Night of the Living Dead (1990) - Out of Print

[Forever Knight]

Originally Posted by mzupeman

Says you! ;-)

Hense the IMO part.

[mzupeman]

Originally Posted by Forever Knight

Hense the IMO part.

Besides, the remake is essentially a direct copy of the original... just modernized with more gore and whatnot.

[therock666]

what would really seal the deal for me if twilight time would put the 1968 version on the blu-ray disc since it is public domain i think if they did that it would probably sell out more quickly than the fright night blu-ray!

[mzupeman]

Originally Posted by therock666

what would really seal the deal for me if twilight time would put the 1968 version on the blu-ray disc since it is public domain i think if they did that it would probably sell out more quickly than the fright night blu-ray!

But that's more time and money, and they could honestly sell the 1968 version on its own and make twice as much money.

[dsman71]

And they wouldnt include the bonus features found on the Elite DVD edition, so let someone else put out the 1968 NOTLD please !!
Criterion, Synapse, Kino ...

[mzupeman]

If you're not aware, they're are some decent releases by other publishers and/or studios out there. You can get the Forgotten Films release (again, the 1968 film) for around $20, although there's about 20-30 seconds of footage missing, although it's not a jarring cut in the least. The superior edition to buy right now though is the Japanese release by Happinet.

[Oblivion138]

Originally Posted by Undeadcow

You may be correct that Romero did not object to NOLD-r changes and was involved with the script. My initial internet search didn't pull up much so I relayed my hazy recollection. Either way, anyone purchasing this expecting a modernized clone of the original would be surprised.

The credits say "Screenplay By George A. Romero," which to me, indicates a certain level of involvement with the script.

Originally Posted by mzupeman

Besides, the remake is essentially a direct copy of the original... just modernized with more gore and whatnot.

That's oversimplifying. The remake plays with the expectations of people who are familiar with the original. It subverts certain elements of the original to its own ends in order to surprise viewers who think they know what's going to happen.

Also, it's not particularly gory. It doesn't even feature intestines that I recall...the original does. Most of the gore got cut because the MPAA were really cracking down on violence in horror films in the early '90s. Hell, even Army of Darkness originally got an NC-17 before Sam Raimi cut it. And that movie's got an army of skeleton puppets in it.

[Forever Knight]

Originally Posted by mzupeman

Besides, the remake is essentially a direct copy of the original... just modernized with more gore and whatnot.

Actually I think it differs from the original so much that is could be a stand-alone.

Just the cemetary scene is a direct copy.

[HDMe]

Originally Posted by Forever Knight

Actually I think it differs from the original so much that is could be a stand-alone.

Just the cemetary scene is a direct copy.

Yeah... there are actually a lot of differences. Many are subtle and don't effect the overall outcome, while others directly change how the movie ends... but there are a lot of differences.

[Hellboy]

IMO the NOTLD remake is good, not great. I will be adding this to my collection but there is no way it surpasses the original. The tone of the original and the darker ending are so much better.

[Oblivion138]

Originally Posted by Forever Knight

Actually I think it differs from the original so much that is could be a stand-alone.

Just the cemetary scene is a direct copy.

Actually, the cemetery scene isn't a direct copy.

[Show spoiler]In the remake, the first guy who wanders over isn't a zombie. If you've seen the original, you expect him to be. But he's a red herring, there to distract you just as the actual first zombie of the film pops in from the other side of the frame. And the "autopsy zombie" wasn't in the original film, either.

Originally Posted by Hellboy

IMO the NOTLD remake is good, not great. I will be adding this to my collection but there is no way it surpasses the original. The tone of the original and the darker ending are so much better.

Agreed. While there are certain individual areas where I think the remake fares better than the original, overall, the original wins by virtue of its atmosphere and its ending.

[hk3cx]

where is this up for pre order ?

[Akijama]

Originally Posted by hk3cx

where is this up for pre order ?

screenarchives.com

It won't be available for pre-order till September 9th.

[Jaay]

There is a "HD" version available on the PSN network for 21.99 CND... wonder if this woud be a beter alternative if the bluray is just bare-bones? not sure if it's 720p or 1080p though?

[Captain Mal]

Originally Posted by Jaay

There is a "HD" version available on the PSN network for 21.99 CND... wonder if this woud be a beter alternative if the bluray is just bare-bones? not sure if it's 720p or 1080p though?

I think the PSN version would be a last resort if the disc sells out. The thing that sucks about PSN videos is that you are only allowed to watch the videos associated with an account on one PS3. At 21.99, I think the better option would be to pay a little more and get the blu-ray that offers a lot more freedom and most likely better quality HD. The DVD looks pretty good upscaled, so I bet the picture quality on the blu-ray will be top notch & well worth it.

[mzupeman]

I am tempted but I still think I might pass on it. I had it on DVD and I watched the original black and white far more than I ever watched this...

[Lemmy Lugosi]

Originally Posted by mzupeman

I am tempted but I still think I might pass on it. I had it on DVD and I watched the original black and white far more than I ever watched this...

Oh, me too, definitely. But, as a zombie/Savini/Romero buff, I have GOT to have this. At least one copy; likely several.

[Trekkie313]

Originally Posted by mzupeman

Besides, the remake is essentially a direct copy of the original... just modernized with more gore and whatnot.

No, it has a different characterization for Barbra and the character fates are a changed too.

[dsman71]

And its not as good

[budious]

Originally Posted by dsman71

And its not as good

I have to agree. I'm a fan of zombie genre films but I watched this for the first time the other night from DVD and while it was a decent entry, it didn't leave an impression on me that it was a must own on BD title. I can pass on this.