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Arguably the biggest hit of the US 2010 television season, the apocalypse drama The Walking Dead pulls the zombie subgenre out of its overexposed doldrums and finds, ironically enough, the humanity and emotion beneath its rotting shell. Produced by Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption) and Gale Anne Hurd (Aliens) and based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead follows a band of Atlanta-based survivors of a viral outbreak that has caused the dead to rise up and consume the living. The group's nominal leader is a sheriff's deputy (Andrew Lincoln) who wakes from a gunshot-induced coma to find the world in disarray and his wife (Sarah Wayne Callies, Prison Break) and son missing. His search for his family and the survivors' attempts to make sense of their lives in the wake of the outbreak is handled with intelligence and sensitivity, which helps to elevate the show beyond the grindhouse take on zombies, which favours spilled guts over character development. That's not to say that the blood doesn't flow plentifully here: the special effects are on par with zombie-movie mayhem, but again, they aren't the show's raison d'être. Solid performances, including Jon Bernthal as Lincoln's partner, Jeffrey DeMunn as the group's leading rationalist, and Michael Rooker and Norman Reedus as a pair of trouble-making rednecks, and gripping suspense make each of the first season's six episodes compelling from start to finish for both horror fans and those who dislike the genre as a whole.
The two-disc set of The Walking Dead's first season includes all six episodes, as well as a number of making-of extras, including the show's conception and production, a talk with Robert Kirkman (he's a fan), a look at the makeup by KNB Studios, and the show's panel at the 2010 ComicCon. All of the principal players on both sides of the camera are given adequate screen time to discuss their vision for the show, its influences (George Romero, naturally), and the challenges of depicting the end of civilisation on a budget. --Paul Gaita
The two-disc set of The Walking Dead's first season includes all six episodes, as well as a number of making-of extras, including the show's conception and production, a talk with Robert Kirkman (he's a fan), a look at the makeup by KNB Studios, and the show's panel at the 2010 ComicCon. All of the principal players on both sides of the camera are given adequate screen time to discuss their vision for the show, its influences (George Romero, naturally), and the challenges of depicting the end of civilisation on a budget. --Paul Gaita
DVD Description
Based on a graphic novel, the drama follows Rick Grimes, a sheriff’s deputy played by British actor Andrew Lincoln (This Life), who wakes from a coma only to find that the country has been overrun by zombies.
Featurettes:
• The Making of The Walking Dead
• Inside The Walking Dead: Episode 1-6
• A Sneak Peek with Robert Kirkman
• Behind The Scenes: Zombie Make-Up Tips
• Convention Panel with Producers
• The Walking Dead Trailer
Extra Footage:
• Zombie School
• Bicycle Girl
• On Set with Robert Kirkman
• Hanging with Steven Yeun
• Inside Dale’s RV
• On Set with Andrew Lincoln
Stills from The Walking Dead - Season 1 (Click for larger image)
Featurettes:
• The Making of The Walking Dead
• Inside The Walking Dead: Episode 1-6
• A Sneak Peek with Robert Kirkman
• Behind The Scenes: Zombie Make-Up Tips
• Convention Panel with Producers
• The Walking Dead Trailer
Extra Footage:
• Zombie School
• Bicycle Girl
• On Set with Robert Kirkman
• Hanging with Steven Yeun
• Inside Dale’s RV
• On Set with Andrew Lincoln
Stills from The Walking Dead - Season 1 (Click for larger image)
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46 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was very disappointed to learn that this DVD differs slightly to what was shown on TV.
Some scenes of violence have been cut (NOT by the BBFC I hasten to add) which is a great shame and
a let-down for many of the fans of this excellent series.
Some scenes of violence have been cut (NOT by the BBFC I hasten to add) which is a great shame and
a let-down for many of the fans of this excellent series.
120 of 135 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The Walking dead is a marvellous 5-star show for any fan of the zombie genre.
But! Zombie-fans like their gore, and much or it has been removed from this DVD release.
If you want to see this show the way it should be seen, buy a Region 1 release, not this one.
But! Zombie-fans like their gore, and much or it has been removed from this DVD release.
If you want to see this show the way it should be seen, buy a Region 1 release, not this one.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Wow, this series has blown my mind, great charactors, great story and amazingly awesome zombies, very believable, acting is great.
I'm a huge zombie fan and often zombie movies get compared to the remake of Dawn of the Dead, not only do I believe the walking dead to be in the same league, but surpasses the previous bench marks, as a series it is afforded time to tell a real story and develop real charactors.
Blu-ray does the high budget and great make up justice, zombies are believable and detailed even in full HD
I can not wait for series 2, hopefuly we get more than 6 episodes
I give this 5 stars, not just based on it being great for the zombie genre but for its high quality compared with all genres.
I'm a huge zombie fan and often zombie movies get compared to the remake of Dawn of the Dead, not only do I believe the walking dead to be in the same league, but surpasses the previous bench marks, as a series it is afforded time to tell a real story and develop real charactors.
Blu-ray does the high budget and great make up justice, zombies are believable and detailed even in full HD
I can not wait for series 2, hopefuly we get more than 6 episodes
I give this 5 stars, not just based on it being great for the zombie genre but for its high quality compared with all genres.
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Love this TV series, every episode gets better and better!
Season 2 was even more amazing, can't wait for Season 3!!!
Season 2 was even more amazing, can't wait for Season 3!!!
Published 8 days ago by Ms. S. L. Tolley
Superb show, UK release not up to scratch
This is currently my favorite show on TV but the UK release of this blu-ray was a let down for me. The episodes are slightly cut and there is a lack of special features. Read more
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I bought this on the spur of the moment, following a recommendation from a friend. And what a great recommendation that was! This series was just great from start to finish. Read more
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From the very first episode I was hooked, I needed to know what happened next, and ended up watching 3 episodes the first night I got. Read more
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