Why Is Romero's "DEAD" Trilogy The Perfect Zombie Saga?

[@alienanxiety]

I love Night 90. Me and my buddy quote it all the time to this day.

[@EddieBloecher]

I actually prefer it to original.

[@alienanxiety]

@ me too. Day of the Dead is my favourite. But Night 90 is second.

[@RonnieThrillsap]

"We can make 5 miles on freakin fumes!"

[@EddieBloecher]

@RonnieThrillsap Great Freakin Line!!!

[@alienanxiety]

@@RonnieThrillsap That's one of the lines we often quote, along with "Maybe you can see though walls, Mr. Ben, I can't!" and "Ya bunch of yo-yos!"

[@brandienunziati9496]

The fact that Romero gave a zombie a pivitol role in the Day storyline, along with such character, was a great addition. Always enjoyed that aspect, then continuing that tradition in Land of the Dead was also pretty cool. I think Day of the Dead is the one out of the series I've watched the most through the years.

[@MisterBrimm]

I wish all we had to deal with was zombies in this absurd, dark era of mankind...

[@negativeindustrial]

Bit melodramatic, aren’t you?

[@blankblank8110]

Turn off the corporate news, cut your cable. You'll feel better when you realize how much you've been lied to. I'm optimistic AF after seeing my fellow Americans finally waking up to reality.

[@blackscreenstories3704]

I see alot of zombies with T's carved in their foreheads and dressed in red white and blue merch.. they travel in hoard like caravans and show up craving brains because their's are long gone.

[@MisterBrimm]

@@negativeindustrial Informed, and not brainwashed by hateful seething dishonest billionaire funded right wing propaganda. Now the rich will own everything left, and the lower classes will suffer harder. Mark my words.

[@idgafbatches]

I beg of you, please, touch grass.​@@blackscreenstories3704

[@DavidBrown-ke8cb]

I first saw Night of the Living Dead (1968) on late night TV in 1976 at age 9. The rest of my family had gone to bed, and I was alone when watching. When the movie ended, the station said: "Don't go away, we have behind the scenes footage with the filmmakers." U turned off the TV, went to my bedroom and jumped into the top bunk (my brother had the lower bunk bed). For the next two weeks, I had nightmares about zombies.

[@nosotrosloslobosestamosreg4115]

Modern zombies are glued to their phone.

[@EddieBloecher]

@@nosotrosloslobosestamosreg4115 oMG my daughter lol. So true noso!

[@TheWonkster]

You're so brave and unique, where did you possibly come up with such a staggeringly profound opinion?

[@nosotrosloslobosestamosreg4115]

​@@TheWonksterby reciting the whole list of genders.

[@linkgba4377]

Time to take your meds grandpa

[@MissSallyB1]

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[@MLawrence-z9k]

This movie is in my top 1# of horror movies & im only 25 so that should tell u how perfect & intense it is especially if u look at it from the mindset of the fans of the film that saw it when it first came out and the characters perspective!!!! Just imagine not knowing wtf a zombie even was & then rewatch this masterpiece because its way more terrifying than anything else u can make up in your head even today

[@laurenced2916]

The Tony Todd Night Of The Dead remake was just as good

[@crazynice32]

WAS AMAZING

[@bryanfoley71]

Agreed

[@imustbecrazy5626]

Didn't he just die?

[@LannieLord]

Why did they screw with the Barbara character ?

[@daviddowsett1658]

I say, better ... RIP Mr Todd you will be missed.

[@lonreed9743]

Fun fact* early in the movie you can see a car crash into a diner. 52:50 That diner is the one referred to in Night of the Living Dead.

[@RussianPirate-ff7yt]

While all 3 are awesome, Dawn is without a doubt the best. It's got tons of action, great practical effects, fantastic character development, emotional bits, humour,large scope and a message that doesn't beat you over the head. It's amazing how much George Romero was able to accomplish on a low budget, it almost feels like a major summer blockbuster, albeit through the eyes of a grindhouse filmmaker.

[@LannieLord]

DAWN is THE BEST ! Anyone that thinks DAY is better - is a loser.

[@paulbirkbeck1790]

Summer blockbuster sums Dawn up perfectly

[@rocioquiroz11]

@@LannieLordDay has better effects, a better score, and is better written. I love Dawn but Day is an improvement in every way.

[@paulbirkbeck1790]

Day was creepy as hell when i first watched it back in the 1980s the florida scenes were amazing and the final zombie assault as they walk to the elevator platform on a beautiful sunny day is just horrifying

[@EddieBloecher]

But was the gator a zombie gator? Lol Because Romero's Dead unlike Snyders do eat animals. When we rented it in 85 that'd the first thing my friends and I wondered. Lol Was the gator a zombie gator or just good at blending in Like Rick and Michonne? Lol Of course nobody knew who that was in 85 lol

[@paulbirkbeck1790]

@EddieBloecher definatley not a zombie gator lol, he was just chilling in the bank keeping out that florida sun😎

[@EddieBloecher]

@paulbirkbeck1790 I don't blame him Paul! Lol

[@smb879]

I was going to argue that they were cold blooded, so maybe not. However, in Night a zombie eats a bug. So, now I just assume that big gator probably just swatted at those zombies like they were flies. ​@@EddieBloecher

[@EddieBloecher]

@smb879 Oh I didn't even consider the cold blooded angle. Smart thinkin! That could be. I don't believe bugs are cold blooded but I could always be mistaken too.

[@RocketRcn947]

When the guy was chasing after her, at 51:46 to the end, it made me laugh to death. Because who knows what he must’ve been thinking before he died and now as a zombie? You could write any funny dialogue for what he could be saying to her, as she is seen driving off in the background; seeing him chase after her in the rear window of the car! Seriously, write anything funny or not, and insert it into the scene of his zombie running after her instantly becomes funny!! Trust me do it for yourself, then play this scene and watch how a horror movie scene…becomes a Benny Hill comedy scene!!!

[@369frequencyandvibration]

The black & white Fade Intro idea is tight!

[@CarlKeeling1881]

RIP Tony Todd

[@conqc20]

The actor who played Bub is amazing, the emotion he shows without being cheezy, made you empathise with him. He kind of played him like a child, showing sadness, confusion in not understanding death. He made that movie work so well as if it was played like Land of the Dead, that would have been awful. Wish Bub was the lead zombie in that movie, would have been amazing.

[@ll7868]

The best thing about the Dawn remake was Andy the gun store owner and his short film documenting his side of the story during the outbreak.

[@c84r]

George Romero was a great director and even a little underrated. I remember he said sometimes he had trouble getting work. RIP

[@TheJereld]

John Harrison's score for Day of the Dead is underrated.

[@bluecollartradesman715]

Day of the Dead is underrated.

[@rocioquiroz11]

@@bluecollartradesman715Agreed, just rewatched last week and it’s best film out the Dead trilogy and a masterpiece in horror.

[@brandienunziati9496]

Great score.

[@BrettDulaney-hf8yd]

Yeah it's awesome fits the movie perfectly

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Nothing better,or beats George Romero's masterpieces of horror. Nothing 😂❤☠️

[@RocketRcn947]

When you are in a dire need of refueling up, cause your car is almost empty on gasoline: 52:42

[@1badjesus]

Quentin Tarantino said of 2004 Dawn: "wish he could brag of directing 1st 10 min".. that opening ALONG with 28 WEEKS Later imo are jaw dropping AMAZING!

[@doorkicker8507]

Night of the living dead. And Dawn of the dead. Are what all other Zombie films are measured. Two honorable mentions are Last man on earth. And Zombie.

[@jonnybarnard8578]

I love the 68 night and rewatch it often, and I understand the semi comedic tone was intentional, but I still think the remake is a better film. Not just the updated effects or Barbara's badassery (which is awesome!!!) it's just the panic and tension that steadily rises throughout the movie until the horde busts in and it's all over. Such a great movie.

[@poobum333]

Interesting, thanks!

[@johnmarchetti3815]

You had me at "unique dietary requirements" 🤣🤣🤣

[@MLawrence-z9k]

The best cut of DOTD is actually here on KZbin made by a fan

[@kimrice394]

3mins. into Dawn ‘04 the hook is set SO DEEP your staying til the end!

[@mikemitchell4814]

Because of the goof when the zombie moves his eyes and Ben says to not look at it, when I was a kid I had this idea that if you looked a dead ghoul in the eye it would bring them back again

[@tokyosmash]

“Why is it perfect?” It simply just is.

[@EddieBloecher]

Correction. Dawn of the Dead was titled as such because John Russo, Romero's collaborator on Night, had rights to Living Dead so that's why Romero called it Dawn of the Dead NOT because he thought it sounded more ominous. Ugh That's common knowledge.

[@MainBadge]

Ok

[@EddieBloecher]

@MainBadge cool screen name are you former or active law enforcement? Retired Federal Officer here. I do miss it.

[@EddieBloecher]

@MainBadge Just checked your profile. You've got some great looking videos. I am an old metal head myself but in the 80s lol.

[@theinkedcinematicfanatic1989]

I was looking to see if someone pointed this out lol That's how/why Return of the Living Dead ended up using living in their title as well!

[@EddieBloecher]

@theinkedcinematicfanatic1989 You got it! I appreciate you backing me up! I was surprised that the video didn't include that fact. Oh well lol.

[@AkamoriRivals]

Sit in a dark room with some headphones on, and tell me that the Day of the Dead Soundtrack isn't the most terrifying music ever put into existence.

[@evildoughboy7773]

At least in the realm of horror, Ramiro's Living Dead trilogy is on equal standing as the Evil Dead trilogy. I also think it stands shoulder to shoulder with other great trilogies from other genres.

[@ll7868]

Pretty sure Ellis from Left 4 Dead 2 was based on both Toms from the Night of the Living Dead movies. The original actor was named Keith Wayne and Ellis was always going on about his buddy Keith.

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

Goblin was choice. They nailed almost every film they scored

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

90s Night was a very good flick. Great acting, hottie redhead and a dimension not covered by the original

[@nameredacted1176]

Obviously, they’re all classics, but Dawn and Night90 have to be my all time favorites. Day is pretty good, Land was where I started saying “ehhhh” but Romero is a friggin legendary figure, night and the crazies and creep show, I mean a movie about anything could come out tomorrow with Romeros name on it and I’d HAVE to go see it. Same with Savini or Greg Nicotero. Just all time players dude! All time, ahead of their time. 🇺🇸 RIP to the fallen🇺🇸

[@bluecollartradesman715]

Survival and Diary sucked.

[@geeshep4836]

I Have Night of The Living Dead (O.G. and Remake), Dawn of The Dead (O.G. And Remake) And Day of The Dead (The Original And The Awful Remake) On DVD The Dead Trilogy Never Ceases To Amaze Me If Romero Was Still Alive Today We Would've Gotten More Dead Movies From Him R.I.P.

[@daviddowsett1658]

I'm still hoping that "The Living Dead (Novel)" that was started by GAR and finished with his wife blessing by Daniel Kraus (with rought outline provided by GAR) will someday get a Limited TV Series (to big for a film), it was a great book, I dont read much but could not put this down.

[@handsolo1076]

I like your extra sound bites, tasty. However there's no way in hell Day is better than Dawn. I think most deadheads would agree?

[@AntoinettexKitten]

The neighborhood in dawn 04 reminds me of return of the living dead 3

[@blankblank8110]

Dawn Of The Dead 2004 is how you do a remake. Other than zombie outbreak where survivors go to a mall everything else is new. And believe it or not you can like both. For me, I respect the original and nostalgia is deep considering I watched it a million times. BUT it doesn't stand up for a new audience unless they grade it on a steep curve. Survival of the dead is pure ass though.

[@EddieBloecher]

I watched Survival one time and can't bear a second look even. Lol

[@locodro666]

The begging of the Remake made me shit my pants and laugh at the same time lol

[@369frequencyandvibration]

the Producer producing a film filming an actor acting as himself 😂

[@lonreed9743]

RIP to the television.

[@thewrathofkaan]

Unpopular opinion, I prefer Night ‘90 over the original.

[@rocioquiroz11]

It’s almost a shot for shot remake of the original. Besides Barbs character being changed I’d argue it shouldn’t even be compared to original because it’s the exact same film. Now I’ve heard that Tom Savini had a completely different idea for the film and that he only considers 30% of the film his because the studio pretty much took it over.

[@TheNotverysocial]

How is this an unpopular opinion when everyone who knows of that film's existence prefers it over the original?

[@cactibacti]

"Martin" is also a great film.

[@daviddowsett1658]

I watched Dawn first when about 12 (1984) ... Then Day on release on VHS in 1986 (to young for cinama), so was little disappointed with NOLD (1968) when I did see it, dont know if it was the age of the film, but loved NOLD (1990). If I was forced to rate them then Dawn > Day > Night '90 > Night '68 (> Land > Diary > Survival)

[@alexandergonzie1200]

For a long time, I too would think the boozer in Day looked so much like Mr. Bean, but with a beard, lol

[@deeacosta2734]

In the clurb, we all fam.

[@369frequencyandvibration]

🤠 BILL HICKS! ❤

[@loke72]

Am one of those that like Night of living dead 90th re-make better then the orginale. But dawn of the dead is master pice. Day of the dead is good as well , and dawn of the dead 04 is one of best re-make ever made.

[@devmag52]

Two hour bursts. It works better than a long, drawn out series

[@ll7868]

I saw Night Of The Living Dead on tv Halloween in 1976 when I was 6, it was followed by Willard and Ben about killer rats, I still get that Michael Jackson song Ben stuck in my head sometimes. I had the chicken pox so couldn't go candy begging with my mom, sister and brothers. Since that Halloween I stopped candy begging and stayed home or went to the drive-in with my dad, horror movies are better than candy. Halloween 1978 we saw Dawn of the Dead at the El Dorado drive-in in Winnipeg, it was the 4th movie of an all nighter but I slept through most of the third movie Jaws 2 just so I could stay awake for Dawn, it's still my top favourite movie of all time. I saw Day of the Dead on the Granville Mall in Vancouver on opening night, it was also the last day of my 2 weeks of summer school to pass grade 9 as I got two 1 week suspensions that year. I tried to talk my girlfriend into going but she hated horror movies so I went with her brother Phil who had terrible gas and kept farting, the worst kind, silent but deadly ones.

[@BlackHammer0891]

Romero should’ve leaned into that cultural aspect!

[@damedan9389]

I wish i could meet Tom; I'd ask him, why'd he think taking a zombie hostage was a good idea? 😅😅

[@raylubinski4660]

Claiming that Bill in Day was played by Rowan Atkinson is not only a disservice to Jarlath Conroy who actually played him, it also takes away from the fact that both actors were in incredibly influential roles throughout their careers. Do better Joblo. Love your videos, but you lost a little cred in my book!

[@Zer0-Negativ3]

I've watched the "trilogy" hundreds of times. I don't particularly recognise Land, Diary or Survival. They ruined it. However the original films are successful because of one element. Other zombie movies make adversary the zombies, Romero made other humans the adversary.

[@Thenewbagman]

Yeah...im sure people dont revisit The Beatles often....You cannot compare these two way different ways of entertainment.

[@imustbecrazy5626]

Vermin Supreme would use them as free power. Or however much brains cost.

[@JustinFlowers-kb9be]

the original "dawn of the dead" had a message about consumerism, the remake has no such message

[@Delandos]

except for the openingsscene dawn 04 is terrible, sprinting undead, i just can't. terrible film, should've been named different imo

[@rexbrumbelow1550]

I wish zombies were real

[@BrettDulaney-hf8yd]

Why does the little girl in night use a trowel to kill her mommy she's a ghoul

[@CJM-rg5rt]

I absolutely love these movies but I kinda wish they were just sick people, like they can and do eventually die from injuries or starvation but it takes a lot longer. It just doesn't make sense biologically or physically that they're truly dead and rotten but the king himself says it's the way it should be so idk haha. I think it would be cool if the disease made them near death but more resilient to it at the same time.

[@FCastro-wm5yv]

This is 3 old videos stitched together.🤨

[@WilliamTucker-x1q]

I don't like cinema snobs putting out the social commentary of his movies. Let's just enjoy the zombie kills.

[@theblankyblankness]

Tom savini!

[@Biomass1]

Judy Rose's constant screaming, worst part of the movie. Lol

[@williamdixon-gk2sk]

How dare you compare something like 'night of the living dead to the Beatles! The Beatles are an overrated boy band, Romero changed my life.

[@Lucky_Chase]

Shaddup...😂

[@BrettDulaney-hf8yd]

Agreed the Beatles are trash, goerge Romero is a legend, and a national treasure

[@williamdixon-gk2sk]

@@BrettDulaney-hf8yd absolutely on all counts.

[@davealaya]

Please try speaking louder, you have a good speaking voice. It sounds like you're purposefully attempting to stay near whisper range, and you're often overwhelmed by the sounds of the actual video.

[@crakatoot5480]

Dawns pretty good. The other two suck.

[@Noname-ut1ye]

Worst take here.