Any ZOMBIE fans out there?

Wiitabax

Love zombie movies. Once side question, can you really consider 28 Days Later and the equally good 28 Weeks Later zombie movies? They were infected with the Rage virus, but were they dead? Just a thought.

I can sit through a terrible movie as well as a good one.

Night of the Living Dead - punk zombies with an awesome soundtrack...whats not to love?
Planet Terror
28 Days Later & 28 Weeks Later
Land of the Dead
Evil Dead & Evil Dead 2
Dawn of the Dead
Porn of the Dead - yes...that is exactly what the title says (maybe not a favorite but i HAD to include it on the list)
Shaun of the Dead
Resident Evil: Apocalypse

and of course the movie the solidified Jenna Jameson's career as a serious thespian...

Zombie Strippers!

Good point on the 28 Days and Weeks... They weren't "dead" but were what I would consider a zombie. The official definition of a zombie includes people who are under the magical control of someone else, such as voodoo magic. But they go on to say that modern movies have expanded the definition to include the reanimated dead and people infected with a pandemic illness. that caovers 28 Days and Weeks.


So...Jenna wasn't in Porn of the Dead but held out for something respectful, like Zombie Strippers? Nice choises, Jenna! LOL! :laugh:

:laugh: ah the debate about 28 Days Later lol - a very clever movie... are they or are they not zombies?

Well, they infect by biting/transferring body fluids - same as zombies.
BUT... they're starving to death but don't crave or consume flesh - they're simply motivated by rage - not like zombies.

BUT... there's loads of 'em running around attacking the non-infected... so I say - just PRETEND their the undead and then you'll more or less have a zombie movie!!!

:laugh:

Weird eh? The 'Veggie Substitute' of the Zombie Genre!

:laugh:

Wiitabax

Ahhh! I forgot one... Peter Jackson's Braindead (Dead Alive in the US). One of the flippin best, gorriest cult films I have ever seen. I love this movie. Nothing beats the line "Your mother ate my dog!"
And why shoot a zombie when you have a lawn mower and guitar strap?

Beautiful!


yes...i have issues. :bigsmile:

Absolutely brilliant movie - and of course, you get the MADDEST scene with the zombie baby that's like something out of a Tom & Jerry cartoon!!!

:laugh:

Wiitabax

There are some great 'foreign' zombie mivies out there too - "La Horde" is an action packed French movie that's also got a great "I don't give a *kitten*" 'old guy' character in there - well worth a look.

And "Rec." films - a great Spanish movie that's got a combination of zombie/possession themes - first one is pure zombie action I reckon.

FunkBunny

Ahhh! I forgot one... Peter Jackson's Braindead (Dead Alive in the US). One of the flippin best, gorriest cult films I have ever seen. I love this movie. Nothing beats the line "Your mother ate my dog!"
And why shoot a zombie when you have a lawn mower and guitar strap?

Beautiful!


yes...i have issues. :bigsmile:

Absolutely brilliant movie - and of course, you get the MADDEST scene with the zombie baby that's like something out of a Tom & Jerry cartoon!!!

:laugh:

Then there's the classic line "I kick *kitten* for the lord!" LOVELY!

You mean the part where he's at the park with the zombie baby in the stroller punching it and throwing it around? Hahaha Sick fun!

FunkBunny

There are some great 'foreign' zombie mivies out there too - "La Horde" is an action packed French movie that's also got a great "I don't give a *kitten*" 'old guy' character in there - well worth a look.

And "Rec." films - a great Spanish movie that's got a combination of zombie/possession themes - first one is pure zombie action I reckon.

Rec was remade into Quatantine here in the US. I started Rec, but my DVD was messed up and didn't finish, but it was almost scene for scene like Quarantine. That one was a case of Rabies gone mad, so like Rage in the 28 movies and a smaller case of isolation, because the peeps inside the building can't get out and basically infect each other all on film documentary style. Bummer for them, eh?

I keep seeing people mention Fido. i have bnever heard of or seen this. Is it quality or campy? i'm more of a quality watcher myself, campy is alright if it's pulled off well, Like Zombieland and Shaun...But crappy camp isn't my thing. Unless I'm drinking. :drinker:

Wiitabax

There are some great 'foreign' zombie mivies out there too - "La Horde" is an action packed French movie that's also got a great "I don't give a *kitten*" 'old guy' character in there - well worth a look.

And "Rec." films - a great Spanish movie that's got a combination of zombie/possession themes - first one is pure zombie action I reckon.

Rec was remade into Quatantine here in the US. I started Rec, but my DVD was messed up and didn't finish, but it was almost scene for scene like Quarantine. That one was a case of Rabies gone mad, so like Rage in the 28 movies and a smaller case of isolation, because the peeps inside the building can't get out and basically infect each other all on film documentary style. Bummer for them, eh?

I keep seeing people mention Fido. i have bnever heard of or seen this. Is it quality or campy? i'm more of a quality watcher myself, campy is alright if it's pulled off well, Like Zombieland and Shaun...But crappy camp isn't my thing. Unless I'm drinking. :drinker:

Agreed re: Rec. - "Quarantine" was pretty much a direct remake... not bad, but nothing new - they could've at least revised it, like in the U.S. revisions of 'The Ring' and its sequel.

Fido... hmm... it's kind of '50s 'Mom & Pop' style... as a U.K. chap, it's prob. difficult for me to get 'my idea' of what that is... but to me it's where Pop comes home with pipe clenched in teeth, hat and briefcase in tow - Mom there making cherry pie and wearing her apron - not a hair out of place (on her head that is - I'm not saying she's got a well groomed hairy apron lol)... the kind of image that was done in movies like "Edward Scissorhands" and "The Cat In The Hat".

I think that once you get into that groove, it works fine - and it's just accepted that Zombies are just a part of everyday stuff... so to me, I don't think it's camp really - although camp DOES work for me lol (come on... we Brits invented it lol, look at the 'Carry On' series! :laugh:)

As to my previous Lassie reference... this to me is a tale of a Boy and his pet Zombie... and it's got touches of "Go get help, Boy" but with the occasional consuming of human flesh.

Now I'm not a big fan of Mr. Connolly, but this is a very good movie... I just chanced upon it, but very glad I did... I reckon that it's a definite "make your own mind up" movie though as to whether or not you like.

Suedre

I can't hardly beleive I didn't add Undead to my favorite list. How can zomibe fish be wrong???

FunkBunny

There are some great 'foreign' zombie mivies out there too - "La Horde" is an action packed French movie that's also got a great "I don't give a *kitten*" 'old guy' character in there - well worth a look.

And "Rec." films - a great Spanish movie that's got a combination of zombie/possession themes - first one is pure zombie action I reckon.

Rec was remade into Quatantine here in the US. I started Rec, but my DVD was messed up and didn't finish, but it was almost scene for scene like Quarantine. That one was a case of Rabies gone mad, so like Rage in the 28 movies and a smaller case of isolation, because the peeps inside the building can't get out and basically infect each other all on film documentary style. Bummer for them, eh?

I keep seeing people mention Fido. i have bnever heard of or seen this. Is it quality or campy? i'm more of a quality watcher myself, campy is alright if it's pulled off well, Like Zombieland and Shaun...But crappy camp isn't my thing. Unless I'm drinking. :drinker:

Agreed re: Rec. - "Quarantine" was pretty much a direct remake... not bad, but nothing new - they could've at least revised it, like in the U.S. revisions of 'The Ring' and its sequel.

Fido... hmm... it's kind of '50s 'Mom & Pop' style... as a U.K. chap, it's prob. difficult for me to get 'my idea' of what that is... but to me it's where Pop comes home with pipe clenched in teeth, hat and briefcase in tow - Mom there making cherry pie and wearing her apron - not a hair out of place (on her head that is - I'm not saying she's got a well groomed hairy apron lol)... the kind of image that was done in movies like "Edward Scissorhands" and "The Cat In The Hat".

I think that once you get into that groove, it works fine - and it's just accepted that Zombies are just a part of everyday stuff... so to me, I don't think it's camp really - although camp DOES work for me lol (come on... we Brits invented it lol, look at the 'Carry On' series! :laugh:)

As to my previous Lassie reference... this to me is a tale of a Boy and his pet Zombie... and it's got touches of "Go get help, Boy" but with the occasional consuming of human flesh.

Now I'm not a big fan of Mr. Connolly, but this is a very good movie... I just chanced upon it, but very glad I did... I reckon that it's a definite "make your own mind up" movie though as to whether or not you like.

Going on my NetFlix list... For sure!

Wiitabax

I can't hardly beleive I didn't add Undead to my favorite list. How can zomibe fish be wrong???

Ah yes... with touches of Bruce Lee stunts and a dash of 'The A Team' with its improvised weapons! :laugh:

MandyGirly

I always loved Dawn of the Dead (the original AND the remake!). Of course, Planet Terror. And, it was a terrible movie, but Chopper Chicks In Zombie Town was mildly entertaining...

Wiitabax

Not seen "Chopper Chicks" but I do like Planet Terror!

Hey, I saw to zombies the other day attacking a clown... as they gnashed and tore away hungrily at his painted face, one said to the other: "Hey, does this taste funny to you?" :laugh:

dmmihelcic

I always loved Dawn of the Dead (the original AND the remake!). Of course, Planet Terror. And, it was a terrible movie, but Chopper Chicks In Zombie Town was mildly entertaining...

I think I vaguely recall that one. I think Don Calfa starred in it. As true Zombie movie connoisseur will recall he played Ernie the undertaker in the most excellent Return of The Living Dead.

OK, completely off topic, anyone ever see Hell Comes to Frog Town?

FunkBunny

I always loved Dawn of the Dead (the original AND the remake!). Of course, Planet Terror. And, it was a terrible movie, but Chopper Chicks In Zombie Town was mildly entertaining...

I think I vaguely recall that one. I think Don Calfa starred in it. As true Zombie movie connoisseur will recall he played Ernie the undertaker in the most excellent Return of The Living Dead.

OK, completely off topic, anyone ever see Hell Comes to Frog Town?

Never have heard of that...Any good or are you finding out if it's worthwhile?

Steph_Anie

I just watched the 2nd in the series...... i'm a complete dork and watched with my covers pulled all the way up to my nose--it stresses me out to watch shows/movies like that, but I just can't not watch them lol!

Voncreepy2

My husband and I are hooked!!!!!

LilynEdensmom

I just watched the 2nd in the series...... i'm a complete dork and watched with my covers pulled all the way up to my nose--it stresses me out to watch shows/movies like that, but I just can't not watch them lol!

:P Last night when they were trying to escape and walking through the zombies I was literally clutching my pillow willing them to make it before the rain started...I"m entered in the zombie stagger on role contest too lol My husband calls me a dork :P

moespaws16

Im a huge zombie fan as well. im from MN and there is the Minneapolis Zombie Pub crawl here in oct every year. so fun!!! thousands of people show up and everyone is in zombie garb roaming the streets.

my favorite zombie movies:
Shaun of the dead.
(original) n of the living dead.
return of the living dead 3.
pet semetary
28 days later

good zombie books:
The New Dead
Zombie CSU
World War Z
Infected and the sequel Contagious (alien/zombie/infection).
Zombie Haiku.

i also heard that Patient Zero is good too

roylawrence87

I love Zombie flix!
Fido is definately great!
Shawn of the Dead is one of my faves and naturally when Zombieland came out, it became one too! I don't think you can make a bad zombie flick imo.

Wiitabax

Howdy folks - I've not deserted this thread lol, just not reading any comments until I've watched the 2nd episode of "The Walking Dead" later today lol, I don't want to spoil it you see! :laugh:


I'll be back later, providing I don't get back... and even then, I'll still be back, but reckon y'all won't want me near!


:laugh:

NYIceQueen

My list includes most everyone's picks...Thought Shaun of the Dead was a good mix of comedy and zombies...LOVED Zombieland and it's "rules".

As for the "Walking Dead" I'm upset I've missed the first 2 episodes...anyone know where I can catch up online, or is this something that you get up to speed pretty quickly?

LadyPersia

Major zombie fan. The Walking dead is very good.

LadyPersia

You can watch" The walking Dead" on AMC online for at least the first show. Zombie Land does rule!!

toots99

My list includes most everyone's picks...Thought Shaun of the Dead was a good mix of comedy and zombies...LOVED Zombieland and it's "rules".

As for the "Walking Dead" I'm upset I've missed the first 2 episodes...anyone know where I can catch up online, or is this something that you get up to speed pretty quickly?

You can watch them during the week when they rerun them.

Wiitabax

I'm back!!! :laugh:

Just watched the second episode of The Walking Dead... WOW! They managed to cram LOADS in there... loved it!!! So much going on, great effects and the story's excellent!!!

Can't wait for next week's!!!

fitnesspirateninja

I love playing Plants vs. Zombies. Anyone else play? I've got the app on my iPod. So fun! I was a "Roadcone Zombie" for Halloween last year.

AnaNotBanana

I'm a HUGE zombie fan!! I consider the end all be all of zombie ANYTHING is George A. Romero. I might pee a little if I ever got to meet him in person.

Right now I'm devouring (pun intended) any zombie literature that I can get my hands on. I've come across some real crap but found some really brilliant stuff. My favorite so far is "Day by Day Armageddon" and the sequel "Day by Day Armageddon: Beyond Exile" by J.L. Bourne. If you appreciate Romero zombie type stories you'll love these book. "The New Dead: A Zombie Anthology" is a good collection of stories and so is "The Living Dead" and "The Living Dead 2".

People told me that the Brian Keene zombie trilogy was brilliant but 6 pages into the first book the zombies are driving cars and talking and pulling pranks on each other. To me that's not a real zombie story so I didn't read beyond that.

If you like post-apocolyptic stories pick up "One Second Later" by William R. Forstchen...very scary and realistic.

GunNut37086

I LOVE this series so far. The make-up and effects are brilliant! All the zombie and zombiesque movies y'all named are awesome.

Some things that stood out to me about the series up to now...
1) why didn't the deputy drive the tank out of harm's way? Are we to assume every abandoned vehicle is out of gas?
2) the guy handcuffed on the roof WILL surely be back as a zombie to kill somebody (maybe the guy that dropped the key?).
3) brilliant use of my favorite moment in ALL scary movies...when the deputy and the oriental kid are climbing the ladder and the zombies almost get them by the legs. I actually jerked both feet up onto the couch. My son laughed at me for that one.

Wiitabax

3) brilliant use of my favorite moment in ALL scary movies...when the deputy and the oriental kid are climbing the ladder and the zombies almost get them by the legs. I actually jerked both feet up onto the couch. My son laughed at me for that one.
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:laugh: nice to see that it's not just me that does that! I was squuirming! :laugh:

binary_jester

Hollyhocks89

*waves hands furiously* me me me me lol
I love zombie films! i managed to get my OH into resident evils! I love dawn of the dead although to my shame i havn't actually watched the original!!
And i know its not strictly Zombies but i love silent hill! the games are amazing and i loved the film but i think they have taken too long in releasing a second one i want more!!!!!!!!!!!