Wednesday, October 17, 2018

October Horror Movie Challenge - Dawn of the Dead (2004)

Synopsis: A group of survivors seek revenge after the dead begin to stand up, run, and devour the flesh of the living. 

The Good: The cast is rather engaging. This is one that you watch and either really want the characters to make it out or die painfully. I think investment into the characters is important in a flick like this. Who cares about a survivor story if you don't care about the survivors. The film has some great bloody effects and a surprising amount of levity, despite the dark nature of the film. Finally this has one of the greatest zombie openings (once we're introduced to the first zombie).

The Bad: Fast zombies aren't everyone's thing and I understand that.

Final Thoughts: Despite the fact I don't care for fast zombies, this is one of my favorites. It's also Zack Snyder's best work. I can't count the times I've watched this one. Next to Shaun of the Dead and Return of the Living Dead, this is my favorite.

In Your Game:
Kenneth Hall
Class/Level: Survivor 1/ First Responder 4

Str: 16 (+2) 
Int: 11 
Wis: 14 (+1)
Dex: 12 
Con: 16 (+2) 
Cha: 12 
Sur: 12

Critical: 12
Death:  15
Infection: 16
Mental: 13
Poison: 16

Languages: English

AC: 10 /11 (Brawling)
HP: 25
Move: 12

Attack Bonus:
Brawling, +3 to hit, 1d4+3 damage
Six-Shot Revolver, +6 to hit, 2d6+1 damage
Shotgun, +6 to hit, 4d6+3 damage

Skills:
Basic Athletics 2 (+4/+2) 
Brawling 1
Intimidation 1 (+4)
Investigation 2 (+2)
Ranged Weapons 5 (+5)
Street Smart 1 (+1)

Abilities:
+6 to first aid
Each member of your groups gets 1 additional SUR point when you are present

Equipment: backpack, police bad, six-shot revolver, 18 revolver rounds, shotgun, 12 shells 

New To Me Movies Watched: 25
Total Movies Watched: 40

1 comment:

  1. Another of my favourite zombie flicks (Shaun is still the top, of course).

    This is the movie that introduced me to Zack Snyder, back when he was "cool" and doing things people liked.

    I never really had an issue with 'fast zombies' as they worked in this film.

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