Dawn of the Dead Reviews

Monsters Mash #42 Dawn of the Dead

Posted : 6 months, 3 weeks ago on 25 October 2012 09:24

Now were getting towards the gory many years to after George Romero shock the world with Night of the Living Dead he does it again with the color sequel that also stands on its own Dawn of the Dead it has a new cast doesn't require seeing the first movie but the background is the same with the epidemic of zombie coming around people also compares this to consumerism comparing mall shoppers to zombie cause the location takes place in a mall it opens to many comedic effect and situation for many it was the grossest film of the 70s with the early works of Tom Sivini who also acts in this film. George A. Romero follows this up with Land of the Dead in 1985 and Day of the Dead in 2005 that represent the decade they were made so don't miss these these films are awesome.

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A classic

Posted : 1 year, 12 months ago on 26 May 2011 07:52

Since I bought a box set with the whole zombie trilogy, I couldn't wait to watch this 2nd flick. However, like "Night of the living dead", even though I liked it, I can't say I found it great. I thought it was better than the first one, sharper with a nice combination of horror, humor and satirical critic on our consumerist society. The main issue for me was the rather average acting and the directing which could have been better. Both were actually better in the remake. I can't actually say which one is better between the original and the remake. The remake is indeed better made but it is more a standard action flick, lacking the wit and originality of the first version. I guess, like "Night of ...", when it came out, it was a shock for the audience because they never had seen something like it before. Personally, I think it has lost a little bit of its impacts nowadays. To conclude, in my book, it is not a masterpiece but it is still pretty good and remains a classic and it is of course definitely worth a look.

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When There's No More Room In Hell...

Posted : 5 years, 5 months ago on 19 December 2007 10:37

To me the first epic horror movie. Seems a little dated and merger within it's budgetary restraints, but over comes with sheer excitement and originality. Very interesting commentary on American society of the 1970's as a consumerist nation hellbent on consuming each other and everything they come in contact with. Just a fricking cool movie all around. Second part of Romero's Living Dead trilogy.

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Dawn of the Dead review

Posted : 5 years, 9 months ago on 20 August 2007 04:59

For me, this is pretty much the ultimate zombie film. I never considered myself a fan of the genre until I saw this masterpiece. The outbreak of a mysterious zombie plague that results in flesh-eating humans littering the streets and baying for blood sets the scene for a tale of survival.

Aided by a trusty helicopter, one band of survivors manages to get to a shopping centre, clear out the zombies, and then take up residence there away from the perils of the outside world. Their superficial needs take over and soon they almost forget about the dire situation they are in until boredom, and a squad of unruly bikers ride in and shatter their relative serenity.

The film is peppered with scenes of amazing brutality and gore. The human psyche is almost as interesting to watch and analyse as that of the zombie, as the survivors pointlessly adorn themselves in new clothes and forget the inherent danger that surrounds them. The plot is entertaining yet cerebral at the same time, there are lots of questions to ask and points to consider throughout.

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