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George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead (2007)

George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead (2007)
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Horror icon George A. Romero effectively hits the "reset" button on his hugely influential Dead series with this scaled-back look at the zombie apocalypse as told from the perspective of a student filmmaker who sets out to shoot a low-budget fright film, but instead captures the breakdown of modern society at the decaying hands of flesh-eating ghouls. Jason Creed (Joshua Close) and his crew are shooting a mummy movie in the Pennsylvania woods when media reports begin pouring in about the dead rising from their graves to feast on the flesh of the living. While self-centered star Ridley (Phillip Riccio) beats a hasty retreat to his family's fortified mansion halfway across the state, the remaining cast and crew are forced to fight for their lives despite having no weapons to speak of, and only a wobbly recreational vehicle in which to seek shelter. Immediately recognizing the gravity of the situation and outspokenly skeptical of the media, determined director Creed decides to use his own camera to capture the real story in a documentary entitled "The Death of Death." Now, as the group attempts to fight their way to safety, the skeptics will all watch as their greatest fears become reality, and the realists will attempt to process a nightmare that modern science would pass off as impossible. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Michele MorganJoshua Close, (more)
Director(s):
George A. Romero
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Horror icon George A. Romero effectively hits the "reset" button on his hugely influential Dead series with this scaled-back look at the zombie apocalypse as told from the perspective of a student filmmaker who sets out to shoot a low-budget fright film, but instead captures the breakdown of modern society at the decaying hands of flesh-eating ghouls. Jason Creed (Joshua Close) and his crew are shooting a mummy movie in the Pennsylvania woods when media reports begin pouring in about the dead rising from their graves to feast on the flesh of the living. While self-centered star Ridley (Phillip Riccio) beats a hasty retreat to his family's fortified mansion halfway across the state, the remaining cast and crew are forced to fight for their lives despite having no weapons to speak of, and only a wobbly recreational vehicle in which to seek shelter. Immediately recognizing the gravity of the situation and outspokenly skeptical of the media, determined director Creed decides to use his own camera to capture the real story in a documentary entitled "The Death of Death." Now, as the group attempts to fight their way to safety, the skeptics will all watch as their greatest fears become reality, and the realists will attempt to process a nightmare that modern science would pass off as impossible. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
96 mins

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Director(s):
George A. Romero
Writer(s):
George A. Romero
Producer(s):
Peter GrunwaldSam EnglebardtArtur Spigel
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Gore, Profanity)
Categories:
Horror
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Thomas B.

    I hate it when people give movies these really low ratings because they have some overblown concept of previous films. This movie was smart, witty and accomplishes a nice atmosphere. No great scares, but a nice overall feel.

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    Patrick D.

    If this hadn't been a Romero flick, you'd be more Satisfied with it. With being, you'd expect better. The 'Blair Witch' style filming is sooo over(because it's so annoying). Also, the usual consistant logic in his films is lacking. A good example is all the suburban Zombies in Amish Country. It's been only a few hrs since the Dead began to Rise, even the Bionic Ninja Zombies of the remake of 'Day of the Dead' couldn't have done it.... Also, the Heroic aspect of his characters are missing in this flick. I mean, the main characters are filming each other instead of helping their attacked friends!

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    David F.

    I would recommend for zombie fans, however this movie doesn't compare to any of the previous Romero films. It is average at best.

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