Geoge A. Romero's Survival of the Dead

**Eklipse** · 10-21-2010, 05:28 PM

Oh Romero, how I miss the days where you didn't rush into one movie after rushing into another.

Night of the Living Dead...possibly one of the most important horror films of all time. Often times overlooked in favor of its successor, Dawn of the Dead.

Yes, Dawn of the Dead. The movie that really showed what Romero was truly capable of in terms of shock and story. Although the special effects are outdated, it is easily the best (and most popular) 'zombie' film of all time.

Day of the Dead...my favorite (yet most panned by critics) of the original trilogy. The dialogue and story were greatly overlooked by people in favor of Return of the Living Dead, the first of the "zomedy" genre. Special effects are top-notch and I still occasionally scream "Choke on 'em!!!" for no apparant reason.

Land of the Dead...okay movie. Good acting from Simon Baker...but missed that "Pittsburgh Feel" that you experience with Romero.

Diary of the Dead...Forgettable, yet forgivable. The low budget, bad acting, and shooting style were all issues. It is, however, a good movie in that it offers a different perspective in the beginning of the zombie apocalypse.

Survival of the Dead...I was extremely disappointed in this film. Had a "Romeo & Juliet" or "West Side Story" feel throughout the entire movie. . Acting was sub-par. Effects were too reliant on CG. *Where is Tom Savini?* The end was non climactic. Definetley the worst movie Romero has produced.

All in all, it has limited appeal, even to die-hard Romero fans. I will not be watching this one again.

10-21-2010, 05:28 PM	#1
Eklipse BrushYo Mouf Like Colgate Posts: 1,645	Geoge A. Romero's Survival of the Dead Oh Romero, how I miss the days where you didn't rush into one movie after rushing into another. Night of the Living Dead...possibly one of the most important horror films of all time. Often times overlooked in favor of its successor, Dawn of the Dead. Yes, Dawn of the Dead. The movie that really showed what Romero was truly capable of in terms of shock and story. Although the special effects are outdated, it is easily the best (and most popular) 'zombie' film of all time. Day of the Dead...my favorite (yet most panned by critics) of the original trilogy. The dialogue and story were greatly overlooked by people in favor of Return of the Living Dead, the first of the "zomedy" genre. Special effects are top-notch and I still occasionally scream "Choke on 'em!!!" for no apparant reason. Land of the Dead...okay movie. Good acting from Simon Baker...but missed that "Pittsburgh Feel" that you experience with Romero. Diary of the Dead...Forgettable, yet forgivable. The low budget, bad acting, and shooting style were all issues. It is, however, a good movie in that it offers a different perspective in the beginning of the zombie apocalypse. Survival of the Dead...I was extremely disappointed in this film. Had a "Romeo & Juliet" or "West Side Story" feel throughout the entire movie. . Acting was sub-par. Effects were too reliant on CG. Where is Tom Savini? The end was non climactic. Definetley the worst movie Romero has produced. All in all, it has limited appeal, even to die-hard Romero fans. I will not be watching this one again. Last edited by Eklipse; 10-22-2010 at 04:30 PM.