Night of the Living Dead: Re-Animation (2012)

Such a frustrating disappointment

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

Night of the Living Dead 3D: Re-Animation (2012) * 1/2 (out of 4)This sequel to 2006's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 3D isn't connected to 2009's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: ANIMATED for those following all the title variations to the George A. Romero film. Mortician Gerald Tovar (Andrew Divoff) inherits the family funeral parlor and soon ends up having to take care of the "zombie" problem. When his brother Harold (Jeffrey Combs) shows up this here just causes more trouble. This here certainly isn't a "good" movie but it's a masterpiece compared to the original movie, which was one of the most pathetic zombie movies I've ever seen. This one here actually could have been a whole lot better had the story been better. What we've basically got is a very bad story stretched to nearly 90-minutes and to make up for the weak story we just get extended dialogue scenes that just drag the film down. Again, I'm a little confused why you'd make a direct-to-DVD zombie film, add mostly dialogue and not give people more zombie action. Outside a quick scene towards the start, the majority of the violence doesn't happen until the last portion of the film and by then most viewers are going to be asleep from the dialogue. Once we do get to the action the special effects aren't all that convincing but they're at least gory to keep fans happy. Those expecting greatness from the duo of Divoff and Combs might be somewhat disappointed as neither character is classic but I think they're entertaining enough. I also thought the supporting players were decent enough for this type of film. In the end, this certainly isn't a film that's going to appeal to the masses so most would be advised to stay away. The only ones who should even attempt this film are those who must see everything the genre has to offer. I will say the only really clever thing is some of the comedy that brings up other zombie movies including a nice bit about Romero's series, THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD and a pretty funny joke about the 1990 remake.

After inheriting the family mortuary, a pyrophobic mortician (Andrew Divoff) accidentally exposes hundreds of un-cremated bodies to toxic medical waste...We have ourselves a great cast here: the legendary Jeffrey Combs, the lovely rising star Robin Sydney, the under-appreciated Walter Phelan and the multifaceted Andrew Divoff. If you watch this movie for no other reason, it should be for the cast.I liked the use of the name "Christie Forrest", and references to the other Romero films. I especially liked the mention of the "gorier" 1990 outbreak similar to the 1968 one. Horror fans wink and nod.My biggest complaint is the inclusion of Fixd News and Sister Sara -- this was lame and not necessary... politics should generally stay out of film unless necessary (satire is good, cheap shots are divisive). If done right you get John Carpenter's "They Live" where the message is timeless. Here, we have a Sarah Palin joke that should never have been included -- she is already old news now (2012) and someday will be completely forgotten... why pick on her and Fox?

i don't understand what i just watched, it is not a remake of 'night of the living dead' it isn't a sequel, it's just a shameless cash in, and the lack of any zombie action at all, makes this one deppressing movie to watch, some of the references to romero's work are cringe worthy and cheap, and the acting don't get me started, the special effects and make up was OK, but there should of been much more than there was. the 3d was OK and some scenes were quite cool, but too much of it was just sitting around talking. my main problem with the movie though is that there was no zombie action, and minimal gore, not asking a lot there, it comes standared with the genre, so how this movie has the cheek, to even come out with the night of the living dead name is an insult, this is a bad zombie movie, a shame too because, it could of been a good one

Just finished watching this: "NOTLD 3D RA". Agree with All of the 6 Reviewers before me, on a number of points (won't repeat them).My impression of this Zombie Story is Different; will try to explain.Reason it was so 'slow' getting to Zombie Action, is: I (think) the people who MADE this, wanted to Set the Story for- MORE Sequels (I could be wrong).Since the Original Zombie Movie: "Night Of The Living Dead" (1968)- there have been an Endless Stream of ZOMBIE Films. Some very Good, and some sucked; some funny, etc.All Zombie Fans KNOW the 'facts' of Zombies: (destroy the brain to KILL them, etc.) Most Zombies are the 'Romero' Ones (slow); a few films had real FAST ones. IF you want to see a lot of Zombie Action, then watch: "The Horde", or "Dead Set", because this movie will probably disappoint you.Special effects (zombie make up, etc), IMO was excellent; (even the Flies in the Morgue Room), added a Realistic Touch.Lastly- 88 Minutes, No shaky Camera, NOT shot in Darkness, and you can actually SEE what is happening.