Night of the Living Dead remake: Tom Savini

**RustyHicks** · 23-Jul-2007

Also it's a remake that is an actual remake with the same characters
story line, setting,
not some blasted Dawn04 Day07 remake, that just rips off the titles
of classics and then calls them a remake

**darth los** · 23-Jul-2007

Originally Posted by RustyHicks

Also it's a remake that is an actual remake with the same characters
story line, setting,
not some blasted Dawn04 Day07 remake, that just rips off the titles
of classics and then calls them a remake

That's a very good observation. I don't think a movie should be labeled a remake who's only link to the original film is basically the title. It's like false advertising. There should be something substantive that you can point to that even without the same title that you know it's a remake.

**LuxorCaw** · 24-Jul-2007

I agree, maybe its just the modernization of my mind, but I also enjoy this version more than the original. It's funny, cause I consider the original a classic, but I wouldn't consider NOTLD'90 a classic, but I enjoy it more.

They both have their moments, but in my book '90 is the better overall movie.

**darth los** · 24-Jul-2007

Originally Posted by LuxorCaw

I agree, maybe its just the modernization of my mind, but I also enjoy this version more than the original. It's funny, cause I consider the original a classic, but I wouldn't consider NOTLD'90 a classic, but I enjoy it more.

They both have their moments, but in my book '90 is the better overall movie.

Well to be fair the remake did almost everything the original did but better. Better acting, better special effects, etc. But on the flipside of it you're right. It cannot be considered a classic like the original is. The original holds that status because of it's place in movie history. Even dawn, which is the pinacle of the dead series imo, can't claim that.

**DVW5150** · 27-Jul-2007

[QUOTE=jim102016;43179]Seen both, 68' is much better in my opinion. The female lead didn't work for me. I just can't see changing that aspect around to purposely be more politically correct or 'more with the times'.

It has nothing to do with politcal correctness, it has to do with character strength.There is no politcal correctness in any of GARSs films.
The whimpy terrorfied Barbara was a sign of the way her charater was. It has nothing to do with gender.
If you want to know some kick arse women , they happen to be over seas rightnow, in a firefight right along side my brothers.

**MissJacksonCA** · 20-Aug-2007

I thought it was damn spanky. A wonderful flick. The music was eerie the actors I thought really embodied their parts and did a wonderful job and despite not having a whole lotta gore the movie was still awesome. It didn't really have any lulls and IMHO was better than the orig...

**darth los** · 21-Aug-2007

One thing i agree on is that the movie never drags. It's over before you know it. The pacing is very good.

**Mike70** · 10-Apr-2008

i think the night remake is a great little movie. i have always liked it quite a bit. my only real issue with it is the air raid screams that come from judy rose.

i saw it opening night (like a few other people here) in a relatively packed theater, so i have always been surprised by its anemic box office take.

oh and eric - i am listening to that savini interview on deadpit as i am writing this. fascinating stuff. i am glad i decided to browse this thread.

**ZombieGrrL** · 11-Apr-2008

I thought Night '90 was great.

**Legion2213** · 11-Apr-2008

I watch the 1990 remake more than the original 68 version....it's a great movie IMO.

Barbara is a far better character in the remake, and Tony Todd as Ben is absolutely ****ing awesome.

**~~Choas~~** · 12-Apr-2008

I loved it.Best remake ever.

**ProfessorChaos** · 12-Apr-2008

i remember when this hit theaters. i only saw one commercial for it, and was bummed i couldn't get to see it. talked my mom into renting it for me and it became one of those movies i rented about every other month. almost as good as the original, probably one of the handful of remakes that are worth a ****.