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| George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead [1980] (REGION 1) (NTSC) | ![George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead [1980] (REGION 1) (NTSC)](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Zp9Q0YjHL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: George A. Romero
Actors: David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger, Gaylen Ross, David Crawford
Studio: Anchor Bay
Category: DVD
Buy New: £6.40
Buy New/Used from £4.24
Avg. Customer Rating:  (55 reviews)
Sales Rank: 73312
Format: Colour, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 126 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: ANBD12163D
UPC: 013131216394
EAN: 0013131216394
ASIN: B0001611DI
Release Date: March 9, 2004
Theatrical Release Date: May 24, 1979
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Amazon.co.uk Review
George Romero's 1978 follow-up to his classic INight of the Living Dead/I is quite terrifying and gory (those zombies do like the taste of living flesh). But in its own way, it is just as comically satiric as the first film in its take on contemporary values. This time, we follow the fortunes of four people who lock themselves inside a shopping mall to get away from the marauding dead and who then immerse themselves in unabashed consumerism, taking what they want from an array of clothing and jewellery shops, making gourmet meals, etc. It is Romero's take on Louis XVI in the modern world: keep the starving masses at bay and crank up the insulated indulgence. Still, this is a horror film when all is said and done and even some of Romero's best visual jokes (a Hare Krishna turned blue-skinned zombie) can make you sweat. I--Tom Keogh/I
Amazon.co.uk Review
The quite terrifying and gory IDawn of the Dead/I was George Romero's 1978 follow-up to his classic 1968 INight of the Living Dead/I. But it is also just as comically satiric as the first film in its take on contemporary values. This time, we follow the fortunes of four people who lock themselves inside a shopping centre to get away from the marauding dead and who then immerse themselves in unabashed consumerism, taking what they want from an array of clothing and jewellery shops, making gourmet meals and so on. It is Romero's take on Louis XVI in the modern world: keep the starving masses at bay and crank up the insulated indulgence. Still, this is a horror film after all and even some of Romero's best visual jokes (a Hare Krishna turned blue-skinned zombie) can make you sweat. --ITom Keogh/I
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 THE BEST OF GEORGE A. ROMERO'S ZOMBIE SAGA August 6, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
A news show in Pittsburgh begins reporting that the zombies are now beginning to win the battles against the living. Reporter Francine (Gaylen Ross) leaves the station with Steven (David Emge) in a station chopper. At the same time, a police squadron is called to an apartment complex in the ghetto for counts of cannibalism. After battling the zombies, two police officers, Peter (Ken Foree) and Roger, (Scott H. Reiniger) find the helicopter with the escaping Francine and Steven and leave with them. Finally making their way to Monroeville Mall, the four find that the complex has everything they need to survive. Barricading themselves inside, they live in peace, occasionally meeting the zombies. They eventually decide to give the mall to the zombies, as they seem to have called the structure home. A gang of bikers arrives, and they simply find the mall open for their taking. Fighting on the side of the zombies, they fight off the advancing hordes. Succeeding, now the zombies find that they are prime targets to attack, and ramble on after them. Finally able to survive, those that do look back on the mall with a wink of nostalgia.br /br /The Good News: One of the main reasons why people love this movie is its non-stop gore. This is right up there with "Dead Alive" as one of the most violent movies of all time. We have untold decapitations, a screwdriver in the ear, two bodies torn apart in a long matter of time, more than ten different people have at least a piece of skin bitten off or ripped open, one is set on fire, and another one has the top of its head sliced off with a helicopter blade. I am literally talking about the tip of the iceberg here. This is merely some of the violence that happens to regular people from the zombies. That's not even close to the violence that the regular people inflict on the zombies. Most of them are massive gunshot wounds to the head, since it kills them. We see some very nice, gory-looking head kills in the movie. There are so many that the film would simply be R-rated only on head kills. It really is a treat for gore-hounds to see all the violence in the film, both to and from the zombies. I could go on and on about the gore in the film, but the film does contain so many other things. To me, the action in the film is just as good as the gore. The best scene has to be towards the end, when the bikers are in the mall facing the zombies. This includes not only a lot of gore, but a lot of action as well. The giant gunfight is one of the best scenes ever shot. The fact that the cops shoot off against the bikers, who have to worry about the zombies attacking them. To have it last as long as it did and never have it be a boring fight, that's a major accomplishment. That is also a very big deal; the film is over two hours long, and at no point is it a boring movie. To have a horror film do that is such a great feat. What really amazed me about the movie was its character development. It is one of the few films where we really do care about what happens to the people involved. There aren't as many people who we care about in modern horror films. They are supposed to be similar to the people from these kinds of films, but they don't have the same impact as the earlier films. Granted, they don't have as great of acting classes as modern stars, but the important thing is that the heroes come across as likable, which hardly any modern day film does. It is something that I sorely miss in horror films.br /br /The Bad News: Everyone always says that this film is a very smart satirical film, and I never knew why. Personally, I don't care if it does or not, because it is such a great film that it carries a subliminal message doesn't concern me. I don't try to analyze the hidden meanings in films. I just watch it to enjoy the movie. If you feel like you want to watch the film a hundred times to see how many different scenes hold another meaning, go right ahead. It doesn't concern me to know, and I respect those that do, but I don't want to know that kind of thing. So what if it has hidden meanings? Doesn't bother me. I watch this film for its entertainment value, not how many different things Romero is poking fun at.br /br /The Final Verdict: Even though there are those that say this film is loaded with social satire, I have no interest in finding it and simply watch this movie because it is so entertaining. Watch this film if you seek out gory, violent films of any kind, as it offers everything that they will enjoy. Seek caution if seeing gore disturbs you.
A wonderful box set!!! December 23, 2006
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
This item will be of no interest to the casual viewer. That is not an elitist comment (i hate those), merely a fact. This box set includes all versions of the film released. The most familiar U.S. theatrical version, the extended version shown at Cannes (lots of new and extended scenes but quite crude in its cutting) and the much (unfairly) maligned "European Cut" edited by horror meister Dario Argento (i actually found this version well paced and enjoyed the additional music that was placed within it). The fourth disc which includes several (excellent) documentaries is also a treat. So... the long and the short of it is this: If you saw the film and loved it buy the version you saw and you will enjoy it. If however you become a Romero (or even specifically a "Dawn") geek you really should invest in this set. Just make sure you can play U.S. discs (why do the yanks get all the good stuff?!) and you will be in eye gouging, blood gushing, flesh tearing heaven (or is that hell?) An excellent (and very well put together) set, (the film has NEVER looked better) that all gore fiends and true (unsnobby and unpretentious) cinema fans will relish. You owe it to yourself to own this set!!!
Dawn of the Dead (1980) April 30, 2005
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Some people say that the remake of Dawn of the Dead is better than the original. I strongly disagree. Romero`s has better actors, better script, more an better flesh eating and better zombie kills. Also the fact that it`s an unquestionable classic. Whenever you watch it the lines are always in your head and you know exactly what line is coming next. The fact that there are less survivors make it instantly better. There are numerous other features that make it better then the 2004 version. Romero`s version is the better version, the best in the trilogy, the best zombie movie ever made and easily the best film ever.... NO QUESTION!
Bloodiest horror ever! September 15, 2004
4 out of 20 found this review helpful
Hi.Ive only seen the new version of this film currently just released and take it from me, this film turned me into an icicle. The film has good effects, fine acting and a worthwhile plot,it is a classic which keeps you suspensed and never sure of the next moment. Personally, the thing that got to me the most is the idea behind it. This is a situation which, lets face it, could eventually happen. Will the dead rise to destroy the world as we know it? Will we come to live in terror the rest of our days if it did? Could human nature handle something that horrific? Thats what I was asking myself after.
zombie gore gallore September 11, 2004
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
this is a brilliant zombie classic a must for zombie fans,and a great addition to your horror collection fantastic,gore and all.
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