Dawn of the Dead: Ultimate Edition (1978)
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Release Date	September 7th, 2004
Genre	Horror
Edition	4 Discs DVD
Format	DVD
Disc Aspect Ratio	1.85:1 (Theatre Wide-Screen)
MPAA Rating	NR Not rated
Studio	Anchor Bay
UPC	013131216790
Number of Discs	4
Disc Sides	4
Production Year	1978
Plot	Director George A. Romero's epic sequel to his legendary Night of the Living Dead has firmly established itself as the equal of its ground-breaking predecessor. Though shot in 1978 -- ten years after the first films' release -- Dawn's story begins as if the events in Night had happened only a few months before: after shambling armies of the recently-dead take over every major city -- seeking warm human flesh for food -- the U.S. government imposes a state of martial law, sending in special National Guard units to attack and destroy zombie infestation where they find it. Two members of one such unit, Peter (Ken Foree) and Roger (Scott Reiniger) have been tasked to overthrow a nest of zombies in a Pittsburgh housing project (one of the film's most explicitly gory scenes). When the job turns ugly and Peter is forced to terminate his own berserk, racist commanding officer, the pair decide to split the outfit with the help of his friend Stephen (David Emge), a traffic pilot for WGON-TV, and the station's floor manager, Stephen's girlfriend Frances (Gaylen Ross). Together they steal the station's helicopter and head for less-populated areas, but after some narrow scrapes with flesh-hungry redneck ghouls in the country outside Harrisburg, they opt for a more secure hideout. Eventually they find the perfect solution: a massive, sprawling shopping mall. After the lengthy process of purging the building of zombies is complete, the four secure themselves snugly in the miniature city, consigned to live out their lives in a dull but cushy consumer's paradise... but the arrival of a menacing gang of nomadic bikers proves that this is not to be. With their survival instincts weakened by a mallful of toys and trinkets, the crew are again forced to face grim reality as they face both living and undead foes in a final battle. Romero's excellent, multi-layered story combines high-adventure heroics, three-dimensional characters and explicit gore (by the always masterful Tom Savini, who plays a small role as a leering biker) to excellent effect. The subtext comparing the glassy-eyed behavior patterns of the ghouls to those of American consumers is clear, but not overdone: "It's some kind of instinct," Stephen comments, observing the zombies' attraction to the mall; "This was an important place in their lives." Despite the glimmer of hope offered by the film's closing scene, the outlook for humankind is grim. Perhaps it is Frannie who best expresses Dawn's outlook for humanity: "We're not gonna make it, are we?" Several versions of this film are available on video, including a faster-paced European version edited by overseas distributor Dario Argento and a "Director's Cut" with a great deal of exposition restored (though Romero is quoted as having preferred the unrated cut released initially to U.S. theaters). The shooting script also contains a more downbeat ending, which was never filmed. ~ Cavett Binion, All Movie Guide

Special Features

U.S. Theatrical Version:

Widescreen presentation (1.85:1) enhanced for 16 x 9 TVs

Audio commentary with writer/director George A. Romero, makeup effects creator Tom Savini, and assistant director Chris Romero (moderated by DVD producer Perry Martin)

Theatrical trailers

TV spots

Radio spots

Poster & advertising gallery

George A. Romero bio

Comic book preview

Presented in 5.1 DTS Surround Sound, 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound, 2.0 Dolby Surround, and original Mono

Extended Version:

Widescreen presentation (1.85:1) enhanced for 16 x 9 TVs

Audio commentary with producer Richard P. Rubinstein (moderated by DVD producer Perry Martin)

Monroeville Mall commercial

Behind-the-scenes photo gallery

Memorabilia gallery

Production stills

Presented in original Mono

European Version:

Widescreen presentation (1.85:1) enhanced for 16 x 9 TVs

Audio commentary with actors David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger, and Gaylen Ross

International theatrical trailers

U.K. TV spots

International lobby card gallery

International poster & advertising gallery

International pressbook gallery

Home video & soundtrack artwork

Dario Argento bio

Presented in 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound, 2.0 Dolby Surround, and original Mono

Documentaries:

"The Dead Will Walk": An all-new documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew members Claudio Argento, Dario Argento, Pat Buba, Tony Buba, Zilla Clinton, David Crawford, David Early, David Emge, Ken Foree, Michael Gornick, John Harrison, Clayton Hill, Sharon Ceccatti-Hill, Jim Krut, Leonard Lies, Scott H. Reiniger, Chris Romero, George A. Romero, Gaylen Ross, Tom Savini, and Claudio Simonetti

"Roy Frumkes' Document of the Dead": The original documentary filmed during the making of Dawn of the Dead by filmmaker Roy Frumkes

On-set home movies with audio commentary from zombie extra Robert Langer

Monroeville Mall tour with actor Ken Foree

Chapters

Side #1 -- Dawn of the Dead - U.S. Theatrical Version

1. Breakdown (Main Titles) [5:44]

2. Ghetto Holocaust [5:23]

3. Slaughter of the Living Dead [5:17]

4. Getting Out [4:23]

5. The Airport [5:18]

6. Running on Empty [1:04]

7. Refuge [4:48]

8. Mall of Monsters [4:49]

9. Shopping Spree [5:33]

10. Don't Open the Door [9:22]

11. Home, Hellish Home [3:10]

12. Pure Motorized Instinct [3:45]

13. Hauling Ass [10:18]

14. Guns, Glory and Gore [3:41]

15. No Backing Out [6:18]

16. Cleaning House [6:42]

17. When There's No More Room in Hell [6:11]

18. Life as Usual [7:29]

19. The Invaders [7:44]

20. Say Goodbye, Creeps! [7:06]

21. Feast of the Dead [3:52]

22. Friend No More [2:09]

23. Escape to Nowhere [4:44]

24. End Credits [1:56]

Side #2 -- Dawn of the Dead - Extended Version

1. Breakdown (Main Titles) [5:44]

2. Ghetto Holocaust [5:23]

3. Slaughter of the Living Dead [5:17]

4. Getting Out [4:23]

5. The Airport [5:18]

6. Running on Empty [1:04]

7. Refuge [4:48]

8. Mall of Monsters [4:49]

9. Shopping Spree [5:33]

10. Don't Open the Door [9:22]

11. Home, Hellish Home [3:10]

12. Pure Motorized Instinct [3:45]

13. Hauling Ass [10:18]

14. Guns, Glory and Gore [3:41]

15. No Backing Out [6:18]

16. Cleaning House [6:42]

17. When There's No More Room in Hell [6:11]

18. Life as Usual [7:29]

19. The Invaders [7:44]

20. Say Goodbye, Creeps! [7:06]

21. Feast of the Dead [3:52]

22. Friend No More [2:09]

23. Escape to Nowhere [4:44]

24. End Credits [1:56]

Side #3 -- Dawn of the Dead - European Version

1. Breakdown (Main Titles) [5:44]

2. Ghetto Holocaust [5:23]

3. Slaughter of the Living Dead [5:17]

4. Getting Out [4:23]

5. The Airport [5:18]

6. Running on Empty [1:04]

7. Refuge [4:48]

8. Mall of Monsters [4:49]

9. Shopping Spree [5:33]

10. Don't Open the Door [9:22]

11. Home, Hellish Home [3:10]

12. Pure Motorized Instinct [3:45]

13. Hauling Ass [10:18]

14. Guns, Glory and Gore [3:41]

15. No Backing Out [6:18]

16. Cleaning House [6:42]

17. When There's No More Room in Hell [6:11]

18. Life as Usual [7:29]

19. The Invaders [7:44]

20. Say Goodbye, Creeps! [7:06]

21. Feast of the Dead [3:52]

22. Friend No More [2:09]

23. Escape to Nowhere [4:44]

24. End Credits [1:56]

Side #1 -- Dawn of the Dead - U.S. Theatrical Version

Chapter Selections

Extras

Trailers

U.S. Trailer #1

U.S. Trailer #2

TV Spots

Spot #1

Spot #2

Spot #3

Radio Spots

Spot #1 (:60)

Spot #2 (:60)

Spot #3 (:60)

Spot #4 (:30)

Spot #5 (:30)

Spot #6 (:30)

Spot #7 (:30)

Spot #8 (:30)

Spot #9 (:30)

Commentary

Dolby Digital 5.1

DTS

Dolby Surround 2.0

Mono

Commentary With Writer/Director George A. Romero, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini and Assistant Director Chris Romero. Moderated By Perry Martin

Play

Poster & Advertising Gallery

George A. Romero Bio

Comic Book Preview

Audio Setup

Dolby Digital 5.1

DTS

Dolby Surround 2.0

Mono

Commentary With Writer/Director George A. Romero, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini and Assistant Director Chris Romero. Moderated By Perry Martin

Play

Side #2 -- Dawn of the Dead - Extended Version

Chapter Selections

Extras

Commentary

Commentary With Producer Richard P. Rubinstein Moderated By Perry Martin: On

Commentary With Producer Richard P. Rubinstein Moderated By Perry Martin: Off

Play

Monroeville Mall Commercial

Still Galleries

Production Stills

Behind-the-Scenes

Memorabilia

Play

Side #3 -- Dawn of the Dead - European Version

Chapter Selections

Extras

Trailers

Italian Trailer (3:43)

German Trailer #1 (1:01)

German Trailer #2 (3:37)

TV Spots

U.K. Spot #1 (:30)

U.K. Spot #2 (:60)

Commentary

Dolby Digital 5.1

Dolby Surround 2.0

Mono

Commentary With Stars David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger and Gaylen Ross

Play

Poster & Still Galleries

Posters

Lobby Cards

Pressbooks

Soundtracks

Video Covers

Dario Argento Bio

Audio Setup

Dolby Digital 5.1

Dolby Surround 2.0

Mono

Commentary With Stars David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger and Gaylen Ross

Play

Side #4 -- Dawn of the Dead - Documentaries

The Dead Will Walk (75 mins.)

Roy Frumkes' Document of the Dead (92 mins.)

On-Set Home Movies (13 mins.)

Monroeville Mall Tour (12 mins.)

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