Dawn of the Dead: 1978 vs. 2004 - Blu-ray Forum

Deadset · 10-20-2010, 07:00 PM

Dawn of the Dead 1978 vs. Dawn of the Dead 2004

It's time to decide.

There are really only 2 options...don't vote if you haven't seen both.

For the 1978 version, it can be either the:

U.S. Theatrical Version (127 minutes)

Extended Cut (139 minutes)

European Version or Dario Argento cut (118 minutes)

whichever is your favorite.

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Rob71 · 10-20-2010, 07:08 PM

The original. While I really like the remake, there is just no topping the original. Every zombie movie since has been measured against it and has been found wanting.

csdot · 10-20-2010, 07:11 PM

the remake is decent, (especially considering the state of the horror genre in the past decade) but it doesnt come anywhere near the original. the original is a classic horror movie plain and simple.

CZAR · 10-20-2010, 07:27 PM

Easily the remake. If people look at these as two horror films then its a no brainer in my eyes. I know some people got love for older classics as I do but when a film is better its just better no matter remake or not. Got Em!!

Deadset · 10-20-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

The original. While I really like the remake, there is just no topping the original. Every zombie movie since has been measured against it and has been found wanting.

Exactly how I see it as well. I actually prefer the 139 minute cut of this.

joe77 · 10-20-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadset

Dawn of the Dead 1978 vs. Dawn of the Dead 2004

It's time to decide.

There are really only 2 options...don't vote if you haven't seen both.

For the 1978 version, it can be either the:

U.S. Theatrical Version (127 minutes)

Extended Cut (139 minutes)

European Version or Dario Argento cut (118 minutes)

whichever is your favorite.

I will have to vote for the 1978 version.I do like the remake but without the 78 version there would be no remake.To me dawn of the dead(1978)is the foundation for all of the zombie movies today or maybe i am just a sucker for older horror's.

Rob71 · 10-20-2010, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Easily the remake. If people look at these as two horror films then its a no brainer in my eyes. I know some people got love for older classics as I do but when a film is better its just better no matter remake or not. Got Em!!

That's precisely why I went with the original.

CZAR · 10-20-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by joe77

I will have to vote for the 1978 version.I do like the remake but without the 78 version there would be no remake.To me dawn of the dead(1978)is the foundation for all of the zombie movies today or maybe i am just a sucker for older horror's.

See I respect that in all but that to me shouldnt be the reason u vote for the original. U are basically sayin u pick the original because it was made first. What if they came out simultaneously then which one would be better?

Got Em!!

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Originally Posted by Rob71

That's precisely why I went with the original.

Got Em!!

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Nielsb90 · 10-20-2010, 07:58 PM

The old one definitely! It is one long adventure!! There are so many elements mixed into one movie, that you wíll find new stuff everytime you watch it!

The new one is really good too, but imo it relies too much on "cheap" scares! The intro song/segment in the new one is absolutely amazing though! Gotta say I was really impressed by this movie when comparing it to other remakes! This, and the Last House on the Left remake are probably the two only remakes I really like, besides ofcourse The Thing

2 great movies but I like the old one better if I am to compare them, even though I think they are two entirely different movies!

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 10-20-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

That's precisely why I went with the original.

Same with me.

The original is just a better movie plain and simple though I do enjoy the remake.

Deadset · 10-20-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Got Em!!

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8 to 2...maybe I'll close the poll early.

Drewza89 · 10-20-2010, 08:01 PM

'78 version for me.

The problem with the remake is that it is a perfect example of style over substance. That's just who Zach Snyder is as a filmmaker. It's very entertaining, but it doesn't make you think.

I could write an entire paper on why the original is better, but I won't get into that here.

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 10-20-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadset

8 to 2...maybe I'll close the poll early.

I was expecting that really. I would have cried had the 04 version pulled ahead.

Deadset · 10-20-2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Drewza89

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The problem with the remake is that it is a perfect example of style over substance. That's just who Zach Snyder is as a filmmaker. It's very entertaining, but it doesn't make you think.

Well put. It did have some memorable style. I remember seeing this screen shot and thinking

can't wait to see it!

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As entertaining as the new one was, the classic out classes it ... to remain the number 1 zombie movie

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csdot · 10-20-2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Drewza89

'78 version for me.

The problem with the remake is that it is a perfect example of style over substance. That's just who Zach Snyder is as a filmmaker. It's very entertaining, but it doesn't make you think.

I could write an entire paper on why the original is better, but I won't get into that here.

i agree with this 100%.

BladeRunner2007 · 10-20-2010, 08:23 PM

Dawn of the Dead (1978) - U.S. Theatrical Version

Nielsb90 · 10-20-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadset

Well put. It did have some memorable style. I remember seeing this screen shot and thinking

can't wait to see it!

[Show spoiler]

As entertaining as the new one was, the classic out classes it ... to remain the number 1 zombie movie

[Show spoiler]

Can't see your top screenshot

Whats the screenshot of?

Deadset · 10-20-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nielsb90

Can't see your top screenshot

Whats the screenshot of?

try it now, link must have messed up...added another one I found, that I remember seeing in an email from a friend

CZAR · 10-20-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadset

8 to 2...maybe I'll close the poll early.

Awe man that dont matter to me. I can only control what I like. I will never watch the original again but I will watch the remake several more times. Got Em!!

joe77 · 10-20-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

See I respect that in all but that to me shouldnt be the reason u vote for the original. U are basically sayin u pick the original because it was made first. What if they came out simultaneously then which one would be better?

Got Em!!

[Show spoiler]

i didn't base my vote for the 78 version because it was made 1st.To me the 78 feels more realistic in a way maybe because its not so over done like some of the movies that are made today(not sayin that i don"t enjoy today"s horrors)the gray makeup and slow moving zombies just worked out perfectly together and the gory scenes well well done.

View Poll Results: Which movie do you prefer?
Dawn of the Dead: 1978 (any cut)	17	80.95%
Dawn of the Dead: 2004	4	19.05%
Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

10-20-2010, 07:00 PM	#1
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	Dawn of the Dead: 1978 vs. 2004 Dawn of the Dead 1978 vs. Dawn of the Dead 2004 It's time to decide. There are really only 2 options...don't vote if you haven't seen both. For the 1978 version, it can be either the: U.S. Theatrical Version (127 minutes) Extended Cut (139 minutes) European Version or Dario Argento cut (118 minutes) whichever is your favorite. This poll will Expire in 12 days! Last edited by Deadset; 10-20-2010 at 07:04 PM.

10-20-2010, 07:08 PM	#2
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	The original. While I really like the remake, there is just no topping the original. Every zombie movie since has been measured against it and has been found wanting.

10-20-2010, 07:11 PM	#3
csdot Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Interzone Blu-ray collection:927 DVD collection:93	the remake is decent, (especially considering the state of the horror genre in the past decade) but it doesnt come anywhere near the original. the original is a classic horror movie plain and simple.

10-20-2010, 07:27 PM	#4
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	Easily the remake. If people look at these as two horror films then its a no brainer in my eyes. I know some people got love for older classics as I do but when a film is better its just better no matter remake or not. Got Em!!

10-20-2010, 07:58 PM	#9
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:1069 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	The old one definitely! It is one long adventure!! There are so many elements mixed into one movie, that you wíll find new stuff everytime you watch it! The new one is really good too, but imo it relies too much on "cheap" scares! The intro song/segment in the new one is absolutely amazing though! Gotta say I was really impressed by this movie when comparing it to other remakes! This, and the Last House on the Left remake are probably the two only remakes I really like, besides ofcourse The Thing 2 great movies but I like the old one better if I am to compare them, even though I think they are two entirely different movies!

10-20-2010, 08:01 PM	#12
Drewza89 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	'78 version for me. The problem with the remake is that it is a perfect example of style over substance. That's just who Zach Snyder is as a filmmaker. It's very entertaining, but it doesn't make you think. I could write an entire paper on why the original is better, but I won't get into that here.

10-20-2010, 08:23 PM	#16
BladeRunner2007 Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Germany 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:1031 Blu-ray reviews:3	Dawn of the Dead (1978) - U.S. Theatrical Version

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