This competition is now closed. The winners were Gary Hughes and Robert Girvan!
It’s competition time again here at Thoughts On Film and this time we have another fully restored classic up for grabs in the form of Lucio Fulci’s controversial 1979 video nasty Zombie Flesh Eaters.
Initially banned in the UK upon release, the restored edition includes the full uncut version that Fulci intended everyone to see. The limited edition steelbook contains some very special features including an exclusive introduction by lead actor Ian McCulloch and a look into the special effects of the film.
Here’s a full list of the special features followed by a look at the cover artwork:
- Brand new high definition restoration of the original negative.
- Optional English SDH subtitles on the feature
- Audio commentary with screenwriter Elisa Briganti moderated by Calum Waddell
- Audio commentary with Fulci biographer Stephen Thrower and horror expert Alan Jones
- UK exclusive introduction to the film from Ian McCulloch
- ALIENS, CANNIBALS AND ZOMBIES: A TRILOGY OF ITALIAN TERROR: Actor Ian McCulloch remembers his three classics of Latin horror lunacy – ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS, CONTAMINATION and ZOMBI HOLOCAUST
- FROM ROMERO TO ROME: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE ITALIAN ZOMBIE FILM: Veteran Fulci screenwriters Dardano Sacchetti (THE BEYOND) and Antonio Tentori (CAT IN THE BRAIN), celebrated UK critic Kim Newman and filmmakers Luigi Cozzi (CONTAMINATION), Ruggero Deodato (CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST) and Russ Streiner (NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD) share memories of the genesis of corpse-crunching cinema – from Romero’s early templates to the gory glory days of Fulci and his many successors.
- THE MEAT MUNCHING MOVIES OF GINO ROSSI: The special effects magician behind many Italian splatter classics talks about his most famous gore-drenched greats – and shows props from many plasma-packed masterworks – including ZOMBIE FLESH-EATERS, CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD, THE HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY, CANNIBAL FEROX, BURIAL GROUND and PIRANHA II.
- MUSIC FOR A FLESH-FEAST: Composer Fabio Frizzo – Live Q&A from the Glasgow Film Theatre
- ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS – FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN: Dardano Sacchetti shows key pages from his original ISLAND OF THE LIVING DEAD screenplay.
- Trailer and radio spots
- Collectors booklet featuring contributions from Calum Waddell, Stephen Thrower, Craig Lapper and Jay Slater.
We have two limited edition steelbook copies to give away. To be in with a chance of winning one of them all you have to do is comment on this post with your favourite zombie movie and why. Winners will be chosen from our favourite comments and will be contacted by e-mail soon after the competition closes.
Now time for the the small print:
- Competition open to UK residents only
- Only one entry per person
- Entrants must be 18 or over
- Competition closes on Friday December 7th at 23:59pm GMT
Good luck!
Zombie Flesh Eaters is released on Blu-ray, DVD and limited edition steelbook in the UK on Monday December 3rd.
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Dawn of the Dead. Simply one of the best horror films ever made and deep down a fantasy of everyone.
The Night of the Living Dead. The sheer horror the film must hve induced when it came out is amazing. The claustrophobic atmosphere also adds to the tension. Excellent film and my favourite zombie movie out there.
COCKNEYS VS ZOMBIES
I just found it so funny and silly and when the pensioner was trying to out run the zombie chasing him using his zimmer frame was hysterical.
Dawn Of The Dead for special effects and the satirical elements.
Tokyo Zombie – it’s like a Japanese Hot Fuzz with zombies
Shaun of the Dead. The funniest thing ever!
My favourite is DAWN OF THE DEAD, the classic. It’s a fun comic book adventure on the surface, with deeper themes below, not just commercialism but humanity’s actions in the face of such an epidemic. Also, GOBLIN.
Braindead AKA DeadAlive – Peter Jackson’s very own Evil Dead 2. Funny, gory and in hindsight amusing to see him using parts of New Zealand that he would later throw into Lord of the Rings.
Blood doesn’t make me feel ill, but there is a scene in Braindead which I still can’t watch. One word – custard.
It also contains the line “I kick arse for the lord” which makes it an instant classic.
Shaun of the Dead as it’s really funny
28 days later. A great and realistic film.
This is a tough one, as zombie films are my favourite. I will have to say The Beyond, everything about it is perfect. The cinematography, music, and of course the GORE!! Lucio Fulci is the master of horror! 🙂
Shaun of the Dead is hilarious.
the 1990 version of night of the living dead great film
28 Days Later for me
dawn of the dead-because all zombie films since have copied most of the film.and also the fact that they were locked up in a department store with everything thet needed and they made it fun as well as scary
my favourite is the classic night of the living dead- theyre coming to get you barbaraaaa, this is the film that started me of on the wonderful journey of zombie films and horrors too and whilst not the goreist or scariest ill be forever thankful as it showed me the way in this genre.
Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead – just superb.
28 Days Later because it’s very realistic
Braindead. Perhaps the goreist zombie film ever.
Shaun of the Dead for showing two types of zombie namely zombies of mundane habit and zombies created by viruses and other things.
Shaun of the Dead. I could watch it all the time.
Dawn of the Dead
The Night of the Living Dead,best zombie film ever.
Re-Animator
Zombieland – Bill Murray is a legend. ‘Who’s Bill Murray?’ – ‘ I’ve never hit a kid before. I mean, that’s like asking who Gandhi is.’ – ‘Who’s Gandhi?’.
28 Days Later – realistic feel and engrossing
Re-watched Return of The Living Dead earlier this year – undoubtedly a comedy/horror classic. Some great lines and very clever stuff in there.
Not specifically a movie, but I loved Charlie Brookers Dead Set, the BB spoof
The Living Dead At The Manchester Morgue because its unrelentingly grim, has great gore and a brilliant soundtrack. Also it’s the best zombie film set in England.
“Night of the Living Dead”. Scared the pants off me!
I would say Shaun Of The Dead, great combination of comedy, zombies and unforgettable characters
Shaun of the Dead because it’s both scary and funny.