xx213
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Post by xx213 on Jul 21, 2010 4:01:16 GMT -5
Quick question - what type of zombie
A - The slow original/Romero ones
B - The fast arsed rage one (28 days later etc...)
Let me know - opinion is split here ...
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Post by Scary Gary on Jul 21, 2010 6:35:22 GMT -5
I'm not a hater of the fast zombie, in fact I prefer them in some cases. But my vote is for the slow guys, though. I dig how they represent the slow, inevitable creeping death that awaits us all. You can run for a while, but eventually they will get you.
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Post by saltychuck on Jul 21, 2010 17:40:28 GMT -5
In the event of a Zombie outbreak, I would want to face off against the slow zombies, clearly. And I do prefer them in film too.
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Post by bmoviegeek on Jul 21, 2010 22:33:07 GMT -5
I'm not a hater of the fast zombie, in fact I prefer them in some cases. But my vote is for the slow guys, though. I dig how they represent the slow, inevitable creeping death that awaits us all. You can run for a while, but eventually they will get you. This. My absolute favorite dynamic of zombie films is the slow build, the growing sense of dread, and the inevitable realization of utter doom. It's such an interesting and different mechanic, especially compared to say slasher films where the main antagonist seems to be unstoppable. Each individual zombie? Not exactly a threat. But then their numbers just keep building. They know you're there. Suddenly, even if you can outrun them, there's nowhere to run to! There's no escape! Fast zombies can be cool, but I feel like something gets lost in the translation. The remake of Dawn of the Dead featured fast zombies and did show their numbers gradually increasing outside the mall, but it didn't have the same tense feel to it. Crowds of angry, gnashing, rabid beasts just don't convey the same sort of quiet intensity. Somehow, making each individual zombie a greater threat makes the concept of large numbers of them less engaging to me. |
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Post by deckard on Jul 22, 2010 4:47:39 GMT -5
You can run for a while, but eventually they will get you. But generally you're only caught if you're stupid enough to take shelter and stop. |
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Post by maarow on Jul 22, 2010 16:56:42 GMT -5
Perhaps I shall be crucified (hey, Jesus was kind of a zombie, right?) but I prefer fast zombies. Slow-moving ones just don't scare me. Even Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg, though they profess to love classic Romero zombies, admit in Shaun of the Dead that only the stupid and/or careless are really in danger from them.
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Post by bmoviegeek on Jul 22, 2010 21:11:42 GMT -5
Nah, we won't crucify you- everyone is entitled to their opinions. I do think the fast zombie is more in line with modern audience expectations. The slow zombie works best on a cerebral level, and I definitely understand the appeal of the physical threat of the fast zombie. I think no matter which side of this issue you fall on, we can all agree on one thing- the "wild cat" growl that filmmakers insist fast zombies make is ridiculous.
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Post by Scary Gary on Jul 23, 2010 6:32:20 GMT -5
You can run for a while, but eventually they will get you. But generally you're only caught if you're stupid enough to take shelter and stop. In a "real life" situation, how do you not stop for shelter at some point? In the world of a zombie apocalypse, there is going to be a finite amount of fuel (all of which will be super high in demand). People are also eventually going to need to rest. |
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Post by deckard on Jul 23, 2010 8:32:13 GMT -5
In a "real life" situation, how do you not stop for shelter at some point? In the world of a zombie apocalypse, there is going to be a finite amount of fuel (all of which will be super high in demand). People are also eventually going to need to rest. I would recommend you steal some sort of caravan type vehicle and, provided there's more than one of you, rest can be gained while still moving. If they're slow zombies-as was my point-when you stop for fuel, one of you can take out the various zombies while the other refils the vehicle. As an aside I would recommend the podcast 'The Definitive Word (and the whole podcast network it is on - Simply Syndicated) for they did an episode on the Apocalypse and ZOmbies in particular. Although not horror fans, the episode is highly humourous and raises some good tactics. Plus, one host referenced Horroretc Podcast on a later show, so I'm returning the compliment: www.simplysyndicated.com/tdw_96/ |
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Post by Stuart on Jul 23, 2010 8:46:14 GMT -5
Slow for me. Relentless, plodding zombies convey the atmosphere of dread far better than athletic growling zombies. With the latter, the vibe is completely different. More akin to being chased by wolves. A valid horror element in itself but not the same.
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Post by Scary Gary on Jul 23, 2010 9:51:11 GMT -5
I would recommend you steal some sort of caravan type vehicle and, provided there's more than one of you, rest can be gained while still moving. If they're slow zombies-as was my point-when you stop for fuel, one of you can take out the various zombies while the other refils the vehicle. As an aside I would recommend the podcast 'The Definitive Word (and the whole podcast network it is on - Simply Syndicated) for they did an episode on the Apocalypse and ZOmbies in particular. Although not horror fans, the episode is highly humourous and raises some good tactics. Plus, one host referenced Horroretc Podcast on a later show, so I'm returning the compliment: www.simplysyndicated.com/tdw_96/I don't disagree with this as a short term strategy; but eventually, the fuel will run out and the power plants will shut down. At that point, the "keep moving" strategy works only on foot or on horseback (or sleddogs if up North). I think your only option then is hunkering down. |
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Post by deckard on Jul 24, 2010 15:02:17 GMT -5
In which case you head for the castles and forts, places designed for long term seige defence.
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Post by maarow on Jul 26, 2010 1:00:45 GMT -5
In which case you head for the castles and forts, places designed for long term seige defence. Hmm. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before we see Arthurian legend rewritten to encompass the undead. I think I just came up with a rejection-proof screenplay idea. |
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Post by misterd on Jul 26, 2010 20:43:15 GMT -5
But generally you're only caught if you're stupid enough to take shelter and stop. In a "real life" situation, how do you not stop for shelter at some point? In the world of a zombie apocalypse, there is going to be a finite amount of fuel (all of which will be super high in demand). People are also eventually going to need to rest. And as a species, we're not all that good at taking a crap on the run. That's where horses will have the advantage. |
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Post by Scary Gary on Jul 27, 2010 6:02:40 GMT -5
And as a species, we're not all that good at taking a crap on the run. That's where horses will have the advantage. This is one of those times when being a highly visual person really sucks.  |
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