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Summary: Great edition, but multi-disc (ultimate) edition coming soon
Review: 5 Stars for the film
4 Stars for the DVD release (DiviMax)Yes, this is a great DVD considering that, for years, Romero fans have had to put up with awful quality VHS versions, and even when they were good (Thorn-EMI's VHS of "Dawn of the Dead" was by far the most complete version of Romero's U.S. theatrical cut of the film) the films still suffered... not from image quality necessarily (DVD lends itself to a general cleanup of the image, and the copy is usually struck from master negatives or interpositives of the film direct from the vault), but from lack of things like... drumroll please: extra features. Sure, VHS was not a format for such things, but then that format seems wickedly prehistoric nowadays. For those that can wait-- and I totally urge this, because I think the practice of releasing DVDs without many extras as a run-up to a second "expanded edition" release to be tantamount to highway robbery -- there is indeed a full-blown multi-disc set coming out in September from Anchor Bay... it will be a bit more expensive, but what the heck... if you're a fan, and this film seems to be made for fans (of Romero's previous work and the horror/splatter genre in general) then it's worth the wait and the added dollars spent. From the Anchor Bay website... DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978) - MULTI-DISC SET
There have been a few folks asking about this set, and soon we will be revealing the details of what promises to be the most extensive edition of any title in Anchor Bay's history! Release date is September 7th, and you can expect multiple versions of the film as well as new commentary tracks and interviews galore. Full Specs Coming in June!
Starring: David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott Reiniger, Gaylen Ross - Director: George A. Romero
Rating: 
Summary: Overrated Masterpiece
Review: Yeah I saw this film right before the remake came out. To sum this film up I would say it's like Shaft vs. the Zombies. There is no horror in this film. It's not scary. It's funny if nothing else. The zombies are very pathetic; George Romero doesn't even hide this. Now I'm not saying you can't put horror with comedy (evil dead 2). But the enemy isn't threatening. There are only one or two really gory parts in the entire movie. The zombies in the remake are much more dangerous. This film is pathetic simply put. But that's not to say I didn't enjoy it. In fact I've made it sound much worse then it really is. And I also enjoyed "Night". I've seen much worse and if you have a few hours to kill; check out this little late 70's classic. I'll add this statement, due to the person below me (Jeremy Boettcher) saying that if one thought it was cheesy than they think that i know what you did last summer should win an acadamy award. So to clear things up, i HATE WITH PASSION films like Scream and "Summer". My favorite Horror film is the Orginal Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Just because everyone praises a film like dawn dosn't make it good. Break down the structure/acting/events of the film and you would realize that there is nothing special about this film.
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Summary: ONE of the best Zombie movie if not the best period!!
Review: For all you people who thinks this movie is cheesy or sucks you obviously have no taste. you probably think garbage like "I know what you did last summer" deserves an academy award!
This is hands down one of the best zombie films ever. i have seen it several times and never get tired of it. When the world is being overrun by zombies 4 people hide out in a shopping mall, and horror ensues. Recommended highly! everyone did a good job on this from the acting to the direction to the music. i have not seen the remake yet and i am sure it will not be as good as this!
P.S. This is not my favorite horror movie but I think it is alot better then most being made today.
Rating:
Summary: An Amazing Piece
Review: After finishing this movie, I was filled with mixed emotions. I did not see the first or the third, but now that this has captured my attention I will inevitably see them both. The plot gets you so into the lives of the characters without actually telling the story of their lives, if that makes any sense. It may just be me but i think that during the movie, i felt connected with them, trapped in that mall with them, it was a pretty cool experience. Get this movie, you shouldn't need to read this to convince you, it just gives off an aura of excellence when you see it. Not for everyone however; if you don't like violence, even if it is 70's effects, don't buy it, rent it and see it with a boyfriend or girlfriend. A must see for anyone; it isn't the violence that makes it interesting, it is the great plot and text of the movie.
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Summary: Classic Horror Film
Review: Dawn of the Dead is without a doubt one of the best horror films ever made. Much more intense and bloody than its predecessor film (Night of the Living Dead), DOTD drags the viewer into a nightmare world inhabited by living corpses who feed on the living and the dwindling number of humans who fight them. The plot follows four people (two TV station employees and two SWAT team members) who take a helicopter and make a run out of a zombie-infested city to try to find somewhere safe. They do find what is utopia: A shopping mall loaded with everything needed for survival. However, it too is overrun by the living dead who show no signs of leaving voluntarily. Although some of the effects are dated, this film is NOT for the squeamish. For the horror film buff or zombie fanatic, this film is a must-see.
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Summary: awsome
Review: THAT GUY, MOVIE GUY OF WHATEVER THE HECK HIS NAME IS, DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HE"S TALKING ABOUT. FIRST OFF, THIS IS A DATED MOVIE, GET IT! DATED WHICH MEANS ITS A LITTLE OLD. AND IT IS SCARY. ITS ALOT SCARIER THAN NOWADAY HORROR FILMS! TRUST ME THIS ONE REALLY SCORES.
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Summary: A Must For Zombie Fans
Review: The second film in George Romero's cult zombie classics is "Dawn of the Dead". We are transported to the after affects of the zombie invasion from the first film "Night of the Living Dead" and see that chaos has taken over where order no longer exists. The zombies become target practice for rednecks and society loses its grip. From this chaos a few escape by helicopter, a couple of SWAT guys (one black of course!), a wimpy nerd who oozes fear, his feeble girlfriend, and you know the rest.....So these people take over a shopping mall and have a blast living in free luxury until the zombies figure out a way into their secure compound. Then all hell breaks loose!! Sometimes comical, gruesome and even remotely possible (without the zombies of course), this movie captures the essense of what drives Americans, control, survival, material possesions, freedom, democracy and FEAR!! Look for all the nuances and don't be surprised what you find. Romero is known for his political understatements. This is a must for all you fellow zombie fans...so cuddle up and scream!!
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Summary: GREAT!
Review: I reviewed the new one and was disapointed a little but some things wher good. This the original masterpice is just great and even tho it was a low budget on the film George A. Romero did a great job. It is not Night Of The Living Dead but it is better than the hollywood crap that was spewed onto the big screen. This movie seemed that if i had saw it back then when it araived then i would have been scared out of my friggin mind. Well george is awsome and you can never remake a classic film like this one. This movie features the bet line in any horror movie and it is still haunting to think about today. "When there is no more room in hell the dead will walk the earth." not as good a line as "There comming to get you barbra" but still good in it's own way. all in all this film is great and should bee woned by all. CLASSIC! bye!
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Summary: Why Give This Five Stars? I'll Tell You Why...
Review: when dead people first started walking again in the summer of 1968, our hero duane jones was shot in the head by those darn rednecks killing off zombies. day of the dead picks up, in 1978, right where night of the living dead left off, in 1968(get the picture?). while night of the living dead was original and horrifying for its time, dawn of the dead came blasting on the scene with more zombies, more gore, and more running time. this 2nd of the "holy" 3 snaps at your warm flesh with the good ol zombies you love to hate...or if youre like me, the ones you love to be! i saw the 2004 remake before i bought this original one. in the remake, the zombies have super powers, chasing after fresh humans faster and harder than a kingcab truck could ever go. these zombies are the good ones---the slow ones. although this fact makes the movie less scary than the remake, it also makes it ten times better. dawn of the dead doesnt have the same depressing ending that night of the living dead had---i thought they could have added just a TAD more bit of nihilism at the end of this one, yet they didnt. but that doesnt pop this baby down to 4 stars. its possibly gorier than the passion of the christ. less realistic gore, but still just as gory. you cant go wrong with romero, people. even creepshow (romero/king) is acceptable. if you liked the original night of the living dead, then youll also like dawn of the dead. buy it. this gives a new meaning to the term dead man walking...
Rating: 
Summary: It was stupid
Review: I thought this was going to be a good movie, i was wrong. It had bad actors and cheesy affects and it was the most boring zombie movie ive ever seen next to Lucio Fulci's Zombie. Zombie didnt have cheesy affects and bad acting but it was boring. This version is gay the directors cut is probably better, i dont know usually the directors cut has better affects and stuff. The blood in this movie looks like melted crayons. I waised $20.00 on this dvd where i live and it was the worst thing i ever bought!!!
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