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Horror
Chainsaw ’03!
Guess what hit video stores today …
Zombie Eye Candy
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I forgot to mention that Michael Kelly is quite delicious (pun intended) in “Dawn of the Dead.”
It’s Good! [Redux]
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Movie Update:
Yes! “Dawn of the Dead” is good … very good. First-timer Zack Snyder has crafted a fast paced, zombie filled, gore fest that delivers the goods … from the pre-credit sequence (that gets the story rolling) to the end credits (that wraps things up). In my opinion, the major problem of the movie is in name only. The script is based on Romero’s movie but only very loosely. So, it’s not a “remake” in the true sense of the word. I wish they could have credited Romero with the “based on his screenplay” tag and named the movie something else. It will be an “apples and oranges” comparison it you try to judge the two films together. There are few jumps between scenes that don’t make a whole lot of sense and a certain character (that I came to really like) does an “about face” for no real reason. But, those are minor complaints. There was so much good stuff … chainsaws, explosions, lots of blood and a lounge version of Disturbed’s “Down with the Sickness.” Yes!!! I found the humor used in the movie to be downplayed enough that it didn’t get in the way of the scares. My major disappointment with the film was that there was no “zombie dog.” Bummer.
It’s Good!
Eli Roth … Zack Snyder can kick your ass any day of the week, you hack. I can report with much excitement that the new “re-imagined” version of “Dawn of the Dead” (with Mr. Snyder at the helm) rocks hard. More thoughts on this later …
Whee!
Whee! Zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies, zombies!!! Death and carnage! Zombie carnage!!! I am off to see some zombie carnage! Yes!!!
R.I.P.
Oscar Winner Mercedes McCambridge Dead
Of note to horror film fans: McCambridge did the voice over work for the possessed Reagan in William Friedkin’s classic “The Exorcist.”
The Dead Will Walk
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Man-oh-man, I really need to see some violence right now …
Official Statement
So, here’s what Anchor Bay has to say about the upcoming huge “Dawn of the Dead” dvd …
DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978) – MULTI-DISC SET
There have been a few folks asking about this set, and soon we will be revealing the details of what promises to be the most extensive edition of any title in Anchor Bay’s history! The release is planned for September, and you can expect multiple versions of the film as well as new commentary tracks and interviews galore. Much more TBA!
The rumor is that the set will definitely have the theatrical cut and director’s cut. I actually prefer the theatrical version as the director’s cut slows the movie down a little too much in the final act. Supposedly, Anchor Bay is trying to acquire the rights to the Dario Argento’s European cut of the film for inclusion on the set as well. Man-oh-man would that be sweet. I guess that we will have to wait until a little closer to September to find out for sure …
Mere Days
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We are only mere days away from zombie carnage …
Deep in the Woods
Grrr …
Grrr. That “Five Horror Films in Five Days” thing was pretty dumb … wasn’t it?
“Five Horror Films in Five Days” Day Five
“Martin“
Another lesser know gem, “Martin” was the film Romero made right before “Dawn of the Dead.” This movie works on a different level as it’s more of a psychological study with horror elements than a straight up horror film. Martin is a confused young man who fancies himself a modern day vampire. Because he views there is no “magic” in the world, he drugs his victims and slits their wrists to obtain the blood. The gore and scares are kept to a minimum so the story is more character driven than “thrill” driven. Romero’s early work has always been fascinating as they all use “horror” as a way to address more personal and social issues. “Martin” deservedly earns it’s status as a cult film and is worth seeking out.