Dawn of the Dead [WS] [Unrated Director's Cut]

Dawn of the Dead [WS] [Unrated Director's Cut]

Director: Zack Snyder Cast: Sarah Polley
Sarah Polley
, Ving Rhames
Ving Rhames
, Jake Weber
Jake Weber
, Mekhi Phifer
Mekhi Phifer
Zack Snyder
Dawn of the Dead [WS] [Unrated Director's Cut]

Dawn of the Dead [WS] [Unrated Director's Cut]

Director: Zack Snyder Cast: Sarah Polley
Sarah Polley
, Ving Rhames
Ving Rhames
, Jake Weber
Jake Weber
, Mekhi Phifer
Mekhi Phifer
Zack Snyder

DVD (Director's Cut / Wide Screen / Uncensored)

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Overview

"For those who thought director Zack Snyder's remake of George A. Romero's zombie classic packed an impressive punch in theaters, Universal Home Video's DVD release of the unrated director's cut provides even more bloody fun -- in addition to offering some impressive bonus materials that actually serve to enhance the viewing experience. Lovingly presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen, this release of Dawn of the Dead looks fantastic. Not only does the presentation feature colors that are as bold as they are vivid, but it also offers great skin tones, shows little to no signs of edge enhancement, and delivers pitch-black darkness in the nighttime scenes. Dawn of the Dead is a very high-contrast film, and Universal has done a terrific job in faithfully preserving its visual presentation on the small screen. The Dolby Digital 5.1 surround mix likewise does an effective job in keeping viewers ill at ease by means of punchy music cues and eerie directional effects. Additional footage that didn't appear in the theatrical release covers everything from more graphic zombie mayhem to some revealing and endearing character development. Even with such a hearty visual presentation, the reason most viewers will be purchasing this disc is for the generous bonus materials -- and they're not likely to be disappointed. Unlike the sometimes superfluous extras on most over-bloated special edition DVDs, Dawn of the Dead offers some bonus materials that truly draw the viewer in to the experience of the film. ""The Lost Tape"" of gun store owner Andy (Bruce Bohne) offers a videotaped document of the one of the more appealing but justifiably underdeveloped characters in the film, while ""Special Report: Zombie Invasion"" offers a faux newscast which covers the epidemic from the first reports to the moment when broadcast television gives way to the Emergency Broadcast System. If the 12-plus minutes of deleted scenes aren't necessarily the ""pulse-pounding scenes too terrifying for the final theatrical release!"" that the packaging promises, they do offer a few nice scares and some great character development in addition to showing, through the optional commentary, that Snyder has a keen eye for pacing. For those interested in special makeup effects, this release offers a trio of unrated exclusives that are both revealing and informative. ""Raising the Dead"" finds special makeup effects designer David Leroy Anderson and other filmmakers discussing the process of creating the frightful zombies, and while ""Attack of the Living Dead"" may give the impression that it's little more than a zombie-kill montage, it's actually a detailed study of the special effects behind six of the film's most impressive visuals. If viewers are at all curious how the filmmakers get those zombie noggins popping, they need look no further than ""Splitting Headaches: Anatomy of Exploding Heads,"" in which Anderson, Snyder, and crew reveal how they make the head-shots so convincing. A commentary track by Snyder and producer Eric Newman is also involving and entertaining, showcasing not only the director's dedication to the project and sense of humor, but also his love for the original Dawn of the Dead. The two interact playfully throughout the lively track, and in addition to making light of the typical horror logic presented in some points of the film, they also point out scenes that were extended or added to the DVD release and expand on why they think the scenes add to the overall impact of the film. DVD-ROM materials are also accessible."

Product Details

Release Date: 10/26/2004
UPC: 0025192581922
Original Release: 2004
Rating: NR
Source: STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language: English
Time: 1:50:00
Sales rank: 34,845

Special Features

Closed Caption;"Splitting Headaches: Anatomy of Exploding Heads" -- The gory details of how the filmmakers make the head-kills in the film look so believable; plus designs, test models, and final weapons used by the actors; "Attack of the Living Dead" -- An up-close look at the film's most memorable zombie kills; "Raising the Dead" -- From early concept to final effects: turning the actors into undead killers; The Lost Tape: Over 15 minutes of terrifying footage revealed -- Chilling images from a recovered "home movie" document Andy's last horrific days as he battles zombie hordes outside his gun shop; "Special Report: Zombie Invasion" -- Startling news coverage includes panicked updates from the White House and scientific experts as the nation is thrown into chaos; Over 12 minutes of deleted scenes with optional commentary from director Zack Snyder; Feature commentary from director Zack Snyder and producer Eric Newman

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Sarah Polley Ana Clark
Ving Rhames Kenneth,Actor
Jake Weber Michael
Mekhi Phifer Andre
Ty Burrell Steve
Michael Kelly CJ
Kevin Zegers Terry
Michael Barry Bart
Lindy Booth Nicole
Tom Savini The Sheriff
Scott Reiniger The General
Ken Foree The Televangelist
Jayne Eastwood Norma
Boyd Banks Tucker
Inna Korobkina Luda
R.D. Reid Glen
Kim Poirier Monica
Matt Frewer Frank
Hannah Lochner Vivian
Bruce Bohne Andy
Ermes Blarasin Bloated Woman
Sanjay Talwar Doctor Rosen
Kim Roberts Cora
Tim Post Reviving Doctor
Matt Austin EMS Technicians
Philip DeWilde EMS Technicians
Colm Magner Armed Neighbor
Luigia Zucaro Naked Woman
Geoff Williams Metro Bus Driver
Mike Realba Maintenance Man
David Campbell Squished Zombie
Philip MacKenzie Thrashing Zombie
Laura DeCarteret Washington Politician
Georgia Craig Anchorwoman
Tino Monte Istanbul Reporter
Chris Gillett Older Anchorman
Derek Keurvorst Scientist
Dan Duran Confused Reporter
Neville Edwards CDC Spokesman
Sandy Jobin-Bevans CDD Reporter
Natalie Brown CDC Reporter
Liz West CDC Reporter
Louis Ferreira Luis
Jacob Adams Actor
Tyler Bates Composer

Technical Credits
Zack Snyder Director
Marc Abraham Producer,Executive Producer
Dennis Berardi Special Effects
Armyan Bernstein Executive Producer,Producer
Thomas A. Bliss Executive Producer,Producer
Bob Hall Special Effects
Dennis E. Jones Executive Producer
Laird McMurray Special Effects
Joseph Middleton Casting
Eric Newman Producer,Executive Producer
Richard P. Rubinstein Producer
John Stoneham Jr. Stunts
Aaron Weintraub Special Effects
James Gunn Screenwriter
George Romero Screenwriter
Robin Cook Casting
John Thomson Sound/Sound Designer
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