Previews and Reviews that are Z's Views
The Walking Dead returns tonight. To celebrate, Entertainment Weekly has published six collector’s covers.
My guess is that the one above or with Michone will be the most sought out. My subscription issue came with Glen and that works for me.
One of the latest fads [and I sure didn’t see it coming] was coloring books for adults.
The cover above is for a Walking Dead Coloring Book that will feature 96 pages from the comic series.
My guess is that a LOT of kids will buy it as well. Wonder if they’ll be disappointed to find out Daryl isn’t in it?
Source: Flickering Myth.
The Pandemic Poster and Trailer are Here!
Ok, so the zombie apocalypse breaks out… where do you go?
Kiona Smith-Strickland and Gizmodo might have the answers in These Are the Best Cities for Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse. The worst cities are also listed.
Neither my home town [Port Orange, Florida] nor my birth town [Terre Haute, Ind.] made the best cities for survival list. Of course they also managed to stay off the worst cities list as well. So I do have that going for me.
iHorror and Paul Aloisio decided to rate George Romero’s zombie movies from worst to best. I decided to play along…
Survival of the Dead (2010)
Diary of the Dead (2007)
Land of the Dead (2005)
Day of the Dead (1985)
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Night of the living Dead (1968)
Walking Dead fans, Charlie Adlard fans and art fans will want to check out this interview with Charlie Adlard the artist on The Walking Dead comic series. [Don’t you love how that all ties together?]
Source: Hero Collector.
One of my favorite horror/zombie movies is 28 days later. Brian Bitner and JoBlo.com explain Why It Works: 28 days later.
If you’re a fan of Charlie Adlard, artist on The Walking Dead, then you’ll probably want to check out the interview with him at What’s On. (Since the original interview with Charlie Adlard is no longer available, I present a more recent one! – Craig, 2021)
I love this trailer.
The most interesting part of any apocalyptic story to me is the very start of things. You know, when we [the audience knows what is happening] but the people are trying to figure out things and ultimately the best way to survive.
Bring on Fear the Walking Dead!
That’s the new poster for Fear the Walking Dead!
If you like it, you might want to check out the bigger version here.
Extinction was not on my radar until just recently. I’m a sucker for apocalyptic movies so I give you the trailer to Extinction.
The first poster for Fear the Walking Dead is a bit on the disappointing side, isn’t it?
Lauren Davis at i09 presents 10 Practical Tips for Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse. The three best tips, in my opinion are…
4. Zombies Are the Least of Your Worries
It’s bad enough that you have to deal with the zombified masses, who are tireless, feel no pain, and greatly outnumber healthy human beings. But perhaps even more deadly are the humans who simply can’t cope with the new world order. It’s best if you keep a psychologist on hand who can identify and subdue such persons before they embark on a murderous rampage that makes the zombies look as ferocious as fluffy kittens.10. Suit Up
Perhaps the best way to prepare for the day the dead rise from their graves is to assemble the perfect zombie-fighting attire. Avoid brain spray-back by wearing goggles and covering your face with a non-porous material. Use plate mail or leather to create a bite-proof body suit. Kevlar gloves (provided to some food industry workers) can be worn as is or refashioned into impenetrable sleeves, allowing you to fend off zombie bites by holding up your forearms. Riot shields also add an extra layer of protection and make the zombie head squishing that much easier.1. Clear the Room.
There’s nothing worse than stepping into a room only to be set upon by a horde of brain-hungry zombies. A team of four armed shooters can easily clear a room if they all stand against the nearest wall: one body in each corner and two in the middle. This position proves optimal for quickly dispatching of a room full of the reanimated.
Sean Hutchinson at Mental_Floss presents 15 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About 28 Weeks Later. Here are my three favorites…
1. THE ORIGINAL STORY FOR THE SEQUEL WAS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT
Titled 29 Days Later, the original sequel told the story of British marines attempting to rescue the Prime Minister and the Queen of England.
3. DANNY BOYLE DID MAKE A DIRECTING CAMEO
He directed second unit footage of the opening scene.
15. THE FILM’S CODA WAS SHOT LAST
The filmmakers came up with the idea for the coda just two weeks before production wrapped. Fresnadillo traveled to Paris with a limited crew and only HD cameras to shoot it in one afternoon.
