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Day of the Dead was once considered the weak final entry into Romero's 'Dead Trilogy' (prior to Land emerging to a mixed reception in 2005), lacking enough zombie action and featuring some suspect performances. Thankfully it's since been re-appraised somewhat and, in light of the many pale imitations that followed, held up as a landmark in the zombie sub-genre. It was also an early look at the possibility of an intelligent zombie, or rather one with some glimmer of intelligence left... Bub is a minor horror icon in my books.
To celebrate 25 years since its original release Arrow Video have put together a hugely comprehensive Blu-ray package featuring a restored version of the film with a newly polished hi-def soundtrack. There are two new documentaries, a 24-page comic and alternate cover art all specifically commissioned for this release, as well as an exhaustive array of other special features (listed below).
With the previous UK releases shoddy at best, it's great to see previously mistreated titles like this finally get a deservedly epic release.
The two-disc 25th Anniversary Edition Day Of The Dead will be released on Blu-ray by Arrow Video on 29th March 2010. [UPDATE: now 5th April]
You can pre-order here.
To celebrate 25 years since its original release Arrow Video have put together a hugely comprehensive Blu-ray package featuring a restored version of the film with a newly polished hi-def soundtrack. There are two new documentaries, a 24-page comic and alternate cover art all specifically commissioned for this release, as well as an exhaustive array of other special features (listed below).
With the previous UK releases shoddy at best, it's great to see previously mistreated titles like this finally get a deservedly epic release.
The two-disc 25th Anniversary Edition Day Of The Dead will be released on Blu-ray by Arrow Video on 29th March 2010. [UPDATE: now 5th April]
You can pre-order here.
DVD Details
Special Features:
Four sleeve art options; double-sided fold-out poster; ‘For Every Dawn There Is A Day’ collector’s booklet; ‘Day Of The Dead: Desertion’ – an all new exclusive 24-page collector’s comic featuring new Bub storyline; 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio and 1.0 Mono audio options.
Disc One (Blu-ray):
Theatrical feature; audio commentary with special effects team of Greg Nicotero, Howard Berger, Everett Burrell and Mike Deak; Joe Of The Dead – Acting In A Romero Classic; Travelogue Of The Dead.
Disc Two (DVD):
The Many Days Of The Dead; Behind the Zombies footage; Romero Zombography;
Photo Album of the Dead; Souvenirs of the Dead; Night Of The Living Dead trailer; Dawn Of The Dead trailer; TV Ads of the Dead; The Audio Recollections of Richard Liberty; Wampum Mine promo.
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I was traumatized when I saw this as a kid. My friend rented it. The first real gory zombie movie we watched. Had to walk home at night after watching it and I didn't think I was gonna make it alive. He only lived four houses down. Awesome