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An aficionado s delight, The Return of the Living Dead is still one of the most influential zombie franchises of all time, spawning such modern splatter classics as 28 Days Later and Zombieland. Now more popular than ever, the films boast a loyal following of diehard enthusiasts. For the first time in 25 years, the cast and crew of all five films in the cult horrorcomedy franchise reveal their secrets from behind the scenes, telling of life on set as well as the feuds, legal battles and sackings that plagued the makers. Featuring hundreds of previously unseen photos and exclusive artwork, this unique, eye-catching history is the ultimate celebration of the Return franchise and all those who contributed to its creation.
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Writer Christian Sellers is the deputy editor of GoreZone magazine, the UK s biggest-selling monthly horror film publication, and runs a website dedicated to the Return of the Living Dead series. Designer and researcher Gary Smart is a lifelong fan of ROTLD and has amassed an extensive collection of memorabilia from the films. More recently, in liaison with actor Don Calfa, he has designed and produced a graphic novel entitled The Revenge of the Living Dead.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I heard the announcement of a detailed history about one of my all time favorite zombies films I was eager to jump and buy immediately. However, delays in US releasing had me itching to get my hands on this so I went the old IMPORT route. Today, 23/12/2010 The book arrived and from the minute I un-packaged it, I began reading it. TCHOTROTLD, is probably the best detail account of the making of a film franchise. This book has it all, stories from the cast, the crew, the nightmares, the living hells, and all the BS that goes along with making a movie. You get not just the story behind Return 1, but all 5 films, yep even the godawful parts 4 & 5, or as I call them the abominations I refuse to acknowledge. =0)
Gary Smart and Christian Sellers give the ROTLD fan a detailed account of everything. Interviews, pictures (plethora of pics) to behind the scenes struggles and tidbits of pretty much what life was like for everyone ever involved in the making of a ROTLD Zombie film.
Learn who was actually supposed to be cast, learn which cast members the directors of part 2 didn't have an easy time dealing with... I am telling you, as a filmmaker and a zombie fan, not too mention a ROTLD fan this is probably the most comprehensive collection of material one can find. If this were a documentary on a DVD or Blu-Ray this would provide hours on enjoyable entertainment, and as a book it can still do just that if the fan/reader allows themselves to go back and start over.
I can't speak for anyone besides myself, and from my point I really enjoyed this book. The art and illustration are great, and it is not some cheap quick paperback one off, they people behind this took time and care putting this together.
Mr. Smart and Mr. Sellers should be proud of the work on display. Amassing this much material for a book about a horror franchise is truly impressive and I know as a zombie fan and a film director myself a lot of love, heart and work went into this and I am sure the reader and end user will feel the same way.
If you're a fan of The Return of the Living Dead (forget the sequels, just a fan pf Part 1) you have everything you need to know... A highly recommended buy.
Gary Ugarek
wrier/director
Deadlands 2: Trapped
Gary Smart and Christian Sellers give the ROTLD fan a detailed account of everything. Interviews, pictures (plethora of pics) to behind the scenes struggles and tidbits of pretty much what life was like for everyone ever involved in the making of a ROTLD Zombie film.
Learn who was actually supposed to be cast, learn which cast members the directors of part 2 didn't have an easy time dealing with... I am telling you, as a filmmaker and a zombie fan, not too mention a ROTLD fan this is probably the most comprehensive collection of material one can find. If this were a documentary on a DVD or Blu-Ray this would provide hours on enjoyable entertainment, and as a book it can still do just that if the fan/reader allows themselves to go back and start over.
I can't speak for anyone besides myself, and from my point I really enjoyed this book. The art and illustration are great, and it is not some cheap quick paperback one off, they people behind this took time and care putting this together.
Mr. Smart and Mr. Sellers should be proud of the work on display. Amassing this much material for a book about a horror franchise is truly impressive and I know as a zombie fan and a film director myself a lot of love, heart and work went into this and I am sure the reader and end user will feel the same way.
If you're a fan of The Return of the Living Dead (forget the sequels, just a fan pf Part 1) you have everything you need to know... A highly recommended buy.
Gary Ugarek
wrier/director
Deadlands 2: Trapped
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Being a huge fan of the first 3 Living Dead movies in the series, this is my dream come true.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this book and made it happen. I am loving reading it so much.
I know this fan is very appreciative.
Thanks!!!
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this book and made it happen. I am loving reading it so much.
I know this fan is very appreciative.
Thanks!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is an essential guide to the film franchise. Full of exclusive, high quality images never seen before.
A must buy!
A must buy!
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Only for hardcore fans
All that you need to know about The Return of the Living Dead franchise. A lot of productions photos, preproduction designs and interviews with everybody. I only miss a hardcover!
Published 2 months ago by Miguel Angel Tejero
Great Book....Brainzzzzzzzzz
If you like just the first film and the second like me (have seen the third) not the others, then buy! Its full of production pictures, SFX, the stars then and now. For £10. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. K. johnson
ROTLD Brilliant
I"v been a fan of ROTLD ever since it first came out in the eighties.I didnt know any books about the films existed until i came across this while browsing for zombie books on... Read more
Published 12 months ago by M. S. Packman
brains
Of course ROTLD 1 is in my opinion one of the greatest Zombie films ever, like many fan ive been waiting years for this book to happen. Read more
Published 16 months ago by A. Hargreaves
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