Zombies Ate My Blog Idea
Monday, October 6, 2008 | 12:01 am
Are we done yet?
Before we get into the recent avalanche of zombie films, I have to pay my respects to what I consider THE zombie movie, “Night of the Living Dead” (1968).
George Romero’s black-and-white gem stands the test of time, and I like how his social commentary is woven throughout this and his other “Dead” films without relying on a few hit-you-in-the-head scenes to drive his point home.
Must say, however, it drove me crazy in “Land of the Dead” that the zombie messiah roared by saying, of all things, “Roar!” Everytime “Roar!” came out of his mouth, I thought, “Yes, please do.” And I liked “Dawn of the Dead,” but I loved Zack Snyder’s remake. (That’s sacrilege to some, I know, but it’s the truth.)
For several years now, it’s seemed like another three weeks, another zombie movie. After I saw “Diary of the Dead” early this year, I’m just done. Stick a pitchfork in it and let’s move on.
A place setting will always be there for the shuffling, creepy and dreadful “Mmm, braaains” variety. I’ve been intrigued, however, by the extra protagonist challenges that the quick and nimble zombies bring to the table. If I’m forced to make a choice, I’m going with the fast and furious as the more threatening.
The more modern films I think of first that I like are, again, “Dawn of the Dead” (2004), “28 Days Later” -- anyone besides me clicked on what they thought was that film on TV and found themselves watching a Sandra Bullock movie? -- and “Shaun of the Dead.” (See the trailer over to the right.) If you’ve not seen “Shaun of the Dead,” stop reading now and get thee to a DVD rental store or online rental service.
Go ahead. I’ll wait.
Before we get into the recent avalanche of zombie films, I have to pay my respects to what I consider THE zombie movie, “Night of the Living Dead” (1968).
George Romero’s black-and-white gem stands the test of time, and I like how his social commentary is woven throughout this and his other “Dead” films without relying on a few hit-you-in-the-head scenes to drive his point home.
Must say, however, it drove me crazy in “Land of the Dead” that the zombie messiah roared by saying, of all things, “Roar!” Everytime “Roar!” came out of his mouth, I thought, “Yes, please do.” And I liked “Dawn of the Dead,” but I loved Zack Snyder’s remake. (That’s sacrilege to some, I know, but it’s the truth.)
For several years now, it’s seemed like another three weeks, another zombie movie. After I saw “Diary of the Dead” early this year, I’m just done. Stick a pitchfork in it and let’s move on.
A place setting will always be there for the shuffling, creepy and dreadful “Mmm, braaains” variety. I’ve been intrigued, however, by the extra protagonist challenges that the quick and nimble zombies bring to the table. If I’m forced to make a choice, I’m going with the fast and furious as the more threatening.
The more modern films I think of first that I like are, again, “Dawn of the Dead” (2004), “28 Days Later” -- anyone besides me clicked on what they thought was that film on TV and found themselves watching a Sandra Bullock movie? -- and “Shaun of the Dead.” (See the trailer over to the right.) If you’ve not seen “Shaun of the Dead,” stop reading now and get thee to a DVD rental store or online rental service.
Go ahead. I’ll wait.
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