ROY FRUMKES' CELEBRATION OF HORROR DIRECTOR GEORGE A. ROMERO GETS RE-EDITED, UPDATED AND REMASTERED! THE DEFINITIVE DOCUMENT OF THE DEAD IS AN ALL-NEW VERSION OF THE CLASSIC "MAKING OF" PROIECT BASED ON 1978's DAWN OF THE DEAD! George A. Romero, director of the original NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, is one of the horror genre's most celebrated filmmakers. Roy Frumkes amazing 1978 documentary DOCUMENT OF THE DEAD was an intimate look at Romero's creative process, with an outstanding collection of interviews, effects demonstrations (courtesy of make-up artist, Tom Savini) and behind-the-scenes footage from the cassic horror film. DAWN OF THE DEAD. This new 2012 version of the award-winning documentary contains all-new exclusive material, including additional interviews with Romero' family and friends, candid on-set footage from TWO EVIL EYES, LAND OF THE DEAD, DIARY OF THE DEAD, SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD and many more surprises! THE DEFINITIVE DOCUMENT OF THE DEAD is a loving portrait of a horror legend, and a must-see for any hardcore horror fan!

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Document of the Dead (1985)

Blu-ray/DVD
Unrated

Documentary · 1h 42m · 11/13/2012

    
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ROY FRUMKES' CELEBRATION OF HORROR DIRECTOR GEORGE A. ROMERO GETS RE-EDITED, UPDATED AND REMASTERED! THE DEFINITIVE DOCUMENT OF THE DEAD IS AN ALL-NEW VERSION OF THE CLASSIC "MAKING OF" PROIECT BASED ON 1978's DAWN OF THE DEAD! George A. Romero, director of the original NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, is one of the horror genre's most celebrated filmmakers. Roy Frumkes amazing 1978 documentary DOCUMENT OF THE DEAD was an intimate look at Romero's creative process, with an outstanding collection of interviews, effects demonstrations (courtesy of make-up artist, Tom Savini) and behind-the-scenes footage from the cassic horror film. DAWN OF THE DEAD. This new 2012 version of the award-winning documentary contains all-new exclusive material, including additional interviews with Romero' family and friends, candid on-set footage from TWO EVIL EYES, LAND OF THE DEAD, DIARY OF THE DEAD, SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD and many more surprises! THE DEFINITIVE DOCUMENT OF THE DEAD is a loving portrait of a horror legend, and a must-see for any hardcore horror fan!

Release Country

United States

Barcode

654930315194

Release Date

11/13/2012

Media Type

Documentary

Audio

  English     

Digital Copy

Not Included

Studios

Synapse Films/Roy Frumkes Productions, Inc.

Video Format

1080p

Aspect Ratio

1.33:1

Cover Type

Keep Case (HD Slim, Low)

Discs

Cast
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John Amplas

Himself
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Carl Augenstein

Himself
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Steve Bissette

Himself
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David Emge

Himself
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Ken Foree

Himself
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Christine Forrest

Herself (as Christine Romero)
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Roy Frumkes

Himself
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Michael Gornick

Himself
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Joe Kane

Himself (as The Phantom of the Movies)
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Greg Lamberson

Himself
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Nicole Potter

Narrator (voice)
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Scott H. Reiniger

Himself
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George A. Romero

Himself
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Richard P. Rubinstein

Himself
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Tom Savini

Himself
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Susan Tyrrell

Narrator (voice)
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Gahan Wilson

Himself
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Dave Bartholomew

Himself / Long Haired Denim Shirted Zombie in Bikers' battle (uncredited)
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Pasquale Buba

Himself / Biker (wearing serape) (uncredited)
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Butchie

Himself / Butchie - Wild Haired Bearded Biker riding Harley-Davidson Panhead Motorcycle (with sidecar) (uncredited)
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Katherine Kolbert

Herself -Still Photographer / Brunette Biker Chick (throwing pies and cakes) (uncredited)
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Groucho Marx

Ronald Kornblow (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Doug Mertz

Preppie Zombie - 2nd Pie-In Face (uncredited)
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Rudy Ricci

Himself / The Biker Leader (Radio Operator wearing Nazi Helmet) (uncredited)
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Cindy Roman

Herself / Blue Bandana Biker Chick riding with White Headband Biker (uncredited)
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Lenny Roman

Himself / White Headband Biker riding 1977 Harley-Davidson 1200 Super Glide Motorcycle (uncredited)
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Gaylen Ross

Francine Parker (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Nick Tallo

Himself / Jack - Biker (with seltzer bottle) (uncredited)
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Larry Vaira

Himself / Mousey - Biker (with tommy-gun) in sidecar (uncredited)
Crew
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Roy Frumkes

Director
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Roy Frumkes

Writer
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Other Editions
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The Definitive Document Of The Dead

(DVD)

11/13/2012

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Document of the Dead

(DVD)

10/14/1998

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The Definitive Document of the Dead

(Blu-ray)

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