Dawn of the Dead (1978) - OUT OF PRINT

[Todd Tomorrow]

The extended cut put me to sleep, absolutely tedius. The theatrical cut is the only worthwhile version of the film.

[kobol]

Originally Posted by oddbox83

Personally, I never want this film to end so longer the better.

I like all three official cuts. Each has some merit. Would love the 4th, the extended mall hours cut to get an official release.

What are the differences added in the 4th version & how much longer is it?

[Mrlovkim]

I am watching the Anchor bay blu ray edition and watching it now, happy with it, love to have the Arrow edition but jumped on this for $38.00.

[WaverBoy]

Originally Posted by Todd Tomorrow

The extended cut put me to sleep, absolutely tedius. The theatrical cut is the only worthwhile version of the film.

The extended cut is my fave; I think all the additional scenes add to the experience. Don't understand how it could put anyone to sleep.

[JoeBuck]

Originally Posted by WaverBoy

The extended cut is my fave; I think all the additional scenes add to the experience. Don't understand how it could put anyone to sleep.

While I wouldn't say it slows it down it definitely makes performances and edits significantly worse. Mainly with Fran's performance.
I doooo like the extended gore though, and the scene where Fran asks Peter "Real brothers or street brothers?" is pretty funny.
I also like the explanation of those guys on the docks as well, but the cut into that scene works a lot better in the theatrical (going from Peter shooting the gun to the dead guys head falling into shot)
The theatrical is tighter all around and much preferred for sure, but I kind of wish there was a hybrid of the two that keeps the best of both.

[dvdmike]

I care not what cut, I would take the censored TV cut if it was remastered in 2k at least

[Dragon Ranger]

I love the line about street brothers too. The Extended was the first version I saw when I had this DVD box set years ago.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/George-Romer...gy+of+the+dead

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by JoeBuck

While I wouldn't say it slows it down it definitely makes performances and edits significantly worse. Mainly with Fran's performance.
I doooo like the extended gore though, and the scene where Fran asks Peter "Real brothers or street brothers?" is pretty funny.
I also like the explanation of those guys on the docks as well, but the cut into that scene works a lot better in the theatrical (going from Peter shooting the gun to the dead guys head falling into shot)
The theatrical is tighter all around and much preferred for sure, but I kind of wish there was a hybrid of the two that keeps the best of both.

I LOVE that cut from Peter to the dead radio guy.

[Dragon Ranger]

Love that one of the cops on the dock was played by Joseph Pilato who went on to be Rhodes in Day of the Dead.

[oddbox83]

Originally Posted by kobol

What are the differences added in the 4th version & how much longer is it?

It's not an official cut, and first appeared in Germany IIRC. It has material from all 3 official cuts to have the most footage possible.

[Just Jimmy]

Originally Posted by Todd Tomorrow

The extended cut put me to sleep, absolutely tedius. The theatrical cut is the only worthwhile version of the film.

Originally Posted by WaverBoy

The extended cut is my fave; I think all the additional scenes add to the experience. Don't understand how it could put anyone to sleep.

He's British, they don't understand American movies.

[Pecker]

Originally Posted by Just Jimmy

He's British, they don't understand American movies.

Strange, because GAR has disowned the longer cut.

I think he's American, though he could be from Barnsley.

Steve W

[jtu128]

I almost picked this up for $6 at FYE a few weeks ago, really kicking myself now knowing this is going for $40 on Ebay.

[PuppetMasterBlu]

So what is generally considered the best blu-ray of this? I have the Anchor Bay American blu-ray. I like the theatrical cut just fine, im concerned about picture quality.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by PuppetMasterBlu

So what is generally considered the best blu-ray of this? I have the Anchor Bay American blu-ray. I like the theatrical cut just fine, im concerned about picture quality.

IMHO it's a mixed bag across the board, but I prefer the US. theatrical cut and have had the Anchor Bay disc since 2008. I'll stick with it until we see something better.

[rdandura]

What surprises me is that you can't find the theatrical cut of this film anywhere online! I tried renting this film from Netflix and the DVD they sent me was scratched up so it would freeze at the 107 minute mark (not the Blu Ray version). They're sending another copy but it won't show up for three more days! There's only the director's cut available on YouTube.

[Mr. Thomsen]

I'm in the minority that prefers the Argento cut - probably mostly due to it being the version I grew up with, though I also much prefer Argento's Goblin score to Romero's library music.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by rdandura

What surprises me is that you can't find the theatrical cut of this film anywhere online! I tried renting this film from Netflix and the DVD they sent me was scratched up so it would freeze at the 107 minute mark (not the Blu Ray version). They're sending another copy but it won't show up for three more days! There's only the director's cut available on YouTube.

The old US blu ray sells on ebay for around $30-40 on a daily basis. I assume one day it will be re-licensed by someone, if you're patient.

[PuppetMasterBlu]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

The old US blu ray sells on ebay for around $30-40 on a daily basis. I assume one day it will be re-licensed by someone, if you're patient.

Whoa! Man if I didn't love that movie so much......

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by PuppetMasterBlu

Whoa! Man if I didn't love that movie so much......

It's pretty much the same as buying a Twilight Time title. If I was dying to see the movie again I would pay $30 for it, same as I just paid $30 for Zardoz. Everyone has a different threshold with this stuff though.