Night of the Living Dead: Origins. That’s a thought that should both astonish and horrify all at the same time. While there was already one remake, and as far as I’m concerned it’s the gold standard of remakes, I’m not too sure about a new “remake“…especially one that’s billing itself as, get this–an American-style anime.
Like I said, it’s called Night of the Living Dead: Origins, and they’re meaning to have it explore some of the characters’ backstories. On the one hand, that’s kind of an interesting idea–I like the thought of figuring out everybody’s backstories myself. Sure, we know the Coopers got to the farmhouse, but do we really know how? And which version of Cooper will they follow: the jackass from the remake or the helpful one from the original? I don’t know, and that’s what this movie should help explain. What about Tommy and Judy Rose? And what happened to Ben in Evans City? How did he KNOW it was a “war zone”? There are some good questions here that a remake could help explore, but I find myself skeptical of Hollywood’s ability to handle the remake. Especially since they’re handing the remake over to a couple guys that don’t have much of a filmography that I’ve even heard of. But seeing as how Night of the Living Dead is now public domain, if I remember correctly, it’s not like there’s anything stopping anyone else from doing the job right.
No word on release dates just yet, but hopefully we’ll be hearing more about this in short order.
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION GIVEAWAY
Chaos descends upon the world as the brains of the recently deceased become inexplicably reanimated, causing the dead to rise and feed on human flesh. Check out the features; there is even the original script.
Post your name and I will draw the winner Friday, May 30th. I will even throw in DIARY OF THE DEAD.
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
 Special Features
- Audio Commentary by Writer/Director George A. Romero, Producer/Actor Karl Hardman, Actress Marilyn Eastman and Writer John A. Russo
- Audio Commentary by Producer Russel W. Streiner, Production Manager Vince Survinski, Judith O’Dea, Actor Bill Hinzman, Actress Kyra Schon and Actor Keith Wayne
- One For The Fire:Â The Legacy of Night Of The Living Dead
- Duane Jones” Final Interview
- Speak To The Dead
- Night Of The Living Dead Trailer
- Still Gallery
- Original Script DVD-ROM
DIARY OF THE DEAD
A group of film students are making an independent horror film when they become trapped in a world being consumed by flesh-eating zombies. In an obsessive, unflinching eye, one filmmaker documents each death on camera. As the lucky survivors take final refuge, the film continues to roll, recording every detail for future generations… if any survive. This movie is just too scary for me.
Special Features include:
- View Film With Audio Commentary By Writer/Director George Romero, Director Of Photography Adam Swica And Editor Michael Doherty
- Character Confessionals
- The First Week
- The Roots
- Familiar Voices
- For The Record: The Making Of Diary Of The Dead
 NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Chaos descends upon the world as the brains of the recently deceased become inexplicably reanimated, causing the dead to rise and feed on human flesh. Check out the features; there is even the original script.
DVD Special Features
- Audio Commentary by Writer/Director George A. Romero, Producer/Actor Karl Hardman, Actress Marilyn Eastman and Writer John A. Russo
- Audio Commentary by Producer Russel W. Streiner, Production Manager Vince Survinski, Judith O’Dea, Actor Bill Hinzman, Actress Kyra Schon and Actor Keith Wayne
- One For The Fire:Â The Legacy of Night Of The Living Dead
- Duane Jones” Final Interview
- Speak To The Dead
- Night Of The Living Dead Trailer
- Still Gallery
- Original Script DVD-ROM