Well, remakes are not exactly the most uncommon thing in the world of horror, however, remakes of remakes, now that's... new? Some of you might remember back in 2008 when Millenium released the Steve Miner directed attempt at Romero's eponymous Day of the Dead (read my review of Romero's classic here). It didn't exactly go over so well. So I guess Millenium wants to take another stab at the film, as they've announced the green light on yet another attempt at remaking the film, this time with House at the End of the Street director Mark Tonderai. To be honest? This news is so subpar, I might just be lulled off to sleep by it. Mark Tonderai has done little to really contribute (or even come close to making his mark) in the world of horror, so to be taking on a film like this is quite the feat. His one film, House at the End of the Street is mediocre at best and I'm saying that while putting general dislike for Jennifer Lawrence aside. So, will Bub rise again? What are your thoughts on this? Mine are very mixed, as Day is literally one of the three or four zombie movies that I actually like.
It's a happy day for Romero fans, Scream Factory has announced the release of Day of the Dead, Romero's 1985 installation in his "Dead" franchise.
In Day: “A small group of scientists and soldiers have taken refuge in an
underground missile silo where they struggle to control the flesh-eating
horror that walks the earth above. But will the final battle for the
future of the human race be fought among the living or have they forever
unleashed the hunger of the dead?”
Featuring revolutionary special effects by horror FX mastermind Tom Savini, the special edition blu-ray is packed full of tasty special features. It's enough to make any zombie fanatic drool:
Day of the Dead Bonus Features:
New High Definition Transfer
New Documentary – World’s End: The Legacy of “Day of the Dead
NEW! UNDERGROUND: A Look into the DAY OF THE DEAD mines
Audio Commentary with writer/director George A. Romero, Special Make-up
Effects artist Tom Savini, Production Designer Cletus Anderson and
actress Lori Cardille
Audio Commentary with filmmaker Roger Avary
Behind-The-Scenes Footage from Special Make-up Effects Creator Tom Savini’s archives
Photo Galleries
Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots
And more…
