniteloser

09-14-2005, 03:03 AM

i just can't rock the remake. running zombies and romero don't mix. :x it seems like a lame-sauce idea, but that's just me :loon: ...

zombiekilling101

09-15-2005, 01:02 AM

i just can't rock the remake. running zombies and romero don't mix. :x it seems like a lame-sauce idea, but that's just me :loon: ...

But they didnt mix... Snyder made a kick ass stand alone movie.:clap:

goesaround

09-16-2005, 08:46 PM

Any word hummingbird on the premise of the Dawn 04 sequel?

Bad Zombie Night

09-17-2005, 09:23 AM

Any word hummingbird on the premise of the Dawn 04 sequel?
If you search back in this thread, you'll see that question was asked about a dozen times... It seems the film has been put on the waiting list, until Zach Snyder finishes his other projects. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

goesaround

09-17-2005, 01:25 PM

Cool it Comrade,just hoping something new might be whispered

Bad Zombie Night

09-17-2005, 01:32 PM

Cool it Comrade,just hoping something new might be whispered
There's noting to get all excited about GA... I was just answering your question. ;-)

corgi37

09-19-2005, 10:54 AM

Mark Corgi's words:

There will be no sequel.

Bad Zombie Night

09-19-2005, 10:57 AM

I think eventually the may be one, but they're not going to spend $26 million dollars on it. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

Darth Erroneous

09-19-2005, 02:25 PM

If House of the Dead gets a sequel...so will Dawn

Bad Zombie Night

09-19-2005, 03:34 PM

If House of the Dead gets a sequel...so will Dawn
Actually, a House of the Dead sequel gives hope to the continuation of all Zombies films. :) http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

Barbra's brother

09-20-2005, 02:58 PM

I think the Dawn '04 movie DOES stand on it's own. Actually, the only thing similar to the original is the mall. Perhaps if Snyder hadn't used the same title it would be better recieved. Most of the younger generation, (other than "zombifiles"), don't know about the original. So, I agree that it shouldn't even be compared to the original. I'd like to see a sequel!

Xenomrph

09-26-2005, 08:17 PM

I will go on record as saying that I love the Dawn of the Dead remake. In fact, it's my personal #1 favorite zombie movie. I found it immensely entertaining, and I see it as different enough from the original that I can view it as its own separate movie. I thought the acting was great, the gore and special effects were top-notch, and I was thoroughly entertained from beginning to end. Most importantly, I got the feeling that the world was going to hell in a handbasket, and that's really what gets my rocks off when it comes to zombie movies - the concept of society utterly falling apart.

corgi37

09-27-2005, 08:31 AM

Yeah, i thought that aspect of it was very good too. But, then it was like "Ok, the worlds over, lets chill out".

There should have been some harrowing scenes of people crying out for loved ones. Everyone lost family, so i mean, no feelings? What about the (Christ, i have forgotten the characters name! hahaha) blonde dude who wanted to fix Ana? He had kids. But, like, its ok, he's in a mall! A scene of him looking at kids photos, or just simply weeping for them, would have added a bit of depth.

Ana, too, got over Louis pretty bloody quick!

Maybe a scene of Kenneth trying desperately to contact his brother? They could have filmed it in "Radio Shack" or something. GOod plug for them, and again, adds a bit of a dimension to Kenneth's pretty much cardboard cut out character (though he and Andy had a good relationship).

I feel the news casts could have gone on a bit more too. Showing the whole world collapsing.

But i really liked it too. IT's worn off now though. LOTD is so much better.

Barbra's brother

09-27-2005, 08:43 AM

I agree with you corgi. More scenes like what you described above helps to bring you closer emotionaly with the characters. Also, if they'd shown more of the world collapsing, it would give you the feeling of desperation and hopelessness. Everyone pretty much got to the mall too easily, and in my opinion, they should have extended the beginning. The movie was very good, but my personal preference would be to have more carnage scenes, more desperate families attempting escape, more zombie action, and more gore. I also don't want a pat ending. I like how they left it open for another movie.

doctorFreakazoid

09-28-2005, 11:11 AM

A sequel to this would be great, although I think it shouldn't be riding on the coat tails of George Romero's classic. It does stand alone, and would have been successful without using the same title.

SICBELLY

09-30-2005, 11:47 AM

Posted by Barbara's brother.......Everyone pretty much got to the mall too easily, and in my opinion, they should have extended the beginning.

I certainly agree with that, man. :drinking: I personally think the movie should've been as long as a "Lord of the Rings" flick. Just would've given it a truly epic feel. I really hope there is a sequel to this, too. I loved the storyline and most of the characters. It would be cool if the sequel was the story of the survivors who found Andy's tape. Ya' know, so it's set a couple years after the first story. And as an homage to Romero, I vote that Snyder brings back one of the characters from the first movie as a zombie. :evil: Michael would be a good choice for that.
Overall, I really got into the remake. I kind of appreciated the differences between it and the original.

doctorFreakazoid

09-30-2005, 03:17 PM

Sicbelly, You hit the nail right on the proverbial head! That's exactly where the sequel should pick up. It would definitely tie in and help to keep the story flowing, without having to worry about getting the original actors to come back. Good idea you had about bringing someone back as a zombie. Could also help to extend the beginning of the outbreak. This would involve showing how other survivors made it through, and were able to eventually overcome the situation.

SICBELLY

09-30-2005, 04:25 PM

Definitely. Showing other small groups of survivors in different parts of the world during those first few days would greatly broaden the scope of the movie.

doctorFreakazoid

10-02-2005, 04:16 PM

I always wondered about what happened to the people in the newscasts. And what about people who lived in large cities, or way out in the boonies? They should add more of that, the newscasts were very well done, and one of the very best parts of the movie.

Kemper

10-02-2005, 04:25 PM

I'd like a suburban neighborhood. I like the raw feeling of it. i like seeing average people getting the smackdown. :clap:

pimpkilla

10-03-2005, 11:02 AM

Actually, a House of the Dead sequel gives hope to the continuation of all Zombies films. :) http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gifisnt that the damn truth

DeadinWV

10-04-2005, 10:47 AM

A guy that I took a writing workshop with is pretty good friends with James Gunn who wrote the screenplay for Dawn. He said that Gunn has written several zombie scripts but there were no upcoming plans to make another movie. Id love to see another.

secondstoreykid

10-05-2005, 09:58 PM

And as an homage to Romero, I vote that Snyder brings back one of the characters from the first movie as a zombie. :evil: Michael would be a good choice for that.

That would be radtastic.

corgi37

10-08-2005, 09:03 AM

Wow, how things change. James Gunn was No1 ass-hole 18 months ago.

Kemper

10-08-2005, 10:26 AM

I'd love to see Peter say SUCKER.

More than likely it will be some lame story about Francine's son or daughter.

Death_becomes_you_354

01-05-2006, 08:33 AM

i was curious about something, its been roughly two years since DotD 04 came out and i was wondering if the director of that movie is going to make another zombie movie? you know like show it from a diffrent perspective from maybe someone who was at fort pastor or or another state or country? cause i would like to see either the aftermath of it all or something like that. just curious if you anyof you have heard anything orn ot also would liek to hear your thoughts and opinions?

Zombie Survivor

01-05-2006, 08:44 AM

I don't think so. But I can't say things for sure...

Book

01-05-2006, 08:44 AM

He's doing X men III I think.

Death_becomes_you_354

01-05-2006, 08:54 AM

oh hmm damn, i was hoping for more running zombies yeah i know that dawn of the dead remake wasn't as good but i liked it. was kind of hoping for zombies that run and rip you apart. :cry:

Bad Zombie Night

01-14-2006, 03:36 PM

Please do a search before starting any new threads. ;-)

Darth Erroneous

01-17-2006, 11:41 PM

Please do a search before starting any new threads. ;-)

But then what would you have to do? Ghost and nickcake are already gone.:lol:

garibaldino

01-19-2006, 05:30 PM

DotD 2? I'd go watch.

Dotd 04 was, in my opinion, a better film than LotD.

I've said elsewhere that I'm a huge GAR fan, but LotD was pretty poor stuff and just didn't grip me or have any edge of the seat moments, DotD 04 on the other hand did.

Kemper

01-19-2006, 11:14 PM

Yes it was. It was also timed perfectly.

The Cap'n

01-24-2006, 09:23 AM

Two films announced for Zack are 300 which is based on a Frank miller gn and Rainbow six. No zombie stuff as of yet.

SGT. DEATH

01-25-2006, 03:39 PM

I was on Ebay the other night and a limited edition boxset Dawn 04 was £170.This had a blood soaked towel and voice activated box.I thought it was mad.

lavel

01-25-2006, 03:51 PM

Well I loved it and cant wait for the second and may be third part but to everys ones entitled to their own view. :drinking:

Here!Here! I agree most definitely. The remake was a good movie, and I think Dawn 2, would be a nice compliment. As long as horror will be put back on the map, especially zombie movies--I'm okay with it.:drinking:

lavel

01-25-2006, 03:52 PM

I was on Ebay the other night and a limited edition boxset Dawn 04 was £170.This had a blood soaked towel and voice activated box.I thought it was mad.

Did you buy it?:clap:

Zombie Mark

01-26-2006, 01:01 AM

I was on Ebay the other night and a limited edition boxset Dawn 04 was £170.This had a blood soaked towel and voice activated box.I thought it was mad.
I agree! I saw one of these go for about $110 last spring and thought it was way too much for a cardboard box with 50 cents worth of electronics!

SGT. DEATH

01-26-2006, 06:52 AM

I agree! I saw one of these go for about $110 last spring and thought it was way too much for a cardboard box with 50 cents worth of electronics!
True,but if I converted £170 to dollars that would be about$300 and thats some money for a blood soaked towel and a dvd.

RottingSlowly

01-26-2006, 09:39 AM

I gotta admit that i really like the first 15 minutes of this movie.But after that it's all downhill.The point of the original movie was completely thrown by the way side.And what was originally a classic was turned into an action movie pretty much.Quick cuts and a sub par storyline for the MTV generation who can't follow an intelligant plot.you guys are intitled to your opinion but i'm just a little sick of hollywood bastardizing GAR's work.

Divided Soul

02-08-2006, 11:29 AM

Two films announced for Zack are 300 which is based on a Frank miller gn and Rainbow six. No zombie stuff as of yet.
That mekes me sad to hear it

ZombieFreakMania

02-10-2006, 02:35 AM

I think the Dawn of the Dead remake, stands on it's own grounds. If it didn't have the DotD tittle, it would be a sweet zombie movie.

Arson Zombie

02-10-2006, 02:55 AM

I agree, it was a kick a$$ zombie flick.

jackskellington

03-06-2006, 09:26 AM

Looks like there may not be a sequel after all...

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/index.php?Show=5948&Template=newsfull

DeadinWV

03-06-2006, 11:14 AM

I think the Dawn of the Dead remake, stands on it's own grounds. If it didn't have the DotD tittle, it would be a sweet zombie movie.

I dont care what it was called...it was a damn entertaining movie!

Zombie Survivor

03-06-2006, 01:22 PM

I dont care what it was called...it was a damn entertaining movie!

I agree... the first one I saw... still emotionally connected with it... :)

Pax Melmacia

05-08-2006, 03:13 AM

I risk opening a can of worms (lol) here, but here goes.

I was so very disappointed with the Dawn of the Dead remake. Does anyone know how much input George Romero had in it, if any?

Admittedly, I'm biased. The 1978 original is one of my favorites to date.

A word of explanation. I watch very few movies nowadays because they all look the same. Like everything was shot by a camera mounted on a roller-coaster. Then every once in a while you have someone punching the fast-forward button, accompanied by that annoying WHOOSH sound.

Then every movie has to have wire stunts that defy physics. In short. movies today are (again, IMHO) like watching a combination of an anime feature and MTV. I get a headache.

Well, the Dawn remake looked like another one ofthose movies. What irked me were those loud thunderclaps that come out of nowhere, another favorite device today.

But my biggest gripe is that in line with the 'everything must be at an insane speed' philosophy, the movie uses the greatest abomination of all: agile zombies.

Fast zombies are like non-alcoholic beer: What's the point?

Jay Decay

05-08-2006, 03:30 AM

I never liked the Dawn remake either, the zombies reminded to much of Danny Boyle's "infected" from 28 days later. The original had better characters and background music. I loved Tom Savini's cameo though "Put another round in her, she's a twitcher!":)

The Blind Dead

05-08-2006, 03:37 AM

*cough*

http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4811&highlight=Dawn+Dead

You'll probably save yourself problems in the future by checking the search function.

Zen Buddakhan

05-08-2006, 03:59 AM

*cough*

http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4811&highlight=Dawn+Dead

You'll probably save yourself problems in the future by checking the search function.

:clap: yep it went that way ---> :lol:

awfulman

05-08-2006, 04:06 AM

What's Dawn of the Dead? Remake? :lol:

Pain

05-08-2006, 02:37 PM

Moved and merged:)

ZombieJohn

08-28-2006, 12:58 PM

Book

09-02-2006, 04:03 PM

Heres what pisses me off. Did anyone else notice that every die hard dotd78 fan freaks out? It was great that Snyder remade it. Sure I loved dotd but the remake was great too! I guarantee if it was the exact same movie with everything but in stead of hearing the name zack Snyder someone heard GAR it would make the movie a master piece? But then again if they named the movie something else everyone would be freaking out about how it took GARs idea. I mean he had no problem with it... a matter a fact he said he loved it. Sure I love GAR as much as the next zombie fan but just like Mervin stated zombies come before GAR in my eyes. Idk it’s just my opinion but snider took a great movie and in my eyes made it just as good if not better. It’s not all about who directs it but it’s about the movie it self. I guarantee everyone who disgraced the movie with exception of few would love it if they slapped GARs name on it.

Leonardo DaVinci made the first protype for a "helicopter" so my question is: Would you let him fly you somewhere in one today? Yeah he is a genius, but he was a genius for his time. Like Romero. There are movies being made today that I would say are "genius" but I know 20 years from now they will be replaced by younger minds in more interesting times. GAR not only contributed to the whole "zombie" genre all those years ago, but he is a MAJOR influence on the film makers we are in love with today. I personally do not like any of his movies since Dawn. But I do like that his movies were the spark that is setting imaginations in motion.

ZombieJohn

09-02-2006, 04:42 PM

I under stand I agree with GAR makin zombies what they are today. But comin all these people critizising Synder for makin the remake its like the guy cant win hes made a great movie in my opinion and so many people hate and love the movie for diffrent reasons. But if there gonna judge the movie why dont they judge the matirial not who directs it. And what you said about no good movies since dawn I partially agree with you. I liked day sure but Land wasnt as good as I thought it would be comin from GAR I dont think he lost his touch but he surley isnt good as he once was.