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Post by The Darkness on Apr 15, 2009 7:37:03 GMT -5
It came to my attention yesterday at the mall that I never saw Night of the living Dead (90s version). The store had it for 5 bucks so I thought what the hell, and went ahead and bought it. Directed by our favorite director Tom Savini, it's basically a remake of the 1968 classic which I have a scarce memory off, since I only watched it on HBO one time when I was around 12.
Anywho, I bought it, and it was some scary BS! The music scared me because it was in a NOT scary scene but it was sending chills up my spine, i was waiting for the brother & sister to die ;D I saw the zombies and I'm like "this movie will be f**kin AWESOME! and it was! I'm so glad I picked it up!
Anyone else a fan of the remake?
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Post by Zombified Jeremy on Apr 15, 2009 15:41:36 GMT -5
It is one of the better remakes out there, and while it isn't a classic like the landmark, iconic original, it works as a good companion piece to it.
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Post by fridayfan1979 on Apr 15, 2009 18:54:22 GMT -5
I absolutely LOVE Savini's remake! Good acting, awesome gore, plus it has two modern day horror icons in Tony Todd and Bill Moseley. Who could ask for more?
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Post by FireStar on Apr 15, 2009 20:20:41 GMT -5
I love this version too. Not only did Savini do a great job putting his own spin on Romero's classic, but I love Tony Todd's peformance he was great. It could have easily stood alone with out the association of the one from '68.
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Post by Chainsaw on Apr 16, 2009 7:01:36 GMT -5
I agree that it is good and underrated. Too bad Savini didn't do the FX as well though. I've heard that this movie was made so Romero could get the rights back somehow also. I need to read up or listen to the commentary again.
I must say I forgot the explanation that Abraxas is referring to about the reason so many zombies showed up at the house though.
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hordak
Looking for Trouble
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Post by hordak on Nov 7, 2009 10:39:56 GMT -5
Classic! Love this movie!
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Post by SleepawayCamp661 on Jun 15, 2012 21:08:01 GMT -5
I liked it alot,Not even close to the original but a very enjoyable zombie film none the less.
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Post by fridayfan1979 on Jun 15, 2012 23:17:50 GMT -5
Don't kill me guys, but I actually like it better than the original!
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Post by MysteriO on Jun 16, 2012 8:12:27 GMT -5
The Blu-ray is being released soon. Only 3000 copies being made however. You had better get your preorders in early.
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Post by Zombified Jeremy on Jun 16, 2012 9:46:15 GMT -5
Don't kill me guys, but I actually like it better than the original! Do you at least admit that the original changed cinema history? The remake did nothing of the sort. The modern zombie wouldn't exist without it. There is a reason why it has been deemed historically significant and placed in the Library of Congress.
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Post by fridayfan1979 on Jun 16, 2012 13:29:57 GMT -5
Oh, definitely Jeremy. The original is without a doubt one of the most important horror films, scratch that, films in general, of all time. I just enjoy watching the remake more, purely as entertainment value. That's not taking anything away from the original, I love it too.
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Post by Zombified Jeremy on Jun 16, 2012 13:46:06 GMT -5
I have always liked Pat Tallman's Barbara in the remake. You can't go wrong with Tony Todd either.
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Post by Drayton Sawyer on Jun 16, 2012 14:21:50 GMT -5
Don't kill me guys, but I actually like it better than the original! So do I. As blasphemous as that will seem. ;D Different strokes ya know?
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Post by Rebel on Jun 16, 2012 14:50:03 GMT -5
I enjoy both. There are so many more PAINFUL zombie movies out there
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Post by Zombified Jeremy on Jun 16, 2012 15:05:22 GMT -5
Zombie movies seem to be the easiest to mess up. Some people think that all you need is some makeup and and an excuse for them to be eating people, but there is a lot more to it. No amount of gore can hide bad writing, acting or directing.
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Post by WoodsboroMurders on Jun 16, 2012 15:35:18 GMT -5
It's a pretty amazing remake you got thurr. Savini is actually quite an amazing director
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Post by fridayfan1979 on Jun 17, 2012 0:48:23 GMT -5
He is, I wish he would get more work.
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Post by Rebel on Jun 17, 2012 20:55:04 GMT -5
I heard he is a horrid person at the conventions though and "all about the money". That dickish attitude I've seen from blogs of others who have had convos with him. Quite sad to feel that way after so much success.
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Post by fridayfan1979 on Jun 17, 2012 22:52:23 GMT -5
I've heard the same Rebel. That really is a shame. Horror fans are who made Savini's career, you would think he would appreciate them.
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Post by Zombified Jeremy on Jun 18, 2012 8:54:28 GMT -5
I met him last summer and had a good experience.
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