Dawn of the Dead - Cast Reunion Q&A - Flashback Weekend - 08/10/13

Dawn of the Dead - Cast Reunion Q&A - Flashback Weekend - 08/10/13
Chicago, Illinois
Ken Foree
David Emge
Scott H. Reiniger
Gaylen Ross

[@kainnosgoth7336]

These four people starred in the greatest sequel to any horror movie of any time, PERIOD.

[@kawythowy867]

Aliens was a VERY close second.

[@dean4125]

not only that but the greatest zombie movie of all time!!! actually this is my favorite movie. seen it more times than I can count. Ive memorized most of the lines from the movie lol.

[@kainnosgoth7336]

@@dean4125 You too? Awesome. my friend! Beside, the Dawn always comes before the DAY, right? ;-)

[@peterlenham6904]

There really is something special about Dawn. Classic.

[@neogeo1670]

@@peterlenham6904 night of the living dead is scarier

[@t3chnod3lic]

R.I.P David Emge (1946 - 2024) Thanks so much!

[@earlmartin1030]

The original Dawn of the Dead will always be one of my favorites.

[@guyfromthe80s92]

The new ones are bad.

[@en6278]

Its sad to say many younger folk saw the remake first & thats their fave version. the hollywood big budget version. cause when they then see the original its not as polished or slick. which is what theyre used to seeing. A lot depends on what versions of films or songs you see/hear first.

[@MickyB76]

I couldn't agree more mate..the original Dawn of the Dead is my all time favourite zombie film hands down.I grew up watching George A Romero films who i believe created the zombie film genre with Dawn been the best and with one of the best lines ever spoken 'when there's no more room in hell..the dead will walk the earth'

[@nuardanuarda9030]

Gallen Ross is still a beautiful lady!

[@Garsons-oq4lh]

RIP David Emge😢 Coincidentally, David died at the same age (77) as George A. Romero.

[@Emperor-Wild-Man]

The host was right when he said that "Dawn of the Dead" is the "template" for all future Zombie movies. It will always be a cult classic in my book.

[@njc84]

Lol spooky. I was reading this comment just as that part of the video played.

[@vidajacobson]

Best zombie movie, hands down and heads off!! I've seen it over 115 times... Is that a little OVERKILL?

[@justsomeguy-yd3yw]

Best serious zombie movie. I'd say shaun of the dead, and zombie land were better movies, just not in the same click of the genre

[@vidajacobson]

Definately some other movies you can really sink your teeth into

[@justsomeguy-yd3yw]

vida jacobson Do you ever watch some of the indie zombie movies here on youtube? its pretty good

[@spikeitfool1]

Not if it speaks to you in some way.

[@irvingfreely1822]

Nah man, it's a great movie

[@MrLadiesman216]

Ken and Scott are both 67,gaylen is 65 & David is 69. We all get old,great to see them all together again.

[@TEDdotcom]

Best zombie movie cast ever!

[@emeraldgreenbluberrykoolai8931]

Of all time.

[@SoaringTrumpet]

This is the first I've seen of Gaylen since the 70's, she's awesome and lovely!

[@Whaaat2008]

R.I.P. David Emge. We love you brother! Go hang out with George.

[@TS50ER]

The music throughout the film is brilliant as well.

[@screamengine]

The real Morpheus! Ken could have so easily pulled that off, voice and everything.

[@Mnjake96]

screamengine do u think that's air ur breathing?....hmmm

[@jbjacobs9514]

Ken Foree and Tony Todd probably have two of the most gifted and hauntingly beautiful voices ever!

[@Phillyfishbull]

Best zombie movie ever HANDS DOWN EPIC!!!!

[@louisefontaine6856]

NOTLD in early seventies scared the crap out of me so no way would I miss the premier in ‘78 for Dawn of the Dead sequel. It did not disappoint... to this day it’s still my favorite. Kudos George, RIP.

[@wheelinthesky300]

Ken Foree looks great.

[@Maniac1607]

R.I.P., Emge.

[@dino3ddd]

David, may you rest in peace. "where you headed...straight up"!

[@ricarleite]

Gaylen Ross looks GREAT!

[@kainnosgoth7336]

Hey man if I was a self-repsecting zombie I'd want to eat HER first... :-)

[@emeraldgreenbluberrykoolai8931]

I'd prefer flyboy. I think his brains will make me have genius IQ and memory as a zombie.

[@madkappa1]

I loved this movie since I was a kid and I'm know 41 and still get nightmares about it lol

[@erotiamedia]

Thank you so much for this. Dawn of the Dead is one of my favorite movies. Everything about it was perfect -- especially the acting -- and it was fantastic to see the cast together again.

[@middlefinger1715]

my fav movie of all time!

[@Rob-dp3vr]

me too.

[@middlefinger1715]

Robert G. it's the best ever! :D

[@atheist4life305]

James Mcdermott same here

[@Rob-dp3vr]

God bless you.

[@РинатВалиуллин-ч6э]

Middle Finger они живы,как будто это не старая команда

[@fawkkyutuu8851]

Dawn Of The Dead is THE greatest zombie movie ever made to this day. New movies and shows aren't even close! no matter how popular.

[@FiveSigma72]

I guess this is living proof that black guys age better. Ken looks 40-ish, but the other fellas....not so much.

[@goodheavens5440]

maybe. or maybe it could be the 15-20 year age difference between them

[@Carlito1988]

Black don't crack...

[@RonInbar]

It's not because he's black; it's because he was born on February 29, so he only has a birthday every four years.

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

+Polecat Slam Black don't crack my nigaaaaaaaa!

[@Rob-dp3vr]

He's a lot younger than the other 3, genius.

[@stupidcorner8348]

Ken Foree hasn't even aged...lol

[@angiesimpson2218]

stupid corner he just got chubby and lost hsir

[@marescressi1009]

Very nice to see this people again, they all look good, Ken is the youngest looking of all. This is one of my favorite zombie movies of all time and certainly it goes beyond cult classic status, is a lot more than that, this is a great one.

[@rahsaanbrown7190]

I've gotten worn out with the zombie trend. If it ain't from Romero, Fulchi, Jackson, or O'Bannon, I'm not interested..

[@rahsaanbrown7190]

Fulci.

[@kev3d]

+Rahsaan Brown Yeah, it's getting quite old. I keep wondering why in the hell the Walking Dead folks don't simply go somewhere that freezes during the winter. With all the wandering around and sulking, you'd think they could make their way north a few hundred miles. But of course, they want to drag it all out as much as possible.

[@jameshughes5359]

Very true! The 1970's really broke through the barriers when it came to Zombie films (of course Night of the Living Dead was the first seed in 68') but for me, Dawn of the Dead and Fulci's masterpiece of Zombie Flesh Eaters were just as good as it gets for Zombie fanatics. I thought the remake of Romero's Living Dead in 1990 was a decent effort and in terms of modern times for me my personal choice is The Dead (classic slow moving zombies) from 2010 , if no-one has seen this, its worth a go. But they just don't make them anymore like Romero and Fulci did . These zombie classics will forever have a cult following.

[@eriklatta3937]

James Hughes I know what you mean zombie movies and films don’t hold up compared to George a Romero or lucio fulci zombie movies my favorite out of the dead saga is dawn of the dead then day of the dead the night of the living dead then land of the dead in that order

[@RobertoBenetti]

Ken Foree didn't age a single day! Whatdaf...?

[@jamesbrice7951]

I made the mistake of seeing this at the theater while stoned, and for a few weeks I was totally screwed up in the head. but I now love it and have probably seen it forty times.

[@AnonURnot]

James Brice lmaoo I'm gonna watch this movie stoned now thanks for the idea man

[@ricksanchez6370]

I love watching this movie stoned. The Goblin music is amazing.

[@emeraldgreenbluberrykoolai8931]

I always wonder if they lived. Peter and flygirl. The helicopter had low fuel when they took off at the end so you know they had to refuel eventually. Don't know if they made far but I always wonder if they lived or not.

[@solcutta3661]

I'd have to agree the Stephen zombie is phenomenal.. In looks and movement.. Masterful performance. The character was great.. All the characters were amazing. Such a classic. A true romp

[@TubeGunner]

Great flick. It's nice to see all four together after all these years.

[@entityedgenetwork2252]

All-time favorite un dead film - period!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

Bet zombie movie ever. Period. These goofs can take credit or not.

[@AndrewCarlisle]

Quite a few comments about age on here, mostly about Scott & David. Some people age as they get older and some don't as Ken and Gaylen prove. Some people age prematurely as well. It's just life. I am just glad the four main cast members are still alive and well.

[@bodczar]

one of my favorite films off all time! love you guys!

[@Alaninbroomfield]

What I loved about this film was the feeling it gave, of civilization collapsing all around.

[@zackfair5408]

Roger!: Didn't we, didn't we?...

[@MsRoseyrose]

" Wow! Ken Foree just looks like 40s

[@Markis5150]

I was 14 when the VCR boom happened and my circle of friends always talked about horror films. I kept hearing 3 of my friends mention Dawn of the dead. The cover of the box never really convinced me this was a good film so I passed on it multiple times. Till we had a sleep over and I got to see it. At first I thought the film was more humor than anything,the fat guy who falls into the fountain,the army solider zombie in the apartment complex,the weird nun in the mall,the freaky looking nurse,it all looked too goofy. But then you started to see how once you underestimated those things...thats how they would get you,their large numbers. And once they had you they'd tear you apart. It went from a humorous film to a oooooooh fuck what the hell was I thinking film...." Those things are slow,goofy,but once they got you it was savage. And to this day thats whats creepy about this movie,the things are dumb as hell but once they get you its not funny anymore. The characters,the mall, the memorable zombies, and the biker gang who also underestimated the zombies meet such a gory fate,its allot of film to watch again and again. Allot of great moments. I'm glad I got to see this when I was 14 and the vcr boom was going on, you would always hear from people who had vcrs about all the hidden gems that were out there, Dawn of the dead came out of nowhere and left a very creepy feeling when you got to the end of that film. . that movie left a long lasting impression on me. I still think about that film when I'm in a mall sometimes. its special to see them talking about this film here,and a relief to know theyre alive and doing conventions for the fans. I wish George Romero were still with us though. RIP.

[@ecwmang]

Gaylen Ross looks downright hot. I think she's gotten hotter with age

[@GS300pusha]

She does! My goodness!!!

[@jordanzlotolow8254]

In the extra long version Peter straps on guns in the mirror and checks himself out. I love the weapon up scene too of course good to know it's both our favorites.

[@ShirshPrasidhPictures]

Thanks for uploading. Dawn of the dead classic zombie movie in history of cinema. Love from India.

[@anthegone2657]

I'm a fan. I really enjoyed this reunion. Great questions and answers and this was fun.

[@derekhallows9479]

Nice seeing these people years on.

[@dawnofthedunk]

Awesome video, meeting Ken and Scott (twice) at the UK weekend of the dead was a lifetime dream! Fat city brother!

[@BoomstickAsh]

Wow I would have been geeking out hard at this Q&A; LOVE Dawn of the Dead. Glad to see the cast are still friends and doing conventions to this day.

[@JeffDahmer213]

My favorite is Scott H. Reiniger.

[@JazzFan76]

Mine too

[@80s-Retro-Alien]

Mine too. When he was young he was so handsome. 😍❤️

[@v1per187]

Thanks for the upload! :) So good to see how the cast looks today!

[@NEVERLEAVEORFORSAKE]

Very Cool. Thanks for posting it.

[@insanelook]

I remember seeing "Dawn" the first time on vhs in 84-85 and holy crap what an experience on the little screen, epic. I knew then it was the best Zombie movie I've ever seen.

[@Robhamilton197357]

I had a friend hire it for me on VHS because I was under-age back in about 1988. I put it on after my parents went to bed and it scared the crap out of me. Been addicted to zombie movies ever since!

[@entityedgenetwork2252]

Ken still buff!!

[@1974dormouse]

Fly Boy is looking old! Dang

[@markusniepmann4804]

R.I.P. David Flyboy Emge 😢😢😢😢 Dawn of the Dead rulez forever 💯👀🔨🔨🔨 🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨👍

[@fusiontoa18]

is that morpheus...

[@trod146]

fusiontoa18 lol no

[@tjpyramid4163]

Fantastic stuff!

[@davidstewart4310]

Best zombie movie ever! RIP George.

[@anthegone2657]

Still one of my favorite zombie films and it was cool seeing the cast again

[@ihateapplebeeswa]

Very cool thanks for sharing

[@nostalgicmalcontent]

Reiniger bumps, I got a kick out of that, lol.

[@mattmc8391]

Ken looks like he just stepped out of 1978 , hasn't aged a bit

[@mitrooper]

Flyboy hasn't aged very well... And is that Ken Foree's younger brother ;)

[@LateNightHalo]

Flyboy is half zombie already lol 😂 I love all of these guys so much.

[@2bonthewater]

35 years later and it is still AWESOME

[@gbrown932]

45 now. I was one year old when this came out.

[@dchubad]

this was great to watch, i cant believe how much they have aged though but in a good way :) my only regret is that they didnt do another zombie movie together because i thought they were great actors and actresses. thanks for posting

[@killershrew1]

This was such an incredible weekend... so glad I was able to make it to this!

[@metalgrinch]

Ken Foree stopped aging at 40 while everyone else just kept going. Gaylen still beautiful tho. 😊

[@johnnyadams9519]

Amazing movie and great to see cast again nice share

[@tjs597]

been 35 years since this great movie came out and it seems like yesterday that I saw it, wish I could go back to see it at the drive in again.

[@markusniepmann4804]

Dawn of The Dead 🤘👍 best Film ever ♥️ rulez 🔨🔨🔨

[@doubledown1138]

Awesome. Thanks of uploading. Still the very best zombie film of all time.

[@markusniepmann7189]

Dawn of the dead 1978 best movie in the world danke george a romero r.i.p. my man

[@miamigroove]

all hail the Prince of Ghor

[@AndrewCarlisle]

Yep, Scott Reiniger. He passed the title to his younger brother Harlan though as Scott wasn't too interested in the title. He said that Harlan was the history buff in the family.

[@zyx7478]

David Emge and Bill Hinzman definitely had the zombie walk down perfectly

[@truthseeker508]

the pretty hot blonde is her...wtf I's had never guessed...

[@markusniepmann7189]

Best cast for dawn of the dead danke

[@marcw6875]

Great reunion. I was hoping someone would ask them what they imagined happened to Peter and Fran after they flew away at the end.

[@JD.78]

DOTD is the greatest Zombie Apocalypse story ever told, and these four people brought it to life.

[@jmromero6381]

I slid down an escalator at a mall but crashed into a sand-filled ashtray at the bottom that I didn't see. Made one hell of a racket. I was sore for days.

[@Iconhulk]

My favorite zombie flick, only thing I wish they would of did was had Roger survive til they go to guns in the mall.. But, I will say easily best zombie film..

[@ExBruinsFan]

Yeah. Watching Roger die was rough. Poor impulsive, foolish Roger.

[@danielgrimes8312]

Yeah mean every scene with Roger fight a Zombie it Just get Out Of my Nerves...why roge! why?

[@richardferrara3000]

I watch this movie at least every two-three years since it's been available for home viewing. I've owned it on VHS, DVD and now have a beautiful MKV file on flash-drive! This will always be my favorite movie of all time. Yup, I'm a fan-boy nerd and proud of it man!!

[@jackchesnut1956]

I saw this movie for the first time when I was 12... I've watched it at least 200 times since and it never gets old.. Best movie ever.

[@heavymeddle28]

Ken looks like he's 47. Not 67

[@powerslave6944]

Boy both Flyboy and Roger looks so old or aged here, while Peter and Fran looks bigger and still looks in good shape.

[@JazzFan76]

It happens. Some people age and some don't.

[@bryanmiller469]

Gallen is beautiful and the movie is a zombie classic.

[@Divinezoo]

Yeah they were great. I direct theatre and all of them do a good job. Emgee is reserved because I think he's not sure of himself, a guy full of doubt. Also, he doesn't seem like his character at all. Good actor, eh? Gaylen still seems like she has a more vivid imagination and eloquence. Maybe she partied less? Scott is considerably older. His performance was such a good counterpoint..as usual Romero was nailing the concept to your forehead...but as antic and impulsive as Emgee was reserved and calculating. David was an awesome Zombie. The performance had a terrific peak for all actors. Wonderful. Worth more than a great actor in some ways.

[@oranbhoy67]

black dont crack

[@schwarzebaron77]

He played Keen's father on the Keen and Kel Show

[@franzjoseph150]

i can barely understand what they are saying part of the time

[@tiediegymnasts920]

David emgee as a zombie scared the crap out of me as a kid.

[@HSCollectibles]

Met all four of these folks plus Romero and savini in Indianapolis. All were awesome people and great to talk to

[@christhomas5761]

Ken looks 40 years old.

[@YouQube05117]

wow, they have changed a lot from those days. but they are still my no.1 casts of zombie movies. thanks for uploading^^

[@rigomortisfxstudios]

i would like them to make dawn of the dead 1978 and 2004 radio versions just like they did with starwars radio drama from bbc

[@larrybiglarry]

Gaylen says they filmed the alternate ending with her head getting chopped off by the helicopter rotor, does anyone know if the footage exists? I wish someone had asked them what they thought happened to Francine and Peter after they fly off together.

[@Supertron1]

George Romero also said in "Document of the Dead" that they filmed both endings, but as far as i know, there isn't any footage of it in existence (or at least not available to the public). I did see a picture of the fake head online a long time ago, but that's about it...

[@Preeve]

+Supertron5000 The fake head was used for the opening headshot instead.

[@Supertron1]

Reeve Isaacs Yep, it was altered to resemble a black guy with a beard.

[@itsconnorstime]

I asked Tom Savini in July and he said the body falling to the floor without a head was filmed but nothing else.

[@StealthyXxX]

Dawn of the morpheus

[@waynezimmerman1950]

I always liked that when Dawn of The Dead premiered; I got to see it at a Mall Theater at midnight. Now that was an interesting experience. :)

[@cataldo215]

I would love to meet you are great actors I'm lover of horror movies yesterday I Saw your zombie box of Romero 1978 in the Mall. Seeing you now I'm really moved

[@TheJenyc2008]

Flyboy did the most awkward swinging of the mallet of all time! LMAO

[@kingjoe1787]

This movie is famous in Japan I want to watch four people before I die The United States is more enviable