Land of the Dead Unrated Director's Cut DVD Specs
by Caretaker

Source: Official Site

10.04.2005  
 

In just a few short weeks, we will finally be able to add to our collections the unrated director's cut of George A. Romero's Land of the Dead. Prior to the DVD release, Fangoria, National Cinemedia, and Universal Studios will be sponsoring a one-night only screening of this cut on Monday, October 17th, Click here for more information on this special night.

The fans will finally get to see George's true vision for this film in all it's blood, guts and gory. I can't wait. Here is some information on the film and DVD specs for both the rated and unrated DVDs to be released on Tuesday, October 18th.

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Here is the official line from Universal on the release:

RATED "R" SYNOPSIS

Legendary filmmaker George A. Romero returns to unleash his new zombie masterpiece! Starring Simon Baker, Dennis Hopper and John Leguizamo, Romero's latest undead epic finds humanity's last remnants battling to survive the unspeakable truth: The ravenous zombie hordes besieging their fortified city are evolving

UNRATED SYNOPSIS
 

Legendary filmmaker George A. Romero returns to unleash his new zombie masterpiece! Starring Simon Baker, Dennis Hopper and John Leguizamo, Romero's latest undead epic finds humanity's last remnants battling to survive the unspeakable truth: The ravenous zombie hordes besieging their fortified city are evolving

BONUS FEATURES (Both Versions)

UNDEAD AGAIN: THE MAKING OF LAND OF THE DEAD - Go behind-the-scenes and onto the set for an insider's look at the blood, sweat and more blood that went into the creation of George A. Romero's most spectacular zombie film yet!

A DAY WITH THE LIVING DEAD - From "first call" to "wrap," star John Leguizamo takes you on a humorous personal tour through an entire working day.

THE REMAINING BITS - These tasty deleted scenes are definitely not your average movie leftovers!

FEATURE COMMENTARY - Director George A. Romero guides you through his newest monsterpiece.

WHEN SHAUN MET GEORGE - Stars from the cult hit Shaun of the Dead (Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright) have some ghoulish fun the cast and crew during their cameos.

UNRATED EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES

BRINGING THE DEAD TO LIFE - The film's makeup artist Greg Nicotero offers insight into the fine art of crafting a convincing creepy zombie.

BRINGING THE STORYBOARDS TO LIFE- A step-by-step comparison of storyboard drawings and the final terrifying result captured on film.

ZOMBIE EFFECTS: FROM GREEN SCREEN TO FINISHED SCENE- See how zombie-actors, an unfinished set and computer-generated imagery combine to create the chilling illusion of reality.

SCENES OF CARNAGE- A killer music video featuring the movie's most outlandish scenes!

SCREAM TESTS: ZOMBIE CASTING CALL- Real-life and computer-generated zombies strut their undead stuff!
 

The fine folks at Universal have been cool enough to offer us a couple of copies of the DVD to giveaway to you fans who might want to win one. Just send your name and complete mailing address to us here. We will collect all the entries from now till October 18th at which time we will choose a couple of names from all the entries and those folk will get a copy of the DVD.

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