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Forum: The 1970's

25th September 2009, 09:39 PM

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DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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Although I've always (narrowly) preferred Zombie...

Although I've always (narrowly) preferred Zombie Flesh Eaters for atmosphere and full blown nastiness I think Dawn Of The Dead stands up superbly today.

For out and out gory fun it just can't be...

Forum: The 1970's

25th September 2009, 04:21 PM

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DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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The term 'Director's Cut' is actually a bit of a...

The term 'Director's Cut' is actually a bit of a misnomer. It's basically the hurriedly prepared workprint that was premiered at Cannes in 1978. Afterwards Romero edited it down (as most directors do...

Forum: The 1970's

25th September 2009, 10:40 AM

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DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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Aside from the music and some incidental shots...

Aside from the music and some incidental shots the main difference between the theatrical print & DC is basically 2 extended scenes. A longer shopping scene inside the mall, and additional footage of...

Forum: The 1970's

24th September 2009, 10:55 AM

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DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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Yes this is the uncut theatrical version. Romero...

Yes this is the uncut theatrical version. Romero considers this to be the definitive cut of the film.

Forum: The 1970's

18th September 2009, 01:36 PM

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DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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The old Apex video was basically unwatchable....

The old Apex video was basically unwatchable. Whole characters just disappeared from the movie without so much as a by your leave. :pound:

The Vipco DVD is surprisingly good. Why 'The Zombie Dead'...

Forum: The 1970's

18th September 2009, 01:10 PM

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DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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Thankfully they didn't take such drastic measures...

Thankfully they didn't take such drastic measures and it ended up running 120 mins. Even if they'd cut it down to 90 mins Ferman would have found something to remove.

The old Nights Of Terror...

Forum: The 1970's

18th September 2009, 10:58 AM

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DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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I used to have the old Varese Sarabande vinyl...

I used to have the old Varese Sarabande vinyl album which was barely 30 mins long and missed off everything but the basics. Later on Goblin released an import CD ("Zombi") on the Cinevox label which...

Forum: The 1970's

17th September 2009, 11:51 PM

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DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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Christmas will be even better. One of the...

Christmas will be even better. One of the classics is on its way. Ho ho ho. :eyebrows:

Forum: The 1970's

17th September 2009, 11:44 PM

Replies: 204

DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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Posted By vincenzo

Yes the EIV video was absolutely worthless. The...

Yes the EIV video was absolutely worthless. The cinema print was just as bad and the cuts were painfully obvious. As with The Evil Dead video basically every gore scene was reduced.

Even the arm...

Forum: The 1970's

17th September 2009, 11:25 PM

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DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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Posted By vincenzo

Basically yes. Every release. :ohwell: 1....

Basically yes. Every release. :ohwell:

1. The old EIV video was the heavily cut theatrical print (the cuts list is immense) which was then shorn of a further 12 secs (additional bloody shootings)...

Forum: The 1970's

17th September 2009, 10:58 PM

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DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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Posted By vincenzo

Billed as 'The Goblins' in the film. I...

Billed as 'The Goblins' in the film.

I always thought a goblin was a gnome with his head between his legs. :biggrin:

Forum: The 1970's

17th September 2009, 10:47 PM

Replies: 204

DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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Posted By vincenzo

I saw Night Of The Living Dead/Shivers around the...

I saw Night Of The Living Dead/Shivers around the same time. Great stuff.

The international cut is actually my least favourite of the versions.

Forum: The 1970's

17th September 2009, 09:41 PM

Replies: 204

DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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Posted By vincenzo

I first saw it on the cinema. Minus around 4 mins...

I first saw it on the cinema. Minus around 4 mins (thank you Mr Ferman) and doubled with The Brood.

The director's cut has its followers and it's very good, but I prefer the theatrical cut. A...

Forum: The 1970's

25th April 2009, 12:23 AM

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DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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Posted By vincenzo

The Arrow DVD of the original Dawn (uncut...

The Arrow DVD of the original Dawn (uncut theatrical print) is a must for any collection and the extras are absolutely superb. :cool:

Forum: The 1970's

24th April 2009, 02:37 PM

Replies: 204

DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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Posted By vincenzo

I enjoyed Burial Ground too and the Vipco DVD is...

I enjoyed Burial Ground too and the Vipco DVD is an excellent (& uncut) print by their standards. I used to have the old Apex video which was cut so heavily that there wasn't much evidence of any...

Forum: The 1970's

24th April 2009, 11:03 AM

Replies: 204

DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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Posted By vincenzo

I much preferred the theatrical version of Dawn...

I much preferred the theatrical version of Dawn to the longer workprint.

Forum: The 1970's

31st July 2008, 04:38 PM

Replies: 204

DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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Posted By vincenzo

This is the uncut version of the theatrical...

This is the uncut version of the theatrical print, restoring all the BBFC cuts. I prefer this to the Directors Cut though there's not much in it really.

The main differences are the missing Goblin...

Forum: The 1970's

27th July 2008, 10:43 PM

Replies: 204

DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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Posted By vincenzo

I prefer the theatrical print so I have the UK...

I prefer the theatrical print so I have the UK Arrow release.

Forum: The 1970's

15th June 2008, 11:47 AM

Replies: 204

DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

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Posted By vincenzo

I didn't dislike the workprint version but I much...

I didn't dislike the workprint version but I much preferred the cinema one. The Goblin score was so impressive (especially in the opening TV station scenes) that it was sorely missed in the longer...

Forum: The 1970's

15th June 2008, 11:21 AM

Replies: 204

DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

Views: 37,663

Posted By vincenzo

I agree, Angel. It's right up there with Zombie...

I agree, Angel. It's right up there with Zombie Flesh Eaters as my all-time fave zombie films too.

I much prefer the theatrical version rather than the longer workprint (aka Director's Cut). Be...

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