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As y'all mentioned Chan in a mall that scene was in my head then on the screen. Whomever spliced that in, great job. Would love to see y'all cover some old school Martial Arts movies, maybe do a Bruce run, Jackie, Jet & then Donnie. There are some classics in the genre that I think the young ones of today may not know about.
Fun Fact 1: The dvd has a found footage story in the special features that chronicles Andy's side of the story during his time in the Gun Shop from the beginning to when he is bitten.
Andy's such a tragic character. Right when he finally gets hope, talks to the group for the first time, gets to talk to Kenneth, all that, only for that to be when he gets bit.
A couple fun facts... 1) The gas station explosion scene is a nod to the original movie, in which one of the characters describes witnessing the same thing. The helicopter flying overhead is also the same one used to get to the mall in the original. 2) Zack Snyder has a cameo as one of the soldiers at the US Capitol in the opening news montage.
@@TiredMoonRabbit I prefer the original 1978 Dawn of the Dead.... but I also prefer the remake of Night of the Living Dead from 1990 (doubly so because Romero didn't get shite from the original due to the missing Copyright notice). Day of the Dead stands on its own, partially because the "remake" of it wasn't a Romero movie.
@@IggyStardust1967 the night remake is actually the only version of that movie I have seen, which is funny in context, I actually really like that movie, a good example of how to do a remake without just doing the same thing/making a completely different movie.
What are you talking about “same helicopter”? The helicopter in the original was a Bell news copter and the one in this one was a sea stallion or similar model but definitely military.
@@turbopokey they're on about the one that flies over as the gas station explodes, that's the same as the helicopter from the original NOT the one that flies over when they're on the roof.
I remember in the DVD special features, there was two sort-of videos/short films: one about "Andy's Recording" while he was in the gun shop, and another was "We Interrupt This Program" (I believe it was called) about one of the news anchor who was reporting on the zombie spread. They were so good!
Rewatching this makes me wish Snyder would stop writing his own films. He's just not a good writer and his visual style is not enough to carry some of his worse story elements.
@@jasonvoorhees310 i heavily disagree, a worthy remake would be the night of the living dead remake, this movie is a mess that at times stumbles into having good ideas, but none of those ideas are fleshed out enough to save it for me.
And they aired it on I think USA as a promo about a week before it came out. I grew up on Romero's zombie movies so I was already excited for this remake but seeing that opening took my hype to unprecedented levels. Might be the most excited I've ever been for a movie's premiere.
This was my intro to Zack Snyder. I saw it in theaters and it rocked my world. It was everything I wanted in a zombie film. I was really into zombies at the time.
Shipping containers (120 feet of steel x 20 = 2400 feet of steel wall cut per day 2 crews of 10/15 welling it up) would be to cut up for the steel for a perimeter fence & closing of unused doors/access tunnels etc... Make trucks into cutting/welding trucks park near the steel cut or weld move along... all without the need of venturing outside until fence/doors are sealed up... a Dozer would be a huge advantage for pulling/lifting the steel...
@@MarioBario Snyder got Gunn's script rewritten twice. That's why it was so good and was a massive hit. Gunn's a f-ing hack who wrote the Scooby-Doo movies.
@@AshrafAnamHe did work on it, they cut one 20 page sequence they couldn't afford and the new writers fleshed out the characters more. They still used the majority of Gunn's script.
I think the reason the husband turned so quickly in the beginning is because he died quickly. He was bitten in a spot that would kill you almost instantly. If you get bitten in your arm or something you’ll probably die slower from the infection and then you turn.
Its also based on size. Luda's bite was small, as if the zombies teeth cut her like a knife would. So it took her 2 to 3 days to turn, while the Dad's bite happened when they got into the truck, and it was a bigger bite, so its assumed the Zombie latched on to him and was able to bite more, thats why he turned the same day, same for the Fat Lady. Michael probably would've survived until they reached the island, then he would've turned, considering how big his bite was. So if Lewis at the beginning had bit bitten in the same spot, but smaller, he would've probably survived with Anna, until the car crash, where he would've died and turned.
@@Burstify they made note that there was a LOT of blood. and he was malnourished already so he died very quickly because of that. edit: i still think they should have told him to eat as much food as he wants because they have plenty. they didn't but it would have been nice for his last moments to just care free shove food in his face.
@@TiredMoonRabbit in terms of newer remakes I truly think it’s great, it’s no The Thing but it’s honestly a good time and well made. In my opinion Snyder’s best movie.
@@truthtyperii7727 your allowed to feel that way, but I heavily disagree with you, the thing 2011 blow this movie out of the water, the only good parts of this movie (atleast to me) came from the original and were made poorer in this movie.
@@TiredMoonRabbit I’m talking the original The Thing, that was a remake you know? Lol also the 2011 is ok but the cgi overtook it. The 34 percent it has on rotten tomato kinda speaks for itself lol
I was 13 when I saw this in 04’ and it was the absolute scariest movie I had ever seen. What made it horrifying was that this was the first time I had ever seen FAST zombies, and not just fast but absolutely agro. But it was also funny at times like how they were shooting all the zombie celebrities.😂
Same! It sounds insane now, especially after the amazing “28” series cemented “fast zombies,” but this was really groundbreaking and shocking back in the day, seeing zombies that could actually run. Definitely shook up the genre in a great way (I also adore OG slow zombies too!) Fast zombies probably existed in fiction already, but this was definitely alot of people’s first time seeing it, and it la great🙂
I can’t believe you guys have never seen this glorious masterpiece of a zombie film. If you’ve never seen 28 Days Later, I also HIGHLY recommend that film for the channel at some point!
@@TiredMoonRabbit Well you're wrong. It's easily a top 10 Zombie movie. The original just so happens to be - arguably - the best Zombie movie ever made.
@@Helldog6 I was there as a kid to see the original NOTD on TV, and watched the first Dawn in the best premiere venue ever: a midnight show in a mall theater. Snyder's reimaging had it's own tone which was fine. The most awesome pre-credits opening I've seen in a long time. But I grew with George Romero, and even got to talk with him at a con not long before he passed away. Sad, because we'd exchanged e-mail and promised to keep in touch.
The helicopter in beginning right before trucker drives into gas pumps is homage to helicopter in original DAWN OF THE DEAD and trucker crashing into gas pumps is part of Bens story in NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD.
Dawn of the dead (04) is my personal favorite zombie movie of all time. Some of my other favorites includes Shaun of the dead, Night of the Living dead (Og), Army of the Dead and Train to Busan.
@@Richardwho-vv5bh yes and what you talking about? it’s literally a zombie movie. I feel like if people love this remake of Dawn of the dead then they would definitely love Army of the dead
@@donavinrodriguez6288 compared this masterpiece remake with that garbage snyder movie is like compared the godfather with sharknado (and even sharknado is a much better movie than army of mutants.
@@Richardwho-vv5bh it’s fine that you don’t like the movie at all but cmon dude to compare it too Sharknardo and say that movie is better than Army of the dead is beyond a ridiculous statement.
I remember being so pissed that C.J. died. He was such a good guy, always trying to protect them. And Michael who is bit, stays until the very end. He should've been the one to stay behind and gave them a chance to get a way, leaving C.J. alive to help take care of the group. They could've really used C.J. since the only other good shot was Ving Rymes.
@@Burstify maybe maybe not. They don't show them dieing. So it's up to the individual to make up what happened. And they could have very well got away as they were heading back to the boat. They went their because they were running out of fuel. So they could have easily have gotten away. I myself hate cliff hanger movies since it doesn't rap up anything and just leaves you wondering. Since it's eluded that they got away but their fates are just left in up in the air.
@@Burstify chips. But yes.....as I said the directors just left it up to the audience to decide what happened. it's kinda like in the walking dead when Morales leaves and everyone kept asking about him so they brought him back as a way to tell people 'Now you know his fate'. And knowing that the dog at least survived is what most people hope in these movies lol.
I had no idea Snyder and Gunn worked on this movie but then again I don’t often look up directors/writers of films or pay attention to credits idk why 😂😂 but now it makes sense why this is one of my favorite zombie movies of all time
@@AshrafAnam sounds like you just have a vendetta against James Gunn 💀 any real writer knows that it takes more than one time to write something captivating and coherent enough for the big screen or even a book. an entire script only being rewritten twice is not that bad 💀 James Gunn has written some great films so idk what you’re talking about 😂😂
If you seen zombie movies, I’m looking for one where a man and woman are walking down train tracks and than it jump cuts to them both dead being eaten by zombies
That section in the tunnels is Aliens - Newt in the water, Gorman & Vaszuez' last stand, the armored truck breaking out thru the complex doors as Ripley shouts "Hold on". The music is even very Goldsmith.
This is my favourite "of the dead" movies, with a close second to the 90s night of the living dead. But I love this one, it's up there with 28 days for my favourite zombie film
The director's commentary to this movie is really fun to listen to, you can tell Snyder had a blast making this movie because it was one of his earlier productions and there wasn't a lot of pressure riding on him. It's especially satisfying because of the success this movie would bring him later on.
Such an entertaining movie. Goes to show Snyder was in his element when he made his older stuff before the superhero stuff came into play. This and 300 came out within 2 years of each other. This movie also just goes to show that if you can make it entertaining enough, fast zombies are the way to go. This movie at times could've had a Left 4 Dead quality to it and I appreciate that.
I think this and 300 and watchmen prove that Snyder is only good at taking already established IPs and putting is his own unique spin on the adaptation. Could be wrong but I don't think he's ever done anything that's an truly original idea has he?
@@stephensporman8206 I mean if you look at his filmography the stuff that is original that he's done that isn't technically based on anything is what is his weakest
The song Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash was so epic of a choice. It fits soooooo well. Especially when you realize the one person immune is the holy guy.
Gosh 20 years already?!! I was 19 and working as a projectionist when this movie came out! Loved cranking up the volume during the opening and closing credits of this movie!😂
I remember I was like 13 when I saw this. Me and my friend watched the first Resident Evil movie and then right after we were like “yeah we’re into zombie movies”. We had to take a little break after the intro. 😂
"You got red on you🤣" . Has now also shown me the parallel to Shaun of the Dead. Michael is just as much a TV salesman as Shaun. Sometimes it actually takes years to find even more connections. Thank you very much for that.
I know Jake Weber the best from his role on Medium. Dawn of the Dead is probably one of my favorite zombie movies of all time. I love how the tropes just worked in this and everyone brought their A-game. plus, Ving Rhames is always a win. thanks for the reaction, guys! 😃
this was my first proper zombie film i watched as an early teen im 31 now and its still my top zombie film an absolute classic for me i love the opening montage
My cousin lived in the Seattle area when there was several day power outage caused by a rare winter blast storm. Sometimes the arctic air streams comes due south, but it's rare, so people aren't prepared for it. People in the area went to the local mall to escape the cold because it had power.
This movie is slowly becoming cult classic amongst newer fans of the zombie genre. Yes we all know George A Romero's original Dawn of the Dead is a classic with its satirical commentary on consumerism, along with the other cuts of the film, but Snyder's 2004 is a fun watch. I like to think of it as an alternate, faster version of Romero's universe using the more modern tropes of faster Infected/Zombies. No it's not going to "replace" Romero's films, it's just a fun action paced zombie movie.
It actually takes place around Milwaukee, WI. The original took place in Pittsburgh. EDIT: The dude in the tv was in the original, as was the Gun World Guy.
6:25 Holy cow I haven't thought about "Splice" in ages! That to me was one of those weekdays-late-at-night-horror-flicks you'd eventually find on some channel somewhere and then stick around for a while, during a period in life where free time was rather abundant
This movie terrifies me. So glad you guys enjoyed it! If you can find it online or on dvd the dvd had special features that were in universe news broadcast like what was in the opening montage and it just escalated the realness/scary aspect for me.
I remember this coming out and being super excited because Romero’s Night of the Living Dead is one of the first horror films I ever watched as a kid, and it spawned my love for zombie films since then! I was about 18 when this came out and watched it many times. This remake and Night of the Living Dead remake are my comfort films lol.
@@JohnDAmico-ci2hz ??? I’m not sure what you’re trying to say…because I’ve seen both Dawn and Day…and I actually have a tank top of Day of the Dead and shirts of Night of the Living Dead as soon as they were restocked after being sold out lol. I’ve seen the OG version of Dawn and Night, I’ve even seen the OG version of The Crazies that Romero had a hand in as well as the remake. I’ve also got Land of the Dead and Diary of the Dead on DVD and have watched Survival of the Dead (although it’s my least favorite). I also have the book ‘The Living Dead’ and ‘Nights of the Living Dead’. I enjoy Romero films period. Just stating which ones are MY comfort films. Nothing crazy lol.
😂 True! I've learned to just accept the fact that if a movie or show takes place in the US Midwest, it's gonna be filmed in Ontario or Vancouver 9 times out of 10.
I feel like it was CSI: Miami that made the whole - saying one liner, then putting on sunglasses - trope a really popular thing. lol. Anybody remember that. Every episode, dude would say a one liner then put his sunglasses back on. Supernatural even made a gag about it. lol.
I saw this in theaters with my 7th grade best friend. I accidentally farted at the quiet scene when she put her ear to the bathroom door. We had nachos and I don’t do well with cheese. I was embarrassed but everyone in the theater laughed. It was great. The movie was even better. 10/10 for me.
I agree, mall would have a lot of everything, but wouldn't that also be the major problem?? I mean, far too many points of entry. Although with enough prep time a solid group COULD reorganize everything they need into a smaller more contained space. Use hardware supplies for generators and tools; furniture stores for living accommodations; focus on completely isolating the grocery store for maximum food storage. Then empty out all the other stores and blockade off the corridors and you might just have a valid shelter. But you'd have to patch in the building's power into a focused section and make sure that it is always free on zombies. Essentially you'd need a little bit of every kind of person. Definitely a handy man.
It seems like they rehearsed this for months. That would be the case today. But then, all we had to do was keep that beautiful rhythm and fall in love with the music. Everything else just flows. That's the Soul. You feel it and flow
It's the theatrical version they watched, actually. For instance, they said that they thought there was a missing beat between Mekhi Pfifer character's situation and the next scene, but the director's cut does show a bit of aftermath of the whole baby situation. Plus, the theatrical version is on Netflix US, and is set to leave by the end of March 2024.
@@csjcsj2906 all the way wrong, pal. I've seen both the theatrical and unrated versions. Here's some key differences: the dinner scene was extended revealing that Michael thought he was a better father than a husband. When Kenneth shot Andy in the head, you see Andy's head blow up whilst in the theatrical cut you don't. Michael and sarah kiss in the director's cut. The theatrical version, they don't. Check mate.
A mall is actually a terrible place to hide out in a zombie Apocalypse. You have Multiple entrances can't block off every Entrance, And the generators don't last for so long. If you have like a small army with you and able to fortify areas then, it will be good.
If you like this at all, you should REALLY check out "The Crazies" with Timothy Olyphant. It's a brilliant remake...better than the original, so much so it could almost be considered it's own creation! Look into it...I promise not to steer you wrong! It kinda slipped the public. But was brilliant in the theater! ❤️🎬👍
so, if you wonder if they survive at the end. james gunn say that they survive, but snyder say that they all die at that island, so we never gonna know.
The movie they are referencing here that takes place on an island is probably the Italian "sequel" to Romero's "Dawn of the Dead" "Zombie" directed by Lucio Fulci. The Italian cut of Dawn of the Dead was released under the title "Zombi" in many European countries and this supposed sequel was released in Italy as "Zombi 2" also known as "Zombie Flesheaters" in the UK.
It really is a shame that Snyder would make one of the best remakes out there of one of the most iconic horror movies of all time involving zombies and then years later he drops the ball with Army of the dead.
That entire news broadcast that they watch is full of cameos from people of the first one. The guy from the fort in the military outfit is the other main guy from the original.
When it comes to dawn of the dead, I prefer dawn of the dead from 1978. I recommend watching it, especially the longer version that's 2 hours 34 min, but it is very dated but definitely worth the watch
20:48 The story is pretty complex, George Romero didn’t own the rights to “Of The Living Dead” so that’s why Dawn of the Dead is titled the way it is. There’s more to it, but it’s early in the morning & my brains still booting up.
Nicole's decision single handily cost numerous lives. All over a dog she had just met. She decided to take one of their only transports and go out without a weapon and without telling anyone and she was in a panic the entire time.......over a dog.........that she saw was left alone by the zombies.
Wildest part of the movie to me, is the Delta Force (i think that's what I heard the soldiers in the whitehouse segment were) just opening fire on the ENITRE PRESS CORPS for one person, clearly not infected, coming up to ask questions.
