Night of the Living Dead
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Movie Reviews of Night of the Living Dead
Movie Review: Undoubtedly a seminal horror film and a landmark for zombie movies everywhere!
Summary: 5 Stars
With time running out before Halloween and remembering my promise to myself to write 31 horror movie reviews by the time of the 31st, I felt as though I were running low, considering how in the past I've already reviews plenty of horror movies. Then I thought, "Hhmm...I haven't done a review for Night of the Living Dead yet!". So here it is, a review of what is considered probably the most important and influential zombie movie of all time.
Although it's not the first movie in the zombie-horror subgenre, ("White Zombie" beat it, being made in 1932) "Night of the Living Dead" is without a doubt, the most infleuntial zombie movie of all time, and probably the greatest one, too. Although it lacks the gore of later Romero classics such as "Dawn of the Dead" or "Day of the Dead", "Night of the Living Dead" is still a revolutionary horror film for several huge reasons.
First off, having a black guy as a hero was a big step at the time, considering this movie was made in the late '60s. Romero wanted to show that with the changing times, there was no racial boundaries on who gets to be the hero in a movie. And although I'm a white guy, I like his decision a lot, because it showcases a call to revolution.
Also, the movie itself is a social and political statement, about the new society, in this case, literally devouring the old one. Had the new society's devourment of the old society only been for the better this day and age...it's tough for me to be young and growing up in our culture these days! But Romero definitely had a brilliant idea with that underlying message in mind.
Now, we're on to the zombies. Combining the claustrophobic atmosphere of the house and the overpowering feeling of fear and doom caused by the start of the zombie apocalypse, "Night of the Living Dead" gets everything right. Although fast zombies were to be later featured in more recent horror films, the zombies in "Night of the Living Dead" are the epitome of classic, death-paced, flesh-eating horrid fiends.
I saw the movie online so I know nothing about the different DVD versions but I hear that the Millennium Edition is the best to get, so getting that one is probably the best thing. However, I did read that when purchasing any version of "Night of the Living Dead", none of the money will go to George A. Romero or any of the makers, so watching it online might be a good alternative. Any way you watch it, this is a zombie movie classic! Thanks for the time, and peace.
Movie Review: The Dead Walk Again!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is a Masterpiece, most people who have seen this film should agree with me if you do not then you do not like Cinema or you do not have any respect for great films of the past and their Directors.
There seem to be a lot of these people who i have mentioned above do not have respect for great classic films and there directors they would go out and see or buy garbage like Charlies Angels, Titanic, Bridget Jones Diary, Basic Instinct 2, etc, instead of buying any classic films of the past or recent memory, these people piss me off and insult me you should stay out of watching or owning movies!!!.
Anyway to this DVD, this 40th Anniversary Edition of The Night Of The Living Dead is a great film but it does not have enough extras to make it as good as Dawn Of The Dead UE 4 Disc set.
With this Restored and Remastred Edition the Black and White picture is sharp and i have spotted no grain whatso ever the picture is also so very clear to the Eye.
The sound is also very good with the music roaring to the sound of the extreme horror which dominates my HDTV.
Again going back to the extras i just wished there was more and i was hoping for either a 2/4 Disc set but nether mind thats life eh, the extras consist of the following:-
A 83 minute Making off Production Documentary
2 Audio Commentaries by the usual Suspects!
Q/A Session with George Romero
Ben Speaks The last interview with Duane Jones
Trailer
Still Gallery
Original Script
could of been so much more.
So final verdict
George Romero's 40th Anniversary Edition Of Night Of The Living Dead Restored and Remastered is a great classic Horror movie but with average extras.
Movie Review: Weinstein Company/Genius Products DVD *not* gone
Summary: 5 Stars
This review is intended only for the mid-2008 transfer of the classic NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968) issued by the Weinstein Company/Genius Products/Dimension Extreme in mid 2008.
The disc only *seems* to have been discontinued by the company after only a year and a half. Though now unavailable from regular DVD sellers, including Amazon, buyers who want it don't need to resort to the inflated "collector's item" prices sometimes quoted by small or private sellers. The DVD is *not* out of print or rare: the Weinstein Company merely decided to make it a "Best Buy Exclusive," now available only at that company's retail stores and on-line. It is the identical disc, liner, and case. The external slip-case now has a blue border on the front that indicates "Best Buy Exclusive"; a new UPC code sticker is pasted on the back above the original one--but note, *over* the plastic wrap, so it's gone once you open the the wrap. It's a normal, easily obtained item from BB for $14.99. I bought it at BB myself already. See their web site to order it on-line or to check for in-store availability.
This edition is, far and away, the most astonishingly perfect transfer, from the original negative, of this seminal film, supervised by director George Romero himself. It exceeds even the old Elite Collector's or Millennium Editions in quality. It is loaded with extras, both new and old. And for those of us who are hearing-impaired, it finally is supplied with optional English subtitles. If you want it at a normal price, go to the Best Buy site, and either order it or find a local Best Buy that carries it. Not discontinued, it's just a Best Buy Exclusive now.
Movie Review: Second only to the Millenium Edition
Summary: 5 Stars
If you want to pick up this timeless horror classic, theres really only two ways to go. if you dont mind spending a little more, the Millenium Edition is deffinitely the way to go, with its multitude of bonus features. other than that, the 2 versions are identical (picture/sound/ect). this version also features an all new 80 minute documentary, some incentive for even the Millenium Edition owners to purchase this one. only if they're they most hardcore of fans though.
Everyone knows the story, the recently deceased are rising from the dead to feast on the warm flesh of the living. it opens with that legendary scene in the graveyard, along with perhaps the most quoted line in horror (THEY'RE COMMING TO GET YOU BARBARA) it doesnt take long for things to lose control. the sudden attacks by seemingly normal people interrupt the sibling quarreling between Barbara and her brother. Barbara runs and takes shelter in a nearby farmhouse. she meets some other survivors and as they barricade themselves inside, a lot of attention is paid to the character interactions, and how we would react to one another in such a situation. who will live to see morning?.. you probably already know but still..
the special features are probably the main draw for most of us in this case, and they deffinitely delivered the goods. 2 commentary tracks. one from Romero, one from the cast. 80 min documentary on the making of and events leading up to NOTLD. audio only interview with Duane Jones, and a 15 min Q+A with Romero.
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD..
Movie Review: On DVD yet again, but a good DVD nevertheless
Summary: 5 Stars
There are ump-teen versions of Night of the Living Dead floating around on DVD, so do we really need another edition of it? Not really, but this 40th Anniversary Edition from the Weinstein Company's Dimension Extreme (who released Romero's recent Diary of the Dead) is a pretty good release of the landmark horror film. Since we already know just how great, influential, and legendary Night of the Living Dead is, I won't bother going into the film's storyline, but will instead focus on the DVD itself. Featured here are two commentary tracks that contain George Romero, John Russo, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman, and more besides, as well as an excellent hour and a half long documentary on the film's creation and legacy. There is also an interesting video Q&A with Romero, and the final interview with Duane Jones. There is also a still gallery, the film's trailer, and the ability to view the film's script via DVD-ROM to boot. The special features alone are good enough for this single-disc release, and are worth the price of admission. However, if you already own the superior Milennium Edition of the film, there really is no reason to pick this up. If you don't though, then by all means pick up this new edition of Night of the Living Dead; it's a horror classic that even 40 years later can still scare the daylights out of you, and still proves ever effective.