Unrated Land of the Dead on DVD on October 18

[hollywoodgothiq]

Can't wait to see what the unrated version is like. So many people were disappointed that the theatrical version was rated R.

[The_Return]

Ive read that there wasnt alot cut in the first place, which is disapointing. I was satisfied with the gore in the theatrical version though...sure, it wasnt up to Day standards, but it sure coulda been worse.

[scouse mac]

Land of the Dead is classified as a 15 here, i put that down to the overall relaxing of the sensors which has slowly emerged over the past few years. I was quite happy with the gore levels, too much more could have detracted from the film

[hollywoodgothiq]

I think anticipation has a lot to do with suspense. When people hear it was cut to get an R, they think, "Oh well, compromise -- not scary." But when you actually see the film, there was some pretty extreme stuff by the standards of a major studio release.

For those interested, there's a chance to win a free DVD of the unrated version of the film here:

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[Doc Faustus]

A lot of these "unrated" versions are kind of a ploy. It seems pretty arbitrary what's R and what's unrated.

[alkytrio666]

Originally posted by Doc Faustus
A lot of these "unrated" versions are kind of a ploy. It seems pretty arbitrary what's R and what's unrated.

Definately. It'll have 6 more "fuck"s or "shit"s and one more head explosion. Whoopty-fucking-doo.

[hollywoodgothiq]

Well, yeah, technically "unrated" means literally what is says: that the film was not rated by the MPAA. It doesn't necessarily mean that it's far more intense and graphic than the R-rated version.

I guess the question is: are we really seeing an uncompromised "director's cut," or did they just add back in few more frames of blood so that they could sell it as the "unrated" version?

[zwoti]

Originally posted by Doc Faustus
A lot of these "unrated" versions are kind of a ploy. It seems pretty arbitrary what's R and what's unrated.

thought everyone knew that there would ALWAYS be two versions of the film. george HAD to supply a rated version of the film for theatrical release while he was allowed to have his version released unrated.

why this rated version is being released on dvd is another question

[scouse mac]

Always about the money isn't it? Release the cinematic film on dvd and a few months later release another extended 'uncut' version with a few more extras. Its idiots like me who keep buying them!

[hollywoodgothiq]

In this case, both versions are being released on the same day. So it's not as if you have to buy the R-version now and the unrated version later (unlike THE GRUDGE -- where the PG-13 version has an audio commentary with somebody mentioning that a director's cut version will be out later -- whch prompts Sam Raimi to laugh, "Peopel who just paid $20 for this DVD are probably pulling their hair out now!")

[The_Return]

Originally posted by hollywoodgothiq
In this case, both versions are being released on the same day. So it's not as if you have to buy the R-version now and the unrated version later (unlike THE GRUDGE -- where the PG-13 version has an audio commentary with somebody mentioning that a director's cut version will be out later -- whch prompts Sam Raimi to laugh, "Peopel who just paid $20 for this DVD are probably pulling their hair out now!")

They did that with Hellboy, too. Pissed me off so bad....

[crazy raplh]

i know I was one of them. so I guess wait on dvds for a while then buy them when the special edition comes out.

[The Mothman]

well theres a HUGE difference between the cut and ucut ichi the killer. just bought the uncut one and it is savage compared to the shitty british version.

[Despare]

Romero said something about one of the major cut scenes was a story segment and not gore at all. Also, if I read correctly, he had zombies walk in front of a green screen and when there were big gore shots to lessen their intesity inserted the walking zombies which I don't think will be there in the unrated. No extra time, just not cheap censoring edited in. I also hope the hand ripping scene isn't all fog and shadow in the unrated...

[AmericanManiac]

Just watched my unrated directors cut it was the first time I seen it. I loved thought it was a great movie ! Set in modern days with our weapons and technology. I watched a few of the extras pretty cool stuff on there. Who else got it ?

[doctor satan]

I got it, but did'nt bother to see the theatre cut because it's only just come out in England. Some cool stuff on the dvd & not a bad commentary. One of the extended scenes felt really tacked on, had'nt seen the theatre cut but it was obvious watching the scene with Cholo in the Green that it was'nt in the theatre cut. As for the film not bad but i just hate that big daddy asshole!

[AmericanManiac]

Well I just got finished with all of the extra's, it's the first time I ever watched extras on a DVD. I like the making of and how they made the zombies, I'm very pleased with it.

[filmmaker2]

Has anyone noticed that

1. Both "Land of the Dead" and "Ghosts of Mars" feature "monster warlords" who are named "Big Daddy"?

2. That the "monster warlords," in both cases, are transformed humans under the control of preturnatural forces?

3. That in both cases, the character makeup for these characters was done by KNB?

4. And that in both cases, the "monster warlords" generally get their people moving by screaming a lot?

[filmmaker2]

But it goes farther than that, people!

"Ghosts of Mars" is basically a remake (on Mars) of Carpenter's "Assault on Precinct 13."

"Assault on Precinct 13" has many things in common with Romero's "Night of the Living Dead," including (as mentioned in a perceptive review I read once) the fact that in both cases the action is drawn to a central location by a character who, once arriving, becomes a vegetable and unable to greatly influence the outcome of the drama (Barbara in NOTLD, and the girl's father in ASSAULT).

Hmmmmmmmmmmm.

[doctor satan]

noticed the similarities between those two films as well, Both those characters in both films annoyed the shit outta me. Anyone feel that the makeup on big daddy was really shit compared to the other zombies?

[AmericanManiac]

Originally posted by doctor satan
noticed the similarities between those two films as well, Both those characters in both films annoyed the shit outta me. Anyone feel that the makeup on big daddy was really shit compared to the other zombies?

I thought it was shit I like the make up on the baseball chick. Also I thought Mr. Tom savini's make up would been better than it was.