- Format: PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 4
- Classification: 18
- Studio: Arrow
- DVD Release Date: 23 Jun 2008
- Run Time: 320 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B001B42DWW
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 31,077 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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George Romero re-defined the horror genre with the three films included in this boxset and also invented the so-called 'living dead' sub-genre. This boxset is a flip-book with the discs inside.
Night of the Living Dead (1968) - Shot in black and white, two people go to visit a grave when they are attacked by zombies. One survives and resides in a boarded up farmhouse with other survivors. Ahead of it's time and whilst it's shock tactics may be feeble by today's standards, there's no doubting it's influence over the horror genre for decades to come. 8/10
Features: None
Dawn of the Dead (1978) - Some would say it is a great satire of the horror genre, others would say it is a blatant gorefest. It pulls of both gloriously and whilst it may dissapoint those looking for a scary horror movie, those who appreciate the humour will surely be rewarded. A must-see. 9/10
Features: 127 minute theatrical version of the film, 'The Dead Will Walk' Documentary, Commentary by director George Romero and producer Richard P.Rubenstein, Radio and TV spots and photo gallery.
Day of the Dead (1985) - Regarded as the worst of the trilogy, it was at the time but know it has claimed a good status among horror fans. It is more of an excersise in gory effects than great film-making but overall still great. Some even consider this the best of the trilogy. 8/10
Features: Commentary with special effects team (on the feature disc). (The fourth disc of this set is just Day of the Dead features) 'The Many Days of the Dead' 39 minute documentary, behind the scenes, photo galleries and trailers.
This is the set with the most features this side of the Atlantic, if you have access to region 1 dvd's, then opt for the 4 disc ultimate edition of Dawn of the Dead and the millennium edition of Night of the Living Dead.
Night of the Living Dead (1968) - Shot in black and white, two people go to visit a grave when they are attacked by zombies. One survives and resides in a boarded up farmhouse with other survivors. Ahead of it's time and whilst it's shock tactics may be feeble by today's standards, there's no doubting it's influence over the horror genre for decades to come. 8/10
Features: None
Dawn of the Dead (1978) - Some would say it is a great satire of the horror genre, others would say it is a blatant gorefest. It pulls of both gloriously and whilst it may dissapoint those looking for a scary horror movie, those who appreciate the humour will surely be rewarded. A must-see. 9/10
Features: 127 minute theatrical version of the film, 'The Dead Will Walk' Documentary, Commentary by director George Romero and producer Richard P.Rubenstein, Radio and TV spots and photo gallery.
Day of the Dead (1985) - Regarded as the worst of the trilogy, it was at the time but know it has claimed a good status among horror fans. It is more of an excersise in gory effects than great film-making but overall still great. Some even consider this the best of the trilogy. 8/10
Features: Commentary with special effects team (on the feature disc). (The fourth disc of this set is just Day of the Dead features) 'The Many Days of the Dead' 39 minute documentary, behind the scenes, photo galleries and trailers.
This is the set with the most features this side of the Atlantic, if you have access to region 1 dvd's, then opt for the 4 disc ultimate edition of Dawn of the Dead and the millennium edition of Night of the Living Dead.
Just a quick word first on the two reviewers who gave this collection 4 out of 5- be ashamed of yourselfs.
Onto the movies. Well you all know the stories by now so I will not go on about those too much.
George Romero created the most intense and gore filled horror trilogy of all time with these movies. It was never about the zombies of course but all about humanity and how when push comes to shove we are just as bad if not worse than them.
Night of the Living Dead is of course a genuine classic, that is able to keep up the tension for the full 90 plus minutes. And there are some great gore scenes in here as well even though it was made in 1968. The first twenty minutes are still terrifying and I have always called this section pure horror. It's wonderful.
Ten years later Romero followed up with Dawn a new word in spelling classic.
Over the years you just run out of words for this wonderful movie. It's like three movies in one with so many stories and characters being involved. Act 1,2,3 and it all works. To boot the acting is top draw and the gore is aplenty.
Finally Day of the Dead. Now when this movie was released it had a lot to live up to and critics slammed the movie. Bad choice. This movie has it's own set of atmospheres and deserves a 5 star rating also. The acting is brilliant and again Romero is not afraid to let us character build before seeing tons of blood. And oh boy when the blood flows, it flows. Honestly even for a movie that is over 25 years old you will probably find yourself looking away at some of the death scenes. And what of the last 25 mins climax? Blood and guts baby.
Day may not be as strong as Night and Dawn but it's a brilliant third and final trilogy. This is just an amazing box set that comes with hours of addtional footage and interviews. I loved every single blood curdling moment.
Onto the movies. Well you all know the stories by now so I will not go on about those too much.
George Romero created the most intense and gore filled horror trilogy of all time with these movies. It was never about the zombies of course but all about humanity and how when push comes to shove we are just as bad if not worse than them.
Night of the Living Dead is of course a genuine classic, that is able to keep up the tension for the full 90 plus minutes. And there are some great gore scenes in here as well even though it was made in 1968. The first twenty minutes are still terrifying and I have always called this section pure horror. It's wonderful.
Ten years later Romero followed up with Dawn a new word in spelling classic.
Over the years you just run out of words for this wonderful movie. It's like three movies in one with so many stories and characters being involved. Act 1,2,3 and it all works. To boot the acting is top draw and the gore is aplenty.
Finally Day of the Dead. Now when this movie was released it had a lot to live up to and critics slammed the movie. Bad choice. This movie has it's own set of atmospheres and deserves a 5 star rating also. The acting is brilliant and again Romero is not afraid to let us character build before seeing tons of blood. And oh boy when the blood flows, it flows. Honestly even for a movie that is over 25 years old you will probably find yourself looking away at some of the death scenes. And what of the last 25 mins climax? Blood and guts baby.
Day may not be as strong as Night and Dawn but it's a brilliant third and final trilogy. This is just an amazing box set that comes with hours of addtional footage and interviews. I loved every single blood curdling moment.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Dead Good
the front cover art isn't great and a tad predictable but the 3 films are zombie/horror classics. if you like zombie films or even just films these are a must have. Read more
Published 11 months ago by George
The two best zombie films
This box set comes with 4 DVDs, 1 DVD is a bonus DVD and the other 3 are the actual zombie films. Straight away I'm going to say something that will offend most Romero fans when I... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jon
Dead Trilogy
Im a huge fan of the dead trilogy and Night of the living dead is my favourite because it's a classic, i also like Dawn of the Dead as there was some funny moments in the film,but... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. A. Mehta
Dead Entertaining
Some of the best zombie films out there in a nice box set. Would urge you to give it a go.
Published 18 months ago by Andrew A. Carmichael
Zombies everywhere
Not much to say as these are the best zombie films ever made this is a great box set Which includes night of the living dead, dawn of the dead and day of the dead plus a bonus disc... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Videodrome
classics!
romero's classic dead films, still great to watch an at a great price too. much better than the recent remakes an sequels!
Published on 23 May 2010 by M. Pearce
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