Homepage of the Dead visits the set of 'Diary of the Dead'

[shadowkid]

Yeah you are right - I guess every Zombie movie in a sense in a rip-off of Romero. How many had camcorders filming the zombies in again?

[coma]

Yeah you are right - I guess every Zombie movie in a sense in a rip-off of Romero. How many had camcorders filming the zombies in again? Didn't say you didn't have the idea first, just that it is unlikely that he ripped you off. Though I would be pissed if that happened to me, to be fair. And I would question it too.

[shadowkid]

Yeah I think it's good to question it. If I'm to be perfectly honest I don; think he copied THE ZOMBIE DIARIES - he's a busy man with too much going on to worry about little indie flicks in other countries. My beef is with the reporter - wish he could have at least mentioned it. Anyway, whatever happens, hopefully both films will do well.

[thxleo]

If I was a reporter on the set of DIARY OF THE DEAD, the first thing I'd be asking is "So, what do you think of the fact THE ZOMBIE DIARIES was finished before you announced your idea? Coincidence? Have you heard of it?" Given the recent article on ABC: abc.net.au/news/arts/articulate/200611/s1795742.htm it would have been a very good question to ask, even if it were just to production staff. You missed a great opportunity! I would love to know the answer to that question, as do the folks at JoBlo, Dread Central, Eat my brains, etc Wasted opportunity, man! Well if I were allowed to interview George maybe I could have asked that question. I think I would have asked it in a more respectful way though. However, I interviewed the people that I was allowed to. You sound like a plant from that production. Also, if you went on set and started acting confrontational you would have been asked to leave.

[capncnut]

If I was a reporter on the set of DIARY OF THE DEAD, the first thing I'd be asking is "So, what do you think of the fact THE ZOMBIE DIARIES was finished before you announced your idea? Coincidence? Have you heard of it?" If I was a reporter on the set of THE ZOMBIE DIARIES, the first thing I'd be asking is "So guys, what GAR film was the inspiration for this movie?"

[Neil]

They're only similar in name surely? Content/story sounds very different?

[MinionZombie]

Indeed, it's not uncommon for two directors in two countries to get the same-ish idea at the same time. Neil Marshall did "The Descent" and was completely unaware that someone in America was making "The Cave", and they both have spelunkers fighting monsters underground. (Although I'll stand by Marshall's flick as it rocks). People getting similar ideas at the same time, without any knowledge of the other similar idea, is pretty common. Somehow I doubt GAR is an internet junkie...

[Chaos]

Tom Savini.

[offwithherhead]

My beef is with the reporter - wish he could have at least mentioned it. Anyway, whatever happens, hopefully both films will do well. For the record, I've never heard of "The Zombie Diaries". Alex Kavanagh, Costume Designer "Diary of the Dead" and "Land of the Dead" And thanks for your kind words Lee!! Well done article.

[thxleo]

For the record, I've never heard of "The Zombie Diaries". Alex Kavanagh, Costume Designer "Diary of the Dead" and "Land of the Dead" And thanks for your kind words Lee!! Well done article. Hi Alex! I'm glad you got the chance to read the report. And thank you for your kind words as well. Hope all is well on your end! Lee

[offwithherhead]

Well there's an actor's strike going on up here, which is making things pretty quiet, too quiet as they say. It'll blow over soon I hope. We just did a day of insert shots last week for DOTD, George is really happy with everything so far. It was great seeing everyone. There is a slight chance we could shoot some additional scenes. That would be fun! Alex

[Neil]

There is a slight chance we could shoot some additional scenes. That would be fun! Alex Keep us posted please

[MinionZombie]

Sweet! I certainly look forward to seeing Diary, I've been intrigued from the beginning, was a little bit "hmmm..." at first, but as more info has been coming out I've been going "ahhhh " a lot... ...said simply, I'm looking forward to checking it out.

[capncnut]

Yeah man, keep that information a-flyin'.

[Debbieangel]

For the record, I've never heard of "The Zombie Diaries". Alex Kavanagh, Costume Designer "Diary of the Dead" and "Land of the Dead" And thanks for your kind words Lee!! Well done article. Nice of you to visit us...we are all patiently waiting for GAR's film to be in the theater!!! I for one can not wait for it to come out! I have been a fan since 1968 when NOTLD first came out I actually got to see it at the drive In! It scared the begeebers out of me and ever since its been my favorite movie since! Anyway, Good luck with the filming!!!