The Next Reel Film Podcast

Does George A. Romero keep up with his social commentary in his zombie follow-up? How does the zombie gore work in color? What’s up with The Gonk? Tune in to this week’s show to get these answers and more!

Show Notes

"They’re after the place. They don’t know why, they just remember – remember that they want to be in here."

It took George A. Romero 10 years to get back to the world of zombies that he’d created in 1968, and largely that was because he wasn’t that interested to return initially. It took a tour of a new local shopping mall and a call from Dario Argento to push him in the right direction. With his interest renewed, Romero and team went on to make one of the seminal zombie films – one that dealt with themes of the time and was riddled with fantastic makeup effects created by Tom Savini. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our Dead trilogy series with Romero’s 1978 film Dawn of the Dead.

We look at the themes Romero is tackling in this film and how those, paired with the story, allow for a wonderfully unique, funny and campy horror film. We talk about Savini and some of the amazing effects he achieved here. We discuss how the film came to be and why the word ‘living’ was not in the title. And we touch on the library tracks that fill the film and how Argento’s international cuts replaced much of it with score provided by Goblin.

It’s a wild ride of a film and we have a great time talking about it. Definitely give it a watch – but be forewarned that the gore factor is high with this one. After that, check out this week’s show! The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins.

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Creators and Guests

Host
Andy Nelson
With over 25 years of experience in film, television, and commercial production, Andy has cultivated an enduring passion for storytelling in all its forms. His enthusiasm for the craft began in his youth when he and his friends started making their own movies in grade school. After studying film at the University of Colorado Boulder, Andy wrote, directed, and produced several short films while also producing indie features like Netherbeast Incorporated and Ambush at Dark Canyon. Andy has been on the production team for award-winning documentaries such as The Imposter and The Joe Show, as well as TV shows like Investigation Discovery’s Deadly Dentists and Nat Geo’s Inside the Hunt for the Boston Bombers. Over a decade ago, he started podcasting with Pete and immediately embraced the medium. Now, as a partner at TruStory FM, Andy looks forward to more storytelling through their wide variety of shows. Throughout his career, Andy has passed on his knowledge by teaching young minds the crafts of screenwriting, producing, editing, and podcasting. Outside of work, Andy is a family man who enjoys a good martini, a cold beer, a nice cup o’ joe. And always, of course, a great movie.
Host
Pete Wright
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When the movie ends, our conversation begins.