Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Starring: Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Jake Weber
Director: Zack Snyder
Country: USA
Genre: Horror
It’s no secret that the first decade of the 2000s have bred handfuls upon handfuls of remakes of older films, particularly in the horror genre. Most of these remakes are completely forgettable; cheap thrills made for bored teens on a weekend evening. But of those handfuls, there are a select few that show their respect for the source material and separate themselves by creating something else wholly inventive. Zack Snyder’s debut is one of those rare remakes that use the original as inspiration to expand on other ideas and themes in the concept. His direction his highly stylized, the story deals with hints of humanity, and there are plenty of jumps, scares, and blood-dripping amusement. Character development isn’t abandoned to make room for flimsy tension, drama isn’t sacrificed to make room for concept. Romero’s original is a milestone in the horror genre leaving some big shoes to fill, but Snyder’s remake can boast that it was one of the more entertaining films of 2004.
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Tags: Horror, Remake, Suspense, Violent, Zombies
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