Diary Of The Dead (Actual review this time): Deusdaecon Reviews
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My review of George A Romeros' attempt at found footage, Diary of the dead and we shall see if its the zombies who are dead or Romeros career.
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I feel like a found footage of the zombie outbreak could work if the story was about a cop and what we're seeing is their body camera.
genius. It would explain why the "camera man" NEVER gets rid of the camera despite it being the smart thing to do and can easily be explained "during the panic he forgot to take/turn off the camera" versus "oh geez I got to record everything and be a nuisance because it's my journalistic duty"
I think it could work if they went full blooded documentary style. Where what we’re seeing is the zombie outbreak not specific survivors surviving the zombie outbreak. That way we could get found footage from many different people and it still makes sense.
Your idea is also absolutely phenomenal! But I don’t think they had those when this movie originally came out.
@@MamaMOB Look, that's what I wanted for World War Z. The book's a series of interviews, right? So we shoulda gotten the interviews as a framing device and source of narration with cuts to 'footage later recovered from security cameras and personal recording devices' and 'events portrayed by actors' scenes filmed later in-universe like how we get with the History Channel.
Sounds like a realistic understanding of "hardcore Henry"
That's actually what happens in the second Rec film.
...Oh, pooh. The guy who played Samuel died in 2017. Nuts.
D.I.P. Dynamite In Piece.
"You call throwing dynamite around a martial art?"
Samuel:"Hey if it works"
The Samuel part killed me. Can't stop laughing.
Yeah. Shame he was the only decent character in the movie.
@@jenniferloving9054 he should get his own movie hell he's more interesting
@@ljones121 I'd love that
Samuel died twice, the voice actor passed away in 2017.
🙏
Dynamite In Peace Samuel~ the most bad ass of dynamite tossing Amish
RIP Samuel.
May he dynamite in piece
I know this video is years old at this point, but I have to say I love your channel. Your videos are a great combination of comedy and criticism and you always have insightful comments about the films.
doesn't matter how old the video is I read all comments, I really appreciate your support
was that Romero as the Police Chief on TV ?
@30:29 The combination of Banjo music and woodlands makes many a butthole clench up since 'Deliverance' (1972) made it so. Also any requests to "squeal like a pig, boy" is linked to the banjo sound and subsequent clenching reaction.
Yeah, that music wasn't scary at all.
Great review, man! Funny thing - During the "Claw Hammer/Contact Lens" gag, my one concern was that "Oh...dude, don't get ketchup in your eye, that hurts. Your face is going to smell all tomatoey." Then I paused and had to take a good, long look at myself in the mirror.
I would like to see a found footage film where if the camera's off, it's like a cinematic film, but if it's on, it goes back to being found footage. It might not work, but it's an interesting thing to experiment with.
Well Rec 3 was kind of like that it started out as found footage then the camera is smashed and it becomes a regular film.
Sir, have you tried Diary of the Dead?
I think in the right circumstances it could be rather effective. For example: a movie with a monster (or monsters) that are invisible to the naked eye and can only be picked up on cameras. There are multiple points when the cameras are broken or lose power and it gets really intense when they can't see whatever's attacking them and they have to find ways to get the cameras working again.
@@blakeharris58 your question confuses me considering the video he commented on lol
@@wugglesx I wish I could remember why I said that. I think because Diary of the Dead does exactly what he says he wants.
Apparently the paramedics felt no need to buckle the patients in before transporting them out of the building. You know, it kinda just makes it more fun- like balancing a martini on a drink tray. Oops! the stretcher leaned that time, now our patient's head is cracked open like a melon. Damn, and just 3 more stairs to go!
And the defibrillator- first of all, the ones in the hospital do not say "shock advised", those are the tiny AED machines and they don't tell you that until you've attached the pads and let the machine analyze the heart's electrical activity. Then, if the AED discovers the patient's heart is in Atrial Fibrillation, only then would it say "shock advised" and that is so the average street Joe could use the device correctly. Talking only about the hospital model- at the very worst, if you repeatedly shocked a person in the same place 3 to 5 times without gel, they might- MIGHT have burn marks. Bodies do not pop up off the table and they certainly wouldn't send the eyes shooting out of the skull.
Love your reviews, your commentary is always spot on and a delight. Note: I worked 5 years as a Dispatcher for an Ambulance company and it was odd when a Paramedic did Not have some kind of defence training of some kind. Some patients act a bit crazy and you are not allowed a gun or most weapons on an ambulance.. so that kick worked.
Damn Zombies killed my boy, Samuel. Damn you Romero!
He commited seppeku
I liked the opening scene with the news crew, but you're absolutely right, they would not ask paramedics to move their vehicle. Samuel was the best part of this shit heap of a movie. Hard to believe that this was made by the same guy who did three of the best zombie films ever. Also, hospitals would become zombie factories during a zombie apocalypse, NOT ABANDONED!! Ugh, what crap...
also that hospital was suspiciously clean for being infested with zombies, hardly any blood or bodies or damage or guts or zombies in it
Samuel showed full commitment.
Good way to shoot a found footage movie?
Army Helmet Cams, or Go Pros. I'm just saying, they need to at least contemplate other options besides the crappy handhelds.
Army Found Footage might actually make more sense since it be like recovering a blackbox from a plane crash, you always check the playback to get an idea of what happened and what potentially caused the failure.
Dynamite in piece. D.I.P?
Missed nitpick: the Amish don't like to be filmed/photographed. It would actually make more sense if he was Mennonite, who aren't so techno-phobic but do look and dress similar. Like, they drive cars and stuff. There was one family I used to see at a truck stop here, when I used to eat at the diner a lot.
I know I'm extremely late to the party but when the arcade did it it was endearing adorable and kind of cute you knew what you were getting into why because the games of the RK were probably what a dollar if not a quarter and they were more and less clear to have fun they weren't a literal 20 to $15 movie which is $20 $15 might not seem a lot But if I'm paying that much for a movie I'd better get something a lot better than what I can get on TH-cam love your reviews is always man
Samuel is the badass guy
Why is the hospital empty during the zombie apocalypse??
Maybe the town was evacuated? Or the medical team moved like in fear
I admit, this movie is one of my guilty pleasures.
4:51 doesn't look like he was going any faster than the original zombie from Night of the Living Dead
No kicks in Judo bro, just throws and submission holds.
I think Austin powers would disagree
They couldn't get another camera from Best Buy??
Is this the same universe as "Day, Night ,Dawn and Land" of the Dead?
yes
@@deusdeaconReviews I'd ask "How the fuck?" but I don't think Romero thought about how none of this film fits with the other ones.
My zombie apocalypse team Ben from NOTLD, Peter from Dawn of the Dead, Bub from Day of the Dead, the tank in Land of the Dead, and finally Samuel from Diary of the Dead
Samuel just got Boba fetted.
The riping of the dress is forshadowing
Her tits represent weapons of mass destruction. They are also a commentary on the Israel Palestine conflict (land MILK and honey).
Please review return of the living dead.
Holy crap, Dead Meat is Wesker from Afterlife/Retribution.
what a pedigree the resident evil films had !, fuck wit fodder from the shittest Romero films.
I actually like this movie I know it's not good but I enjoyed it
29:21 Was this part also social commentary or just a lame attempt at questionable humor? This scene might have worked if this was a comedy-horror like "Zombieland", but with how "serious" the film's been being played up until this point it just feels completely out of place.
Why didnt he just make the hospital to be full and trying to help.people who were bit or whatever, you know like how it probably would be like since itd make more sense
Haha goddamn it. Mad Dog Mcree!? You're the master of the deep dive sir lol 👍
15:30- I would love to see a zombie film taking place in or near an Amish community, just to see how their society would react compared to our far more frequent reliance on modern technology, ever changing culture, and divisive ideals. What would they do? How quickly would they decide to fight back? Would their religious beliefs affect the situation?
23:05- I think you missed one, Deusdeacon. Introducing Boyd Banks, yet another Dawn of the Dead remake cast reference to a far superior film in a feeble possible attempt to somehow link this next-generation Romero schlock.
I remember seeing something like that involving the Amish (at least I think they were Amish), but it was an independent comedy satire called "Night of the Living Jews". Not sure if that counts.
Z nation did it
A whole Samuel movie would've been amazing.
Just... 😧 also, shock advised... no shit. A decent shock would help this movie. Also: Samuel the Amish Samurai.
Are you saying the apartment scene is a pre REC? Different universes I thought.
from what I remember (video is 4 years old) I didn't say anything about REC so I'm a bit confused by the question.
I kinda want to watch this one again just for samuel i never appreciated how crazy and awesome he is
You would think since they watching the news they would say something about the college being abandoned.
This movie was a lot cooler when I watched it at the age of 9. lol
George A. Romero was an incredible film maker, and this movie genuinely shocked me at how bad it was and the ret con of the original timeline is absolutely unacceptable.
"Was" is the appropriate word there, this film shows that quite frankly, that he was out of touch and didnt understand more modern trends in cinema, as shown he didnt understand how found footage worked, and how to adapt his honestly hamfisted political and social commentary for a more discerning modern audience.
@@deusdeaconReviews I say was because he died, but yeah, his later dead films should have never happened, I wish someone with a pocketbook would have gotten a clue and just helped him realize a better version of things. Very sad.
Romero actually directed these? Wow! How the hell do you go from the original "Night of the Living Dead" to this garbage? :/
IAmTheUnison he can be a great director or meh
Call it the George Lucas syndrome.
Now I can wanna see a zombie movie filmed like Maniac where instead of the main character using a camera, he/she is the camera. Anyone else think that could work?
I'm not sure if you noticed this, I just did. When the cameraman asks the ambulance driver to move he gives her money. If you listen you can hear her say "ten bucks, sure!" More commentary from Romero maybe. Money can buy anything. But 10 dollars really? 10 ain't nothing these days. But maybe its supposed to make it more believable...
Did you ever read Romero's clusterfuck Resident Evil script? It made the first Anderson movie look like a masterpiece
I don't think a bow and arrow or a crossbow is that bad of a choice. At least you can reuse the arrows/bolts and they are easy to make which is a huge plus in an zombie Apocalypse where ammo for guns would most likely be limited.
I think in.this situation a crossbow would be better since you need to aim for the head. Plus it would work for stealth so you don't alert other zombies.
You'd think that but on top of the difficulty of use skulls are hard. Little test me and some friends did in highschool was get some rope and coconuts and see how hard it is to hit one thats moving a bit. Also how many the arrows can through before the shaft starts to crack and splinter. It seems beeter in theory.
never saw this film, wow deadmeat was back
I actually want to watch this now.
I don't think it laziness I take it as genius!
He designed the movie to feel like a shitty medium school student is trying to make a movie.
Thats quite an excuse.
I recommend you read or listen to World War Z
"He keeps filming and does fuck all to help. He's basically making a snuff film at this point and is just letting it happen. This guy is a terrible person, and nothing justifies his actions here. No one would Realistically do what he is doing right now."
Logan Paul: Hold my brains.
Yeaaaaaaah That comment didn't age well.
Well he was right about not being about to do that without looking like a douche
7:00 the thief stared in the 1990's " Simbad the Pirate " tv show. Or it just reminded me of him.
15:43 borderlands introduction in a nutshell
Cameras the ultimate zombie deterrent.
Is this supposed to be in the same continuity as the other movies? If so, wouldn't the zombie outbreak have been around since the 70s? It would've been interesting to see an alt-history series of movies where we see a modern world that's been dealing with zombies for 30-40 years.
Grandpa George, no. No found footage. Why @_@
Much as I hate to admit it, Romero seems to have peaked in the early 80s and had no directorial ability and more of an idea man. Tragic that he did far more shit movies than good ones.
Why didn't they just have the zombie attack the guy holding the camera? Instead of walking right past him? It would probably make for a much better more intense shot.
To save face for the host, There is a judo instructor in Albany New York who has incorporated kicks into his martial arts
appreciated by not necessary, because I wasn't criticising her technique i was using the term "judo" as a catch all comedic term for suddenly implemented martial arts
Deusdaecon Reviews absolutely I just have a weird sense of humor
Love this movie review
I know you don't care, but they got the second camera wrong. It's not an HVX-200, it's a DVX-100, which isn't even an HD camera, and yet each camera shoots with the exact same quality.
sooooo did romero just keep moving up the timeline for his "Of the dead" series so he could appeal to modern audiences? or are the first 3 movies canonical (as technology doesn't progress past the 60's and neither does the peoples mannerisms or dress) while the latter ones are a different timeline and take place late 90's early 2000's?
you saw this film, do you think he thought it through that much ?
@@deusdeaconReviews Unfortunately not.
21:25 What operating system is that laptop using?
Personally I liked this film, but then again I am not a movie critic. This is one of those love it or hate ir things.
I genuinely enjoyed this film. I know that this is unpopular, but there’s something that I liked about it. Maybe the fact that it’s slightly philosophical, idk lol
Samule is awsome
Dynamite in Peace Samuel, the Deaf Amish Zombie Slayer.
May he be slaying Zombies in a better film.
I miss Samuel!
We all do, He lived his life like a candle in the wind.
At least he had a blast before he died.
Same.
Same character same clothes.....same actor........so dead meat?
Diarrhea of the Dead
So this was meant to be a prequel to two films?
kind of, its mostly just a prequel to survival of the dead, because Alan van sprang plays the same character in both, and although he is in land of the dead, its very defiantly a different character as confirmed by Romero, (i may have gotten that bit wrong or right in the video its been years since I've re-watched it) also Romero said he wanted to do night of the living dead, but from a different perspective so it could also be called a mid-quel to that .
Wesker turning up in all the shitty zombie movies.
Is there any actually good found footage zombie movies
Zombies are very cheap and easy to film and found footage is very cheap and easy to film so in my experience I've yet to see anything that comes close to a decent film and believe me I tried.
Deusdaecon Reviews ok, do you review tv shows? If so, please review Lost Tapes, a found footage show that focuses on cryptids ( creatures like Bigfoot and The Loch Ness Monster) and it even has a zombie episode
Theres a zombie section in VHS2 thats ok.
Bert Fechner yes , I know. That part was awesome
I think this film is a masterpiece. Unironically. I think it's one of the best found footage movies as well. I didn't realize it had so much hate until years later when I got more into online reviews and things. I guess I'm seeing things no one else is. I don't know. Everyone is different. I don't really nitpick stuff like some people.
Theres not being nitpicky and then theres not having standards, I normally wouldn't tell people what to like but jesus christ! a masterpiece ?! by any actual metric thats ludicrous also this is barely a found footage film, it has footage that is found yes but doesn't actually bother to use the medium in any meaningful way and resorts to regular film technique instead, if you think this is a masterpiece I wouldn't dare recommend a good found footage film just incase you spontaneously combusted.
@@deusdeaconReviews I've literally seen every found footage film that there is. Or that is at least readily available or known(hell I've even seen some shitty TH-cam made ones). I can guess what the recommendation would be, because it's always the same two movies from any fan of the genre. It sure as hell isn't going to be "The Tunnel" or "Cloverfield".
I'm a big Romero fan. Myself and my family grew up in the same area he lived and worked. My mother was on site for the filming of "The Crazies". I've always been partial to his work,whether it's perceived as good or bad.
I saw the film as soon as it was released. I think at the time the message was clear and relevant,if not very subtle. It still is. People still seek fame (or likes) under the guise of "telling a story" no matter the cost to themselves or others. Theres also some jabs at the mainstream media,and the way people are now with cameras and smart phones. I think that's the whole reason the "found footage" is even there. It's a plot device,and nothing more. I will definitely concede that,and the fact that it didn't try anything new.
Maybe it's just personal taste,or because I saw it at the right time,but I stick by my statement. I wasn't exactly comparing it to Cannibal Holocaust or whatever. There's other films I would consider masterpieces that I know nobody would agree with, including The Crow,Battle Royale,Cloud Atlas,You're Next,etc. I really only watch horror with very few exceptions.
I think the film is better than Land of the Dead,and better than Survival of the Dead (which people really enjoy,idk why). Anyways I'm a big fan of the channel,I appreciate the interaction,even if our opinions differ. You put a lot of work and heart in your content,I wish you the best.
Not gonna lie, it's up there as one of my favorite Romero movies as well. It's one of the only ones I own, being it and the original. Though that's mainly cause i don't actively look for them, and saw this in a bargain bin and remembered enjoying it. Though my opinion doesn't count for many things, as I enjoy a lot of "bad" movies, a lot of the time for the things that make them bad.
You are coming at Zombie Daddy Romero so hard like he doesn't have any good movies.
No, I'm coming at "Zombie Daddy Romero" so hard because I know he can do better.
8:28, lol.
Agree completely on this being total garbage.
You know I'm starting to think he doesn't like George A. Ramiro
I would disagree with you there, day of the dead is one of my favourite zombie films, but this shite was beneath Romero, and instead he understanding what he was capable of he persisted with these film which were just an embarrassment for a horror icon, night dawn and day will be remembered forever, no one will want to remember this intellectually offensive crap.
I didn't know defibrillators didn't work that way. ;~; Am I stupid? ;~;
Its not bad to not know something, It's only bad if you refuse to learn
Though the movie at the start is not a real movie, but bet it would be better than this film.
This is easily the worst of the Romero zombie movies and the worst film the late George Romero directed.
Agreed, Its clear he just didn't understand the medium of found footage
@@deusdeaconReviews And this is coming from a guy who enjoys Land of the Dead. I maintain that LOTD while not perfect I found it to be a decent watch. I cannot say the same for Diary as it was crap from beginning to end.
U should do vhs or vhs 2. The 3rd one sucks
I’m just going to come out and say it. Romero made great horror films, but his dead movies ain’t among them. I’ll acknowledge that night of the living dead was creative and brilliant, and day of the dead is an interesting drama, but none of these films make for good horror. We talk about zombie fatigue but the reality is zombies in the Romero style were never interesting. They can’t exist without a hamfisted message about (communism, consumerism...other things edgy teenagers wine about). They have no goal, no master, no purpose, no discernible rules. The old zombie concept of resurrecting the dead to do your bidding is terrifying and packed with potential. Night of the living dead was still sort of creepy because Romero had not yet perfected his zombie concept. It’s when Dawn of the dead turned zombies into a global, virus based, aimless mob that everything fell apart. There is NOTHING you can do with that concept. Anything interesting comes with human reaction to the zombies but the zombies themselves have no substance. Fuck bub. My dog is more interesting than bub.
Man I fucking hate this movie. Samuel is the only redeeming quality.
Wow terrible film didn't even know Romero had anything to do with it.
I've got a better title.death and decay
I don't think George Romero sucks as a director. He has good movies out side of the dead series such as Knightriders. Night and Dawn are great but by the the end of Day I could see the series start to go down hill. The lesbians kissing for the sake of lesbians kissing was a clear sign that the series needed to end. I never watched Survival of the Dead. At that point I gave up on the series.
It not about whether romero sucked, it was a case of him being a director of a certain time, because films and filming techniques moved on and improved and he didn't, this film proved that because he simply had no idea what makes a found footage film good.
Deusdaecon Reviews I see your point and agree.
Yo dude. As much as I love your videos, Romero not only created genre but was one of the first directors to push the envelope on social commentary. He definitely did misstep here but don't bash him as a director because his movies helped innovate strong lead characters, make up effects and story telling. He lost his way but he was just trying to pull on what made him famous. But the thing is we got so progressive that he was late to push that narrative. It's like saying "we get it Romero black characters can just as strong and interesting..." With Night of the Living Dead" c'mon dude. He was trying to shed some light.
I get that romero made great films and if i was talking about those films I would talk about how great they are, but crap is crap romero's legacy is exactly why this shite got so much of a free pass from people in the first place, and i don't agree with that also i am so harsh on this film because romero should've known better this garbage was beneath him.
@@deusdeaconReviews can't disagree with that, the movie and alot of the content is shit. My only point was just that your comments on his pushing a closer look at the issues of the time were pointless. But of course he's pushing an agenda, it was kinda his deal like Ripley being a strong female lead, he just unfortunately started pandering which I won't deny. I just think his later decisions shouldn't reflect on his legacy... that which he's remembered for and which made his career. Also can't stress this enough, you're also a legend in your own right. Looking past any sort of fanboy nonsense and take a REAL look at the work. Much. MUCH. Respect.
It's true. He wasn't that great of a director. Wasn't known for it either. His latest zombie films were pretty bad imo. This one being the worst.
Thank you, Nice to see someone without those rose tinted glasses.
Well despite the popular opinion of this film. I absolutely love this film. To me it's a film that's seriously misunderstood and way better then Land of the D
ead or survival for that matter
The characters in Diary of the Dead are more interesting in a cheesey way then in other films. Just because people miss the brilliance behind this film and completely misunderstood that yeah the movie does make fun of certain horror film cliches and then does it anyway it's called irony. As far as the zombie ignoring the cameraman and biting the friend it's called a cool surprise I love the moment and racks up good tension and ends with a cool kill. The whole point of the film as well is the hopeless situation the characters are in. But aside from all that stuff I will say if you don't like this film that is fine but to come out and just say the film is bad and try to pass that as fact is just showing a critic first and movie lover second. Other then the points mentioned I will say I highly enjoyed the film and will always disagree with anyone who says the film is bad and point them to really bad zombie film's. I welcome anyone to try and convince me this film is bad and that I am wrong.
You complain about me claiming what I say is fact, And yet you do the exact same thing, you like the film, fine I get that, but that doesn't mean you opinion has anymore weight then mine does, You'll find this film gets a pretty average 50% more or less across the board so its clear opinion is divided, also irony is not just doing the shit you make fun of, thats just being shit.
Deusdaecon Reviews Well irony is irony to me good or bad. But I will say ironically I did subcribe because I love your channel and your videos. I do come off as hypocritical and mean
This movie is just a movie I enjoy and I am a huge zombie lover and I really meant no disrespect to you and I apologize but the skit you did with the gun in the review was funny xD btw. Nice job. I do apologize for my mean statement. I think your a pretty funny dude so you did earn a new subcriber.
I’d stay with the soldiers.
I love war commentary from people safe back at home. Not that I disagree, but no one likes armchair generals or backseat drivers. At least us Combat Arms servicemen don't.
A tired, uninspired film from a director who had nothing more to say.
still, better than land.
That is objectively 100% not true.
i booed for both in the theater. if someone said hey lets watch land or diary, i would grab diary. their both tripe.
Well that boggles my mind, Because yeah they're both crap but diary is down right offensive to intelligence, the senses, and the medium of film as a whole.
i think land is way better than diary i think survival is the worst out of them all. i didnt know diary came out in the theaters? i live in new york by the way lol
i see Dennis Hopper and it just makes me sad...he could have saved land just by being in it. but no. ... in the end i am tempted to destroy / remove land and diary from my collection, i will never watch either again, and no one will ever stop by and say "hey . . lets watch land or diary". i think the real question is, if i force myself to watch Knightriders (1981) repeatedly, will it make me forget land and diary? of note: i just recently sat through a viewing of, survival, i hate that too. i can honestly say, land, diary, and survival, exist only to insult my movie going intelligence.
I’m Samuel hello I give zero fucks