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Dawn of the Dead (1979)

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Review

So…what is there left to say about a film that might actually be the best horror film ever made in America? The zombie classic that has not only just spawned a big-budget remake, but has influenced the undead subgenre from early-80’s Italian gorefests through to 28 Days Later, Dawn of the Dead has—more than a quarter-century after its release—aged remarkably well (only the generic blue-paint facial make-up on the background zombies seems to date Tom Savini’s occasionally primitive effects work). Just as suspenseful, witty, subversive, and—most importantly—shocking when seen today, writer/director George Romero’s masterpiece also feels remarkably contemporary in its formal attributes too: whereas many 1970’s horror films can often seem slow by comparison with today’s genre endeavors, Romero’s strength has always been his editing, and Dawn (even at its generous two hours-plus length) moves like wildfire—the montage sequences that form the opening quarter of the film have rarely been equaled in terms of sheer visceral impact. Dawn is, of course, the middle film in Romero’s “Living Dead” trilogy, following 1968’s Night of the Living Dead, and preceding 1985’s Day of the Dead (the films share only the theme of zombie apocalypse, not any characters or storylines, and each film can be viewed individually). Society has already begun to collapse as Dawn opens, and Romero’s riveting film follows four survivors—two SWAT cops, a TV news helicopter pilot, and his technician girlfriend—as they escape to the safety of an abandoned shopping mall, wherein they barricade themselves from the flesh-eating hordes and savor their consumerist cocoon—for the time being. Is Dawn fundamentally a satire on American consumer culture, with the zombies outside representing the media-brainwashed masses who live only to shop ‘til they drop? The socio-cultural critique provides Dawn with an added level of subtext, but as Romero himself always claimed, just because he’s showing someone getting disemboweled, doesn’t mean he has to get heavy with a message; no matter how one approaches the film, it remains one of the genre’s greatest works. If you’re reading this review, you probably already own Dawn of the Dead in some form or another, but it’s worth mentioning that this is the first time that the original theatrical release cut of the film has been available on DVD, and it looks better than any previous release—and it also includes a new commentary track with Romero and Savini. Essential.

-- Travis Crawford

Product Format Information

DVD Widescreen: $44.99 (4-disc Ultimate Edition)

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Running Time: 384 minutes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 013131216790

Studio : Anchor Bay

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , English Dolby Digital 2.0 , English Dolby Digital Mono
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen
Features:
4 disc set includes the U.S. Theatrical Version, the Extended Edition, and the European Version
Audio commentary: U.S. Theatrical Version - Writer-Director George A. Romero, Special Makeup Effects Artist Tom Savini, and Assistant Director Chris Romero. Moderated by Perry Martin; Extended Version - Producer Richard P. Rubinstein. Moderated by Perry Martin; European Version - Actors David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger and Gaylen Ross
Documentaries: The Dead Will Walk - An all-new 75-minute documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew members Claudio Argento, Dario Argento, Pat Buba, Tony Buba, Zilla Clinton, David Crawford, David Early, David Emge, Ken Foree, Michael Gornick, John Harrison, Clayton Hill, Sharon Ceccatti-Hill, Jim Krut, Leonard Lies, Scott H. Reiniger, Chris Romero, George A. Romero, Gaylen Ross, Tom Savini and Claudio Simonetti; Roy Frumke's Document of the Dead - the original feature documentary filmed during the making of Dawn of the Dead; On-set home movies with audio commentary by zombie extra Robert Langer; Monroeville Mall tour with actor Ken Foree
Comic Book Preview; George A. Romero Bio; Poster & Advertising Gallery; TV Spots; Radio Spots; Production Stills; Behind-The-Scenes Photos; Memorabilia Gallery; Monroeville Mall Commercial; U.K. TV Spots; International Poster & Advertising Gallery; International Lobby Card Gallery; International Pressbook Gallery; U.S. & International Home Video & Soundtrack Artwork; Dario Argento Bio

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DVD : $13.49

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Region Code: 1
UPC: 013131216394

Studio : Anchor Bay

Features:
Audio commentary: Writer-Director George A. Romero, Special Makeup Effects Artist Tom Savini, and Assistant Director Chris Romero. Moderated by Perry Martin
Comic Book Preview
George A. Romero Bio
Poster & Advertising Gallery, Theatrical Trailers, TV Spots, Radio Spots
Includes a 4-Page Collector's Booklet