Best version of Dawn of the Dead?

[Anthropophagus]

Over the years i have had several versions of my all time favourite horror movie dawn of the Dead,from the old vhs videos to dvd.But i havent seen either the ultimate editions or the Bluray ones.

So,can anyone tell me what in your opinion is the version to go for.

The last version i bought was the directors cut by BMG.I like the idea of the Bluray but from reading various reviews it seems the only version in HD is the theatrical version while the other cuts are in standard def.

I would of course prefer to watch the fully uncut version but would this be in standard or hd?

[cheebacheeba]

I have the "regular" edition I guess?
I got the BluRay though - I have to say it's probably the best BluRay re-release I've ever seen.
So damn crisp...everything was done perfectly, an absolute pleasure to watch and a must-have IMO.

...Carpenters "The Thing" BluRay comes a very close second in terms of quality.

[Anthropophagus]

Is it the full version though cheebacheeba,i have seen different versions with various scenes deleted,such as the neck and arm eating and the head shot during the swat raid on the block of flats at the start.

[newb]

zwoti once posted a link for a site that compares versions of movies. Perhaps he would be so kind to post it again....if he sees this thread.

I thought I bookmarked it but I can't seem to find it.

[Despare]

http://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Dead-Ultimate-Edition-David/dp/B0002IQNAG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335150913&sr=8-1

In my opinion.

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[zwoti]

DVD - US R1 Ultimate Edition for extras
BluRay - UK Arrow release has all 3 versions (only Theatrical in HD)

zwoti once posted a link for a site that compares versions of movies. Perhaps he would be so kind to post it again....if he sees this thread.

I thought I bookmarked it but I can't seem to find it.

DVDCompare (http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons)

[fortunato]

Also DVD Beaver (http://www.dvdbeaver.com/) does a lot of great comparisons.

EDIT: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare5/dawnofthedead.htm

[newb]

DVD - US R1 Ultimate Edition for extras
BluRay - UK Arrow release has all 3 versions (only Theatrical in HD)



DVDCompare (http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons)

that's the one

thanks:D

[Anthropophagus]

Thanks guys.

I have looked at the dvd compare site before as it is a great resource.It does say `no cuts` regarding the Bluray versions but is this the whole truth.Like i said above the versions i have had previosly have all had slight variations.

The Bluray does sounds a good one to go for but though i would ask a wider audience like your good selves.:)

[johnboy3434]

I recently read about a German DVD of the original Dawn of the Dead, released back in 2000 by a company called Astro Filmworks. Someone at Astro edited together multiple cuts of the film, resulting in a version that runs 156 minutes in length, at least 17 minutes longer than any other cut.

My question is: Was this a licensed release? Did Astro pay for the distribution rights? Or was this cut made without the consent of the copyright owners?

[horcrux2007]

Holy crap a 2 and a half hour zombie movie? I couldn't handle that.

[johnboy3434]

Holy crap a 2 and a half hour zombie movie? I couldn't handle that.

Yeah, I was thinking that as well. If this cut is official (as in "legal", not as in "authorized by George Romero"*), then Dawn of the Dead might be the longest zombie movie ever made, and would almost certainly be the longest zombie movie to ever get a wide theatrical release in one form or another.

Of course, that wouldn't necessarily be a good thing, as far as the film is concerned. One of the few criticisms of the 128-minute theatrical cut is that it drags at times, and I have to agree. I can't imagine what it would be like with another half-hour lumped on.

*The reason I made this thread is because some sources call the cut "unofficial" in reference to Romero's lack of involvement in its creation. In other words, it's artistically unofficial, but I'm more concerned about the intellectual property aspect of it.

[Anthropophagus]

For the record i hated the Argento version of Dawn,the music and pacing is woeful,i will never watch that one again.

[Ferox13]

Holy crap a 2 and a half hour zombie movie? I couldn't handle that.

You have never seen it?

[FryeDwight]

You have never seen it?

Actually, it's pretty good and a lot more mayhem. The original cut had a better score (love those bass guitar riffs), but if you like zombies, check out the extended edition.
Argento cut is the least of the three, although there are a few scenes not in the first two editions.

[horcrux2007]

You have never seen it?

Not the 2 1/2 hour version. The original is just over 2 hours.