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The Walking Dead - TV Series on AMC ( Comic and Un-aired Spoilers unwelcome!)
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Re: The Walking Dead - TV Series on AMC
I was pleasantly surprised with this show. My sister who is a long time horror fan...in my eyes a few degrees less then myself...said it was really boring. I never really read the books..I have to admit I just judged it to be a part of the ongoing zombie phenomenon that Sean of the dead unfortunately brought back to life. If the books are half as similar as the show I was very wrong..
I came in thinking it was gonna be that way...but I didn't think it was at all.
my highlights:
shooting the dead girl at the beginning. the first death in a show is a child? very brutal and ballsy for tv...hell, even showing it like they did is ballsy for movies.
the slowly set up scenes and atmosphere of the show is reminiscent of something from the early 70's like omega man or something. it builds suspense and gives you a feel for the overwhelming situation.
the father and son he meets dealing with the death and undeath of the mother is something zombie fans have seen many times before, but somehow they pulled it off.
In conclusion...this show has really impressed me with its ability to make nearly cliched situations and source material filled with depth and emotion. I don't know if youve ever had a nightmare with zombies in it...I have and it's been scarier then any movie ive ever seen.. this show comes close to that. I haven't really felt overwhelmed or creeped out with zombies since night of the living dead...maybe dawn of the dead too, in a funner way.
romero made these zombies relatable human beings at first...fulci's were mostly just monsters in zombi. (in city of the living dead it is more like ghosts of former loved ones..closer to this)
I really can't praise this show enough for showing the overwhelming sadness and creepiness that would ultimately come with this sort of a situation. I think the trends of horror in general make movies self aware and too afraid to go "serious." Not that this show is overly bleak or serious though.
It's well done so far. I look forward to seeing them keep it up.
I was pleasantly surprised with this show. My sister who is a long time horror fan...in my eyes a few degrees less then myself...said it was really boring. I never really read the books..I have to admit I just judged it to be a part of the ongoing zombie phenomenon that Sean of the dead unfortunately brought back to life. If the books are half as similar as the show I was very wrong..
I came in thinking it was gonna be that way...but I didn't think it was at all.
my highlights:
shooting the dead girl at the beginning. the first death in a show is a child? very brutal and ballsy for tv...hell, even showing it like they did is ballsy for movies.
the slowly set up scenes and atmosphere of the show is reminiscent of something from the early 70's like omega man or something. it builds suspense and gives you a feel for the overwhelming situation.
the father and son he meets dealing with the death and undeath of the mother is something zombie fans have seen many times before, but somehow they pulled it off.
In conclusion...this show has really impressed me with its ability to make nearly cliched situations and source material filled with depth and emotion. I don't know if youve ever had a nightmare with zombies in it...I have and it's been scarier then any movie ive ever seen.. this show comes close to that. I haven't really felt overwhelmed or creeped out with zombies since night of the living dead...maybe dawn of the dead too, in a funner way.
romero made these zombies relatable human beings at first...fulci's were mostly just monsters in zombi. (in city of the living dead it is more like ghosts of former loved ones..closer to this)
I really can't praise this show enough for showing the overwhelming sadness and creepiness that would ultimately come with this sort of a situation. I think the trends of horror in general make movies self aware and too afraid to go "serious." Not that this show is overly bleak or serious though.
It's well done so far. I look forward to seeing them keep it up.
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Re: The Walking Dead - TV Series on AMC
I have to agree with ya!
I'm fine with thebut hope they lose theprison story linepart.chopped hand
Personally I think they are going to go with the chopped off hand thing. When that character was introduced by the closeup of him putting the ax into the cutting stump, the first thing that popped into my head was "Someone is going to be forced to lose a limb to that thing".
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Well I caved in and bought the 1st compedium and the omnibus vol 2 and pre-ordered 3. Hopefully one day I will get my hands on the omnibus vol 1 at a halfway decent price.
I don't think I'm going to read them just yet though.....but then again, maybe curiosity will get the better of me.
Well I caved in and bought the 1st compedium and the omnibus vol 2 and pre-ordered 3. Hopefully one day I will get my hands on the omnibus vol 1 at a halfway decent price.
I don't think I'm going to read them just yet though.....but then again, maybe curiosity will get the better of me.
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I like the softcover trades myself. The Omni's and Compendum are really great for sure, but the wait for those to come out is way too long for me.
Some of the best stuff in the medium IMO, I'm dying for the next trade myself!!
I like the softcover trades myself. The Omni's and Compendum are really great for sure, but the wait for those to come out is way too long for me.
Some of the best stuff in the medium IMO, I'm dying for the next trade myself!!
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As great as the Compendium is as a collection, I don't like reading from such a thick book in my hands. I really like the smaller graphic novels better, though I would really like to get a look at the hardcover volumes.
As great as the Compendium is as a collection, I don't like reading from such a thick book in my hands. I really like the smaller graphic novels better, though I would really like to get a look at the hardcover volumes.
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I love how a slow burning plot and character development is considered "boring" by some of today's generation.
There was absolutely not a dull, boring or dead (heh) moment in the entirety of that episode.
I also wonder how long it will take the masses to catch up on the fact that the title isn't really referring to the zombies, but the survivors.
This isn't about zombies at all. That's just the surface conceit. It's about everyday people and how they react and are forced to start living when all of the things that really matter (but have been taken for granted) are stripped away.
I love how a slow burning plot and character development is considered "boring" by some of today's generation.
There was absolutely not a dull, boring or dead (heh) moment in the entirety of that episode.
I also wonder how long it will take the masses to catch up on the fact that the title isn't really referring to the zombies, but the survivors.
This isn't about zombies at all. That's just the surface conceit. It's about everyday people and how they react and are forced to start living when all of the things that really matter (but have been taken for granted) are stripped away.
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Re: The Walking Dead - TV Series on AMC
Who called it boring?
Who called it boring?
Re: The Walking Dead - TV Series on AMC
Seditionary said his sister said it was " really boring", and I've seen that same complaint from other members of today's ADD youth, like "the end was cool but it started slow".
Seditionary said his sister said it was " really boring", and I've seen that same complaint from other members of today's ADD youth, like "the end was cool but it started slow".
Mad Old Lu
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Re: The Walking Dead - TV Series on AMC
Here's the first comic book issue online if anyone wants to check it out:
https://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?gid=1358
And this is apparently a fan-made intro to the show, with graphics from the comics:
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Here's the first comic book issue online if anyone wants to check it out:
https://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?gid=1358
And this is apparently a fan-made intro to the show, with graphics from the comics:
<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/-TWCXE0hsbQ?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="https://www.youtube.com/v/-TWCXE0hsbQ?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>
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I would say to read them. Just judging from the pilot, the TV show will be different enough to not be completely predictable. And honestly, the comic will give you a greater appreciation IMO of the characters and where they're headed. GREAT STUFF!!!!
I would say to read them. Just judging from the pilot, the TV show will be different enough to not be completely predictable. And honestly, the comic will give you a greater appreciation IMO of the characters and where they're headed. GREAT STUFF!!!!
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Agreed, you just need to experience Kirkmans writing. Some of the best stuff out there.
Agreed, you just need to experience Kirkmans writing. Some of the best stuff out there.
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Loved the first episode.
Enter my contest (through signature link) to win your own zombie. closes tonight.
Loved the first episode.
Enter my contest (through signature link) to win your own zombie. closes tonight.
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Thanks for posting that! Just read through it, and while it is fantastic, the show has taken the source material to new heights in my opinion.
Thanks for posting that! Just read through it, and while it is fantastic, the show has taken the source material to new heights in my opinion.
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my sister is 29, pal.
Maybe she just drinks too much and was too hung over from the weekend.
It's funny that most of my post is disregarded besides like the first line that seems to set people off without really listening. I'm with you...I liked the show..no judgement. It seems like I'm getting lobbed into the ADD youth category.
You can't really blame younger people for thinking something is slow or boring when, I'd gather for the most part, that the dawn of the dead remake is the most relevant recent zombie movie for them. I don't watch television because of all the quick camera and music changes that are constant in most shows and in commercials. Its the opposite of relaxing for me. If I watch a show I watch it on my computer with no commercials.
They've been remaking great movies and pumping them up with action and violence for a pretty long while.
Hopefully this show can help people realize the importance of taking their time to set up suspense and atmosphere in horror themes.
my sister is 29, pal.
Maybe she just drinks too much and was too hung over from the weekend.
It's funny that most of my post is disregarded besides like the first line that seems to set people off without really listening. I'm with you...I liked the show..no judgement. It seems like I'm getting lobbed into the ADD youth category.
You can't really blame younger people for thinking something is slow or boring when, I'd gather for the most part, that the dawn of the dead remake is the most relevant recent zombie movie for them. I don't watch television because of all the quick camera and music changes that are constant in most shows and in commercials. Its the opposite of relaxing for me. If I watch a show I watch it on my computer with no commercials.
They've been remaking great movies and pumping them up with action and violence for a pretty long while.
Hopefully this show can help people realize the importance of taking their time to set up suspense and atmosphere in horror themes.
UTtoyfan
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I finally got to watch this online today as I have no cable. Excellent start to a great show!!
https://www.amctv.com/originals/The...7333001&bclid=648729362001&bctid=659216515001
And now this will be my only post here until I buy the Blu-ray set (which will most likely be an instant first day purchase) since they will only put the Pilot online for free.
I finally got to watch this online today as I have no cable. Excellent start to a great show!!
https://www.amctv.com/originals/The...7333001&bclid=648729362001&bctid=659216515001
And now this will be my only post here until I buy the Blu-ray set (which will most likely be an instant first day purchase) since they will only put the Pilot online for free.
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iTunes, $2.99 per episode. You're welcome.
I finally got to watch this online today as I have no cable. Excellent start to a great show!!
https://www.amctv.com/originals/The...7333001&bclid=648729362001&bctid=659216515001
And now this will be my only post here until I buy the Blu-ray set (which will most likely be an instant first day purchase) since they will only put the Pilot online for free.
iTunes, $2.99 per episode. You're welcome.
UTtoyfan
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Yuck, I'd rather pay $74 for the BLu-ray.
iTunes, $2.99 per episode. You're welcome.
Yuck, I'd rather pay $74 for the BLu-ray.
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