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Day Of The Dead
1985
The third chapter in the saga that director George Romero started in 1968 with NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD moves the story further along the timeline of the zombie apocalypse to a time when survivors are few and far between. At an underground Florida research station, Dr. Logan (Richard Liberty) conducts grotesque experiments on .. Read more
| Starring | Joseph Pilato, Terence Alexander, Lori Cardille, Richard Liberty |
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| Director | George A. Romero |
| Genres | Horror |
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Day Of The Dead
The third chapter in the saga that director George Romero started in 1968 with NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD moves the story further along the timeline of the zombie apocalypse to a time when survivors are few and far between. At an underground Florida research station, Dr. Logan (Richard Liberty) conducts grotesque experiments on captured zombies to search for a way that the living and the living dead can cohabitate. Begrudgingly sharing the facility with the doctor is military man Rhodes (Joe Pilato) and his underlings. Scientist Sarah (Lori Cardille) and her fellow survivors seek refuge at the compound just in time to see a clash between Logan and Rhodes reach a critical turning point.
DAY OF THE DEAD stands as the most controversial film in the series. While some feel that its confined, talky nature prevents it from achieving the constant white-knuckle thrills of the previous two films, others admire its strides toward figuring out what drives the zombies. Regardless, the third act features the most extreme and well-executed special effects in the series, with several gory sequences that will leave an undeniable impression on those who witness them.
| Starring | Joseph Pilato, Terence Alexander, Lori Cardille, Richard Liberty, John Amplas, Jarlath Conroy, Antone Dileo, G. Howard Klar, Howard Sherman |
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| Director | George A. Romero |
| Studio | ARROW FILMS |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 41 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Horror |
| Language | English |
| Released | DVD: 06 Sep 1999 Production year: 1985 |
| Format | DVD |
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George A Romero brings his Living Dead trilogy to an end here in the most sophisticated, disturbing and horrifying way possible. Scientists in an underground missile base try to find ways of domesticating and controlling the cannibalistic zombie hordes so they can be re-integrated into society. The result is a lean, mean and shocking sequel with gore that's so realistic, it's like being trapped in a slaughterhouse for 100 minutes. Investing the rotting zombies with human touches (they shave and listen to personal stereos) is a stroke of genius on Romero's part, and one that makes his unnervingly bleak world vision a real shock to the system. Shot through with claustrophobic chills and gruelling blood-letting, this heavy nightmare is not for the faint-hearted.
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"...Affords [Romero] the opportunity for intermittent philosophy and satire, without compromising his reputation as the grisliest guy around..."
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30 out of 32 people found this review helpful
great!
in my opinion not the best of the trilogy but still much better than most moronic gore-fest zombie films.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Brilliant!!!
This movie - for me - was the best horror of all time until SAW came along. Again if you like old school horror, then this is most definately for you. Feel the tension in yet another claustrophobic enviroment as a bunch of scientists and soldiers battle it out amoungst the zombies and themselves!
Watch out for the goryiest part in the film where you see a man being literaly ripped apart, limb from limb, by the flesh munchin monsters. Adapted for many films including most recently Shaun of the Dead. -
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Dead rise again
- 15 Jul 2004
Cult horror director George A Romero looks set to return to the big screen. The director of the iconic 1968 film "Night of the Living Dead" is thinking of adding to his zombie trilogy following the success of the 2004 re-make of "Dawn of the Dead". Variety is reporting that he has now signed up to write and direct "Land of the Dead". The director is also currently involved in another zombie film. While not part of the classic "Dead" trilogy - "Night... Read more
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