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whocarz · 04-16-2005, 07:10 PM

I have seen a lot of zombie flicks, from all the mainstream ones to more obscure Italian crapfests. Hell, I've even seen a movie that featured both zombies AND hardcore sex (made in Italy of course). I have to say that my favorite of all time is the Dawn of the Dead remake. I absolutely loved the black humor that was oozing from that flick. Night and the original Dawn were pretty damn good and revolutionary for their time, but Day was a snooze fest with uninteresting, one dimensional characters, and a plot that went no where (it did, however, feature the best gore and makeup effects of the trilogy).

The Italian flicks, while entertaining, shouldn't be seriously considered for best of the genre. They all fall into the so bad it's good category. And yes, that zombie who kicked the shark's ass is a bad motherfucker.

Shaun of the Dead is the best lampoon of the zombie genre, which was previously held by Return of the Living Dead 1 and 2 (not 3, that one just sucks).

28 Days Later is a good flick, I highly enjoyed it, and yes, it is a "zombie" movie, even though the antagonists aren't really zombies. It follows the same formula as any other zombie movie, the only difference is that the "zombies" don't eat their victims, they just beat them to death. That's good for people who get queasy during the obligatory gut muching scene.

Oh, I almost forgot about the Resident Evil movies. Sure, there were zombies in them, but they didn't feature prominently enough for me to call them zombie movies. If you base your naming conventions on what kills the most characters, I'd call the first one a laser movie. They both suck as well.

I typed "flick" a few too many times. Sorry.

04-16-2005, 07:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
whocarz Jarhead Location: Colorado	I have seen a lot of zombie flicks, from all the mainstream ones to more obscure Italian crapfests. Hell, I've even seen a movie that featured both zombies AND hardcore sex (made in Italy of course). I have to say that my favorite of all time is the Dawn of the Dead remake. I absolutely loved the black humor that was oozing from that flick. Night and the original Dawn were pretty damn good and revolutionary for their time, but Day was a snooze fest with uninteresting, one dimensional characters, and a plot that went no where (it did, however, feature the best gore and makeup effects of the trilogy). The Italian flicks, while entertaining, shouldn't be seriously considered for best of the genre. They all fall into the so bad it's good category. And yes, that zombie who kicked the shark's ass is a bad motherfucker. Shaun of the Dead is the best lampoon of the zombie genre, which was previously held by Return of the Living Dead 1 and 2 (not 3, that one just sucks). 28 Days Later is a good flick, I highly enjoyed it, and yes, it is a "zombie" movie, even though the antagonists aren't really zombies. It follows the same formula as any other zombie movie, the only difference is that the "zombies" don't eat their victims, they just beat them to death. That's good for people who get queasy during the obligatory gut muching scene. Oh, I almost forgot about the Resident Evil movies. Sure, there were zombies in them, but they didn't feature prominently enough for me to call them zombie movies. If you base your naming conventions on what kills the most characters, I'd call the first one a laser movie. They both suck as well. I typed "flick" a few too many times. Sorry. __________________ If there exists anything mightier than destiny, then it is the courage to face destiny unflinchingly. -Geibel Despise not death, but welcome it, for nature wills it like all else. -Marcus Aurelius Come on, you sons of bitches! Do you want to live forever? -GySgt. Daniel J. "Dan" Daly Last edited by whocarz; 04-16-2005 at 07:14 PM..