Romero's Survival of the Dead Releases on August 24th - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Lovemy3D · 08-22-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Volume11

Not to thread derail, but as someone who loves Zombie flicks and comics and has been quite letdown with Romero's last 2 offerings (and looks like it will be 3) I urge all of you to check out the Walking Dead comics.

Sorry to those who aware of the comic/series, but its a great indie comic that is in the vein of Dawn of the Dead that has recently been picked up for a 6 hour long episode season to debut on AMC in October. Its easily the best piece of Zombie fiction I have read or seen since originally stumbling upon the dead trilogy as a kid AND Frank Darbabont is producing, writing, and directing the show.

Again, not trying to derail this threas but rather pass info along to some who may not be aware of the great comic and upcoming series.

http://blogs.amctv.com/the-walking-d...ion-begins.php

Thank you for this post. I've never heard of this, and sure don't want to miss out on this show.

jebhdb · 08-22-2010, 10:37 PM

They had this on the shelves today at Best Buy, but when I tried to purchase it it rang up for full price and when they price checked the ad they wouldn't sell it to me at all until Tuesday. I agree the movie was far from great, but I still enjoyed it. Also the disc looks to packed with good bonus features. I know there was a full length documentary, a Fangoria interview with Romero, some short films, commentaries and more. I know a lot of people on here didn't care for the movie at all, but for the price and all the extras I'm going to pick it up.

shadow panther · 08-22-2010, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by meehan

I concur. The Walking Dead series is nothing short of amazing.

And Survival of the Dead is further proof that Romero is now doing nothing more than using his name to make some quick cash.

walking dead is one of the best comics on the market today

I liked diary and land, never saw the appeal of dawn or day, i like the dawn remake alot better. im really on the fence with this flick though

ZIPPO · 08-23-2010, 12:36 AM

The Reign of the Dead books( http://www.reignofthedead.com/ ) would make excellent source material for films.

Minimejer05 · 08-23-2010, 12:59 AM

Might pick this one up. Most people are claiming that its better than Diary and I personally liked Diary. Plus for 16 bucks new at Best Buy! Mines well.

Nielsb90 · 08-23-2010, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Minimejer05

Might pick this one up. Most people are claiming that its better than Diary and I personally liked Diary. Plus for 16 bucks new at Best Buy! Mines well.

I agree! Diary was OK imo.. Miles better than most of the cheap zombie movies released nowadays, and the release has great extras etc.. For a zombie fan like me I kinda have to pick this up!

StoogeFan1118 · 08-23-2010, 02:18 PM

I will be blind buying this on Tuesday. I did like Diary of the Dead I dont get the hate for that movie. Anyway I am not expecting much from this film but its only $16 and it looks to have some great extra features.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 08-23-2010, 03:18 PM

Tomorrow, I'll be renting Diary of the Dead and Survival of the Dead at Blockbuster. This week is zombie week.

Lovemy3D · 08-23-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow panther

I liked diary and land, never saw the appeal of dawn or day, i like the dawn remake alot better. im really on the fence with this flick though

In the original Dawn Of The Dead they had to clear out the zombies from the mall before they could use it for a refuge. I've always thought that was one of the most fun sequences of any zombie movie. However, the zombie makeup is so bad compared to the movies of today, it makes the original kind of hard to watch. I think the remake could have been really great had there been more zombie action during their time spent at the mall. As it is, the mall sequence is kind of boring. But the remake definitely does have it's fun moments.

I really liked Diary Of The Dead too. I thought they did a great job of giving it a realistic feel. I could see it happening like that if there really was a zombie outbreak. It kept me on edge the entire time wonder what was going to happen next. And I loved the bit with the amish guy ha ha. Only down side about the movie, since there is not a lot of intense zombie action. When you already know what is going to happen it's not so great for repeat viewing.
I liked how realistic the zombies looked too. Best looking zombies yet.

I've not seen this Survival Of The Dead so can't comment on that. But I'll be checking it out for sure.

Mr. J · 08-24-2010, 02:51 PM

I'm really thinking of Blind Buying this. I'm a big fan of horror and zombie movies.....but I don't hear good things about it

CZAR · 08-24-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Minimejer05

Might pick this one up. Most people are claiming that its better than Diary and I personally liked Diary. Plus for 16 bucks new at Best Buy! Mines well.

Im sorry but Diary is much better than this crap! I am a huge zombie fan and this may be the worst zombie film that I have ever seen. Land of the Dead is even better than this and I didnt like that movie either. Just my 2 cents and wanted to help people save some money and not get burnt haha. Got Em!!

Mr. J · 08-24-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Im sorry but Diary is much better than this crap! I am a huge zombie fan and this may be the worst zombie film that I have ever seen. Land of the Dead is even better than this and I didnt like that movie either. Just my 2 cents and wanted to help people save some money and not get burnt haha. Got Em!!

Maybe I should save my money then

BladeRunner2007 · 08-24-2010, 03:16 PM

Rent it first everybody! This one is either hate it or love it. Most people seem to hate it though lol. Yes, it's not scary or creepy and it's missing the whole "end of the world atmosphere", but I enjoyed it. Of course it's far from being perfect, but imo it's not as bad as people make it out to be. I really liked the humor in it and I liked it much better than Diary, which is the worst in the dead series imo. 3.5/5

ozzsoad · 08-24-2010, 03:21 PM

I agree with BaldeRunner2007, it's not that bad. I doubt I'll end up buying it, but it's definitely worth a rental for Zombie fans.

CZAR · 08-24-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. J

Maybe I should save my money then

Luckily I was able to see this film on HDNET back when so I didnt even waste money renting it. It was just bad. There is no other way to say it. Like Blade said it didnt have the same atmosphere as most zombie films, very dry humor etc....The concept was bad in my eyes and it failed in my opinion. If u have to see it then rent it but be weary. Got Em!!

Vicon · 08-24-2010, 07:45 PM

I blind bought this movie. However after reading the reviews and seeing the crappy ratings, it's going back. Not going to open it. I will wait until it hits 9.99 or free.

snoman_99 · 08-24-2010, 08:05 PM

yeah wasn't too good... had the uk version since it was released and only watched it the one time so maybe if we visit it again???

J & Jen :-P

blujacket · 08-24-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicon

I blind bought this movie. However after reading the reviews and seeing the crappy ratings, it's going back. Not going to open it. I will wait until it hits 9.99 or free.

Nice save!

StoogeFan1118 · 08-24-2010, 08:07 PM

Just bought this today at Best Buy its open already so we will have to see how it goes. I am not expecting much at all from the movie so maybe I will enjoy it more because of mu rock bottom expectations.

FRAK · 08-24-2010, 08:16 PM

I repeat what others have said: RENT FIRST.

Personally, my wife and I really liked this movie. But we seem to be in the minority.

08-22-2010, 10:37 PM	#42
jebhdb Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Texas 4K collection:207 Blu-ray collection:3797	They had this on the shelves today at Best Buy, but when I tried to purchase it it rang up for full price and when they price checked the ad they wouldn't sell it to me at all until Tuesday. I agree the movie was far from great, but I still enjoyed it. Also the disc looks to packed with good bonus features. I know there was a full length documentary, a Fangoria interview with Romero, some short films, commentaries and more. I know a lot of people on here didn't care for the movie at all, but for the price and all the extras I'm going to pick it up. Last edited by jebhdb; 08-22-2010 at 10:50 PM.

08-23-2010, 12:36 AM	#44
ZIPPO Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:Columbus, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:148 Blu-ray collection:472 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:3	The Reign of the Dead books( http://www.reignofthedead.com/ ) would make excellent source material for films. Last edited by ZIPPO; 08-23-2010 at 12:39 AM.

08-23-2010, 12:59 AM	#45
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	Might pick this one up. Most people are claiming that its better than Diary and I personally liked Diary. Plus for 16 bucks new at Best Buy! Mines well.

08-23-2010, 02:18 PM	#47
StoogeFan1118 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Trading Score:2	I will be blind buying this on Tuesday. I did like Diary of the Dead I dont get the hate for that movie. Anyway I am not expecting much from this film but its only $16 and it looks to have some great extra features.

08-23-2010, 03:18 PM	#48
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Tomorrow, I'll be renting Diary of the Dead and Survival of the Dead at Blockbuster. This week is zombie week.

08-24-2010, 02:51 PM	#50
Mr. J Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Arkham Asylum Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:768 DVD collection:7 iTunes collection:628 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:181	I'm really thinking of Blind Buying this. I'm a big fan of horror and zombie movies.....but I don't hear good things about it

08-24-2010, 03:16 PM	#53
BladeRunner2007 Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Germany 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:1031 Blu-ray reviews:3	Rent it first everybody! This one is either hate it or love it. Most people seem to hate it though lol. Yes, it's not scary or creepy and it's missing the whole "end of the world atmosphere", but I enjoyed it. Of course it's far from being perfect, but imo it's not as bad as people make it out to be. I really liked the humor in it and I liked it much better than Diary, which is the worst in the dead series imo. 3.5/5

08-24-2010, 03:21 PM	#54
ozzsoad Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:California Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews: 8	I agree with BaldeRunner2007, it's not that bad. I doubt I'll end up buying it, but it's definitely worth a rental for Zombie fans.

08-24-2010, 07:45 PM	#56
Vicon Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:278 Trading Score:39	I blind bought this movie. However after reading the reviews and seeing the crappy ratings, it's going back. Not going to open it. I will wait until it hits 9.99 or free.

08-24-2010, 08:05 PM	#57
snoman_99 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Your Momma, Oklahoma 4K collection:524 Blu-ray collection:3423 DVD collection:48	yeah wasn't too good... had the uk version since it was released and only watched it the one time so maybe if we visit it again??? J & Jen :-P

08-24-2010, 08:07 PM	#59
StoogeFan1118 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Trading Score:2	Just bought this today at Best Buy its open already so we will have to see how it goes. I am not expecting much at all from the movie so maybe I will enjoy it more because of mu rock bottom expectations.

08-24-2010, 08:16 PM	#60
FRAK Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Mt. Juliet, TN Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:1016 DVD collection:80 Trading Score:2	I repeat what others have said: RENT FIRST. Personally, my wife and I really liked this movie. But we seem to be in the minority.

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