Origins (film) - NotLD prequel by Cameron & George Romero

[Rancid Carcass]

Looks like we could be getting an official prequel to Night - we'll finally find out what caused it all, though I'm sure that won't stop the debates around here! If you fancy getting involved they're looking for backers too: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/o...ro-zombie-film I'm seriously thinking about throwing some cash at this... take a punt and become part of the legacy in some small way.

[Neil]

So you can spend $3000 on a signed script... and then they want to charge you another $20 for postage. Lol! Not sure if the 1960s is a good idea with the budget implications, but I suspect I'll chuck some $ at this to help it along

[EvilNed]

I dont want an answer, so I'm not so sure sbout this. Also. i do not like the idea of fans having a "vote". If fans vote for creative decisions, why do we need the director? Isn't his or her vision supposed to guide us, not the other way around?

[MoonSylver]

Hurm. Not sure how I feel about this. Visions of the 30th still haunt me. Hurm.

[MinionZombie]

Do we need the explanation cleared up? The actual reason for the zombies in GAR's flicks was never a concern or interest of mine.

[Neil]

Do we need the explanation cleared up? The actual reason for the zombies in GAR's flicks was never a concern or interest of mine. I agree actually... Better left "unknown" IMHO!

[AcesandEights]

I read the "pitch" and it comes across as pretty sanctimonious, to me.

[MoonSylver]

Do we need the explanation cleared up? The actual reason for the zombies in GAR's flicks was never a concern or interest of mine. I agree actually... Better left "unknown" IMHO! I read the "pitch" and it comes across as pretty sanctimonious, to me. From the Indiegogo page: Origins takes place in the Turmoil of the 1960's just shortly before "Night of the Living Dead", and explains how The 'Original' Romero Zombie was created. In 1962, Dr. Ryan Cartwright was on the scientific and altruistic path to find a way for humans to sustain life in the event of M.A.D (Mutual Assured Destruction), a huge topic brought on by the Cuban Missile Crisis. Little did he know that over the course of the next several years of his life, he would take a well-funded and military focused journey to the darkest corners of the world… as he creates the ultimate weapon for the government and a curse that will plague mankind for the rest of days. Pass. Is this the same son who came on a few years ago & ripped everyone a new a-hole for criticizing his tattoo shop or something? Hope he doesn't stop by & start yelling again... No disrespect at all, I just think it's not a great idea & like the rest of y'all, better left mysterious.

[AcesandEights]

Is this the same son who came on a few years ago & ripped everyone a new a-hole for criticizing his tattoo shop or something? Hope he doesn't stop by & start yelling again... I think it's a differet son. That was Andrew, this one seems to be G. Cameron Romero. Man, that was a fun thread, thankfully it didn't get really ugly. I just searched it up and literally laughed out loud re-reading Trin's post: "Hey man, I asked for a bitchin' tattoo of a chick with a snake. WTF is this?" "Ah, well, what you wanted isn't really what I had in mind. But this tattoo I gave you is commenting on society..." No disrespect at all, I just think it's not a great idea & like the rest of y'all, better left mysterious. Much agreed. But hey, if they make a great film I'll be happy for them, and hopefully enjoy it...I just don't know how likely that is given the Origin story direction, budget, GAR's recent track record and other factors. All these factors are things that can be overcome individually, but together it makes a tougher row to hoe.

[MoonSylver]

I think it's a differet son. That was Andrew, this one seems to be G. Cameron Romero.. Thanks. I could have looked, but I was lazy.

[Legion2213]

Do we need the explanation cleared up? The actual reason for the zombies in GAR's flicks was never a concern or interest of mine. Exactly. NotLD aside, I loved the press conference at the start of Dawn 04 where there government reps answer to every question was "we don't know"...it's exactly how a zombie apocalypse should be (seeing as zombies are pretty much impossible without bringing supernatural elements into play).

[MoonSylver]

Exactly. NotLD aside, I loved the press conference at the start of Dawn 04 where there government reps answer to every question was "we don't know"...it's exactly how a zombie apocalypse should be (seeing as zombies are pretty much impossible without bringing supernatural elements into play). "We bein' punished by da Creator. He visited a curse on on us. So we might get a look at...what HELL was like."

[AcesandEights]

"We bein' punished by da Creator. He visited a curse on on us. So we might get a look at...what HELL was like." Perfect, baby. Perfect.

[EvilNed]

When I, and this place, was all up to our ears in Romero myth discussion we used to talk about this all the time. I seem to remember most everyone wanted the origin to remain a mystery. After all, part of the fun with Romero's films has been to analyze them and talk to you guys about theories. This seems dumb. Even if there is an answer out there, I want the characters in our films to be as clueless about it as we are.

[MinionZombie]

Plus, realistically, any explanation they give is going to disappointing or infuriate or confuse chunks of the audience. You're setting yourself up for a tough time from the get-go.