Actor(s): David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger, Gaylen Ross, David Crawford
Director(s): George A. Romero
Publisher: Starz / Anchor Bay
Binding: DVD
Brand: Dawn Of The Dead
Language(s): English
EAN: 0013131073195
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Movie Description
George Romero's 1978 follow-up to his classic Night of the Living Dead is quite terrifying and gory (those zombies do like the taste of living flesh). But in its own way, it is just as comically satiric as the first film in its take on contemporary values. This time, we follow the fortunes of four people who lock themselves inside a shopping mall to get away from the marauding dead and who then immerse themselves in unabashed consumerism, taking what they want from an array of clothing and jewelry shops, making gourmet meals, etc. It is Romero's take on Louis XVI in the modern world: keep the starving masses at bay and crank up the insulated indulgence. Still, this is a horror film when all is said and done, and even some of Romero's best visual jokes (a Hare Krishna turned blue-skinned zombie) can make you sweat. --Tom Keogh
George Romero's 1978 follow-up to his classic Night of the Living Dead is quite terrifying and gory (those zombies do like the taste of living flesh). But in its own way, it is just as comically satiric as the first film in its take on contemporary values. This time, we follow the fortunes of four people who lock themselves inside a shopping mall to get away from the marauding dead and who then immerse themselves in unabashed consumerism, taking what they want from an array of clothing and jewelry shops, making gourmet meals, etc. It is Romero's take on Louis XVI in the modern world: keep the starving masses at bay and crank up the insulated indulgence. Still, this is a horror film when all is said and done, and even some of Romero's best visual jokes (a Hare Krishna turned blue-skinned zombie) can make you sweat
I'll keep this short. If you like Dawn of the Dead or zombies or even horror films, this should be near the forefront of your collection! Buy it---buy NOW!! Seriously, if every horror film worth its salt was given this kind of attention, the world would be a better place (and I'd be glued to the TV more as well). This special edition D.O.T.D. has multiple versions---each of which have their merit (the European version mainly because you get more GOBLIN in the soundtrack). It is loaded with special features (documentaries, interviews, knick knacks, bric-a-brac, and more). If you want to know virtually all there is to know about D.O.T.D., this is the way to go. It s not very expensive at all and you get your money's worth AND THEN SOME. Truly, next to Argento's 3-disc "Suspiria" DVD release (in late '01), there's not a better treatment for a great horror film. So I say to you again---BUY IT NOW!!!!
"Zombie Flicks"
Written By: David R. Ruiz
Well, easy enough to rate this, I simply enjoyed it! I've been watching Zombie movies all my life, and this one, "Dawn of the Dead" is one of my favorites, a true classic,and now part of my collection. Amazon makes it pretty easy to select topics and purchase, I intend to continue my search for more [Zombie flicks]! lol
Thanks,
Dave
Plano, TX
"What were they thinkin'????"
Written By: J. Baratti
Why would they release the lame theatrical version of this movie on blu-ray instead of the classic 139 minute, uncut version? Once you see the uncut version, there hardly seems to be any point of watching the theatrical version.
"Original Dawn Of The Dead on Blu-ray"
Written By: I R SMART
George Romero's Dawn of the Dead is said to be his best movie he's made. It's more than a zombie movie, but a movie with a deeper meaning. With the Blu-ray, the video quality is better than ever before. But with the clarity, the zombies look more blue than green. It's not a big problem but is sort of funny when you start watching it. Special features are nice but not special. They are good for a boring day or if you're really into what they are talking about. Overall I give the Blu-ray a 4 out of 5.
"Ultimate delivery"
Written By: Fabricio C. Oliveira
I am very pleased of the Amazon delivery system. All the estimates was respect and I receive the product in the exact predict date.
"What more do you want???"
"Original Dawn Of The Dead on Blu-ray"
