RE: Romero's Death - A look into Zombies
The Night of the Living Dead was initially about breaking stereotypical thoughts. Romero is heavy on political and social commentary in his movies. It gets a bit tiresome.
However, the popularity of zombie movies corresponds with the general feeling of dislike of the government and the feeling that some people are taking advantage of the system. The zombies represent that masses too politically dead to notice that they are being controlled. The hero is the one who is fighting to wake up the people not completely under control of exterior influences. As the fight shows, it is hard to keep people on the right path and they end up getting taken over by the masses. And, the sad story in the end, the hero is taken out by those too zealous to bring things back to the status quo.
As with all monster movies, there is a cycle. When people need a hero to get them out of their daily dull drums, hero movies become popular. We've been in "We need a hero" mode for way too long, I believe.
Yeah I agree. That's a real good comment. Who do you think will be the next Romero? And When? Or is Romero doomed to be a legend forever?
There will be only one Romero, only one Wells, only one Hitchcock. Everything else will just be a poor copy of the original.
Even the original has issues. All 4 Mad Maxes were done by the same guy. However, the bigger budget Beyond Thunderdome story wasn't as good as the Road Warrior. And the Thunder Road story really wasn't all that great.
So, I say it is good that people learn from the original and put their own spin on it, just as long as it isn't a reboot or remake. ;)
What's your favorite reboot or remake then?
None.
Take the core, then do something different. I like how the Walking Dead took the original idea and then moved to go beyond one little house near a cemetery.
I say, no more reboots or remake, just continue on with the story if you must. Or, just start a new story.
I watched Last Knights(2015) last night. It was basically a retelling of 47 Ronin. However, it was given a mid-evil age look and background that was not in history. A whole new world and a different story, but with the basic type of ending. But, even the ending was different.
I will admit, that I do like some remakes, only in that they can use newer technologies for creating the movie.
I agree!