MonsterFest Rules

[Jason Ramsey]

Stay tuned...

[JonB]

Awesome! Can't wait!

[tmnt]

Nice!

[Brandon Rice]

Looking forward to this one!

[Zim]

a monster could mean a lot of things

[Rodney V. Smith]

a monster could mean a lot of things

Relax: its around Halloween time so they're going to have fun with it, not impose an ridiculous rules on us. I think we'll have monsters of all shapes and sizes.. short and tall, skinny and possibly even Fat...

[Zim]

that is what i was talking about Puck. A monster could mean a lot of things. But they might put a little twist in the rules.

[Rodney V. Smith]

Ahh they just want us to have fun and actually make movies. The rules are just there to keep us in check and make sure we're not running off completely wild. I really wouldn't sweat it cuz they're not going to redefine the meaning of "monster" or limit it to one meaning. If there's a twist in the rules it will be something completely reasonable and that is attainable by everyone, which also doesn't limit our creativity.

Unless... hmm... they wouldn't do THAT would they?

Nah... anything but THAT!

not possible...

[Brandon Rice]

I am excited to see people branch off and utilize the meaning of monster to the fullest.

[KOHR]

Awesome. Now I feel obligated to join in on the fun-- I've only got 4 weeks until I won't be available to make a film... so I better get started! :D

[Ki-Ki]

Rooting up for this one, been waiting and organizing 1 and a half fest's for something like this!
-- Words can not describe my ongoing excitement. But if they could, it'd go something like this.

Awesome.

:beer:

[Barry_Green]

Yes, "monster" could mean a lot of things, but I hope we at least get some conventional monsters. It is halloween, after all. We don't need too many "my dad was a childbeating monster" films, let's have some fun here... :)

[Zim]

or ugly girl monsters, none of them either!!!

[Ki-Ki]

It's a shame there's only one time a year I can put my sick mind to use.
Can you Americans think of a new holiday? :)

[Rodney V. Smith]

Yes, "monster" could mean a lot of things, but I hope we at least get some conventional monsters. It is halloween, after all. We don't need too many "my dad was a childbeating monster" films, let's have some fun here... :)

That's the last thing we need. Fun. Or conventional monsters. Or fun. Setting a bad example Barry. :grin:

(the above is said completely tongue in cheek)

[Kholi]

Yes, "monster" could mean a lot of things, but I hope we at least get some conventional monsters. It is halloween, after all. We don't need too many "my dad was a childbeating monster" films, let's have some fun here... :)

yeah buddy. Anyone remember that short with the urinal cakes biting hoo hoos off?

Hope that guy returns for monster fest!

[Richard J. Johnson]

Eff it. I'm In. I have nothing that fits the theme, So I guess I will Rock from scratch.

[Richard J. Johnson]

yeah buddy. Anyone remember that short with the urinal cakes biting hoo hoos off?

Hope that guy returns for monster fest!

WHAT!? I need to see that one.

[Jason Ramsey]

That's what it's all about, man. From nothing to finished product in around 3 months.

later,
Jason

[Richard J. Johnson]

That's what it's all about, man. From nothing to finished product in around 3 months.

later,
Jason

absolutely. I can feel this theme eating away at my wallet already.:crybaby:

[Zim]

I'm ready to start,,,,just give us the details.

[JNMiller]

Woo hoo!!!! I love it!!!

[Nick Walters]

Now you're hitting me where it feels TOO GOOD....If theres one thing I know it's filmin some monstery blood, guts, and gore....I can't wait for some details!

[jpsheets]

Got my idea all ready to go, now if I can just get that old ghost town set for free...

[Morox]

that is what i was talking about Puck. A monster could mean a lot of things. But they might put a little twist in the rules.

This.

I am hoping the rules in place don't force us to create an actual monster (vampire, blob, Godzilla, etc.). Hopefully, a "monster" can be defined in different ways.

[Jason Ramsey]

Monster will be pretty wide open... We were originally going to do a zombiefest II, but figured this would include that and leave it open for some other folks.

Don't forget though, this is our "dark" themed fest of the year, so things will generally lean towards that kind of world, but it's pretty wide open as well.

later,
jason

[Brian Parker]

So no fluffy bunnies or candy rainbows? Crap...

Guess I have to go with my other idea....

[Barry_Green]

Have you never seen "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"???

[Brian Parker]

lol....ah yes I have...

[Boogeyman]

wow is their a fee to enter?

[JonB]

wow is their a fee to enter?

Of course!

[Boogeyman]

yes I so got it made
lets see

* sign up for monster fest
* come up with scary title
* shoot my scary flick
*

[Rodney V. Smith]

wow is their a fee to enter?

Only your immortal soul and complete allegiance to the fest. Either that or you have to buy us all beer if you fail to submit your movie... that's a LOT of beer. :beer:

Kidding of course: no fee. Making the movie and following the rules is your fee.

[Boogeyman]

yeah beer for all!

[Chris_Keaton]

Once you all are ready I might have a couple scripts already written. I'm also putting on my thinking cap.

If interested PM me.

[Mike Insane]

I may come out of retirement for this one. I seem to gravitate towards the darker themes. Are there any old schoolers left in the fest besides the mods?

[Kholi]

Monster will be pretty wide open... We were originally going to do a zombiefest II, but figured this would include that and leave it open for some other folks.

Don't forget though, this is our "dark" themed fest of the year, so things will generally lean towards that kind of world, but it's pretty wide open as well.

later,
jason

ZOmbies qualify huh? Hmmm.

Then vampires too?? Iss more like SCARE FEST than specifically literal monsters. sweet

[Jason Ramsey]

wow is their a fee to enter?

Nope. No fee. Always has, and always will be 100% free to enter... The goal is to get folks making films, not to make money :)

later,
Jason

[MrFluffy]

Working on my monsters already.

[JonB]

Would you copy/paste the rules and give us our required element already?? Your killing me with the suspense :P

[RodThompson]

Can we at least get a collaboration thread section? :D

[JonB]

Can we at least get a collaboration thread section? :D

Mmm, true that!

[Ki-Ki]

''I'm so excited. Yeah, yeahhh. YEAH!''

[Lawsuit_Boy]

Hmmm...I'm working on a surrealist drama/horror that sort of has a symbolic "monster." I wonder if this qualifies?

[stinkpot]

I'm going to hafta participate this round... and make it ugly!

To Monster Fest! :beer:

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

I am excited to see people branch off and utilize the meaning of monster to the fullest.


Yes, "monster" could mean a lot of things, but I hope we at least get some conventional monsters. It is halloween, after all. We don't need too many "my dad was a childbeating monster" films, let's have some fun here... :)


Ah the interesting DVXUser theme problem, whether to abide by the theme or be "creative" and not make it about the theme (whilst saying that you actually are by 'redefining' the obvious definition).

[Jason Ramsey]

just wait for the rules :)

Some of us are on the road, and/or recovering from the screening, etc... We'll try to get them up today/tonight sometime for you.

Won't be anything to crazy this time more than likely.

later,
Jason

[ramsaur]

Thanks jason! Does that include a collaboration thread?
I have something to collaborate on.

[Brandon Rice]

Ah the interesting DVXUser theme problem, whether to abide by the theme or be "creative" and not make it about the theme (whilst saying that you actually are by 'redefining' the obvious definition).

Easy Shawn ;)

I like when people break the mold and change things up personally... even if they end up kickin' my butt :) props to them.

[Lawsuit_Boy]

Easy Shawn ;)

I like when people break the mold and change things up personally... even if they end up kickin' my butt :) props to them.

I'm with you here, Brandon. There's a time and place for specific genre works, and they should always be appreciated. But new molds need to be developed frequently or things will dry up.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

I'm with you here, Brandon. There's a time and place for specific genre works, and they should always be appreciated. But new molds need to be developed frequently or things will dry up.My past entries have always catered to the theme quite religiously. If I ever enter another Fest I plan on departing from the theme almost entirely.

Just enough theme to get accepted. :beer:

I've gone out of my way in the past to include it but that doesn't seem to matter when it comes to the voting.
Unless they come up with a secondary rating system that includes a 'theme' scale. :)

I like that the theme is usually pretty open though, I have no issues with that.
You learn as you go as to what is accepted and what is not.

MAH

[RodThompson]

Mangina will have more monster than the Bible has God! :thumbup:

And I don't mean that blasphemously...just comparitively.

[J.R. Hudson]

I'd love for people to get out of their homes and apartments and into the world on this one.

[AmyO]

If I enter this one, I'm gonna have to stay within the confines of my house. Unless any PDXer's want to team up. Then maybe I'll venture forth.

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

I'd love for people to get out of their homes and apartments and into the world on this one.

Agreed, but dvxuser no likey, lost to one shot in a basement, one in a garage and one shot in an apt. lol

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

Easy Shawn ;)

I like when people break the mold and change things up personally... even if they end up kickin' my butt :) props to them.

Not being mean here Brandon, no offense intended. I was just musing about the interesting dichotomy that arrises from the themes, I think it's fine

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

My past entries have always catered to the theme quite religiously. If I ever enter another Fest I plan on departing from the theme almost entirely.

Just enough theme to get accepted. :beer:

I've gone out of my way in the past to include it but that doesn't seem to matter when it comes to the voting.
Unless they come up with a secondary rating system that includes a 'theme' scale. :)

I like that the theme is usually pretty open though, I have no issues with that.
You learn as you go as to what is accepted and what is not.

MAH

Your lesson is correct. I had to learn the same thing on 48 hour film project. They state even more: theme, character, line of dialogue and prop. I used mine religously, and then lost to a film that BARELY used any of it and the judges didn't care. The only purpose of such restrictions is to try and make sure the films weren't made months ago and resurrected.

[Ki-Ki]

Thankfully, my back garden is a coastline of peninsula.

[ZazaCast]

Agreed, but dvxuser no likey, lost to one shot in a basement, one in a garage and one shot in an apt. lol

:nads: OUCH!

I guess we should all run out, buy a RED and lease a movie studio because apperantly it's impossible to make a good film in the basement, garage or apartment.

Thanks for the words of encouragement.:beer:

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

:nads: OUCH!

I guess we should all run out, buy a RED and lease a movie studio because apperantly it's impossible to make a good film in the basement, garage or apartment.

Thanks for the words of encouragement.:beer:

Zaza, I like you. You really misinterepreted my post greatly. My post had nothing to do with camera choice or studio (I've never used a studio in my life), my point was limited strictly to location choice. Anyone, from a Red owner to a cell-phone camera operator can choose to get out of their apartment. I was merely pointing out that DVXUser viewers dont seem to care, but I personally agree with JR

EDIT: After re-reading my post, which definitely makes no mention of Red, studios, etc, I have no clue where you got your post

[J.R. Hudson]

:nads: OUCH!

I guess we should all run out, buy a RED and lease a movie studio because apperantly it's impossible to make a good film in the basement, garage or apartment.

Thanks for the words of encouragement.:beer:

I don't think Shawn meant anything. One does not need a RED or Movie Studio to create a world for the viewer!

[Brandon Rice]

If one can tell a compelling story in an apartment, garage, or whatnot... then props to them :)

I shot my last fest entry in a big office building :) a little different I guess... come to think of it, none of my past entries were in a garage or apartment...

[ZazaCast]

One does not need a RED or Movie Studio to create a world for the viewer!

Exactly, my point! :thumbup:

[Captain Pierce]

I'd love for people to get out of their homes and apartments and into the world on this one.

But it's bright and loud and scary out there! :crybaby:

[Geoff_R]

I just booked a few tickets on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft... I'm leaving the planet to shoot my short which is essentially a re-enactment of the Apollo moon landing except when Buzz steps onto the lunar surface, there is a horrific surprise awaiting him... a group of moon zombies.

This is all part of my plan to increase awareness to my feature intentions, aptly titled, 'moon zombies' in which these lunar zombies hijack spacecraft and come infect earth.

[Brandon Rice]

Wow Geoff! Can I produce for you? Or even just AC :) I'll do it!

[MattinSTL]

One thing I'm sure of... is that you don't need any particular level of production gear to make a good video. Some of the projects with the highest level of equipment have been the most boring to me.

Just because it's shot on RED doesn't mean it will hold my interest for more then 30 seconds.

Don't feel threatened by gear... it has very little to do with telling an interesting story.

People with good gear tend to hang on neat looking shots and artistic crap that gets boring quickly... pacing and story arc are everything.

[Ki-Ki]

..and this my friends, is how the universe began.


The End

[Brandon Rice]

Matt... it never hurts to pair a great story with nice imagery :)

[chriscurl]

There sure is a lot of ummm "passion" to go around already, and it's only been a day and a half! Let's hope that it gets channeled into some great films, wherever they are filmed.

[J.R. Hudson]

:beer:
I just booked a few tickets on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft... I'm leaving the planet to shoot my short which is essentially a re-enactment of the Apollo moon landing except when Buzz steps onto the lunar surface, there is a horrific surprise awaiting him... a group of moon zombies.

This is all part of my plan to increase awareness to my feature intentions, aptly titled, 'moon zombies' in which these lunar zombies hijack spacecraft and come infect earth.


LOl.

Awesome.

[Lawsuit_Boy]

I just booked a few tickets on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft... I'm leaving the planet to shoot my short which is essentially a re-enactment of the Apollo moon landing except when Buzz steps onto the lunar surface, there is a horrific surprise awaiting him... a group of moon zombies.

This is all part of my plan to increase awareness to my feature intentions, aptly titled, 'moon zombies' in which these lunar zombies hijack spacecraft and come infect earth.

*starts a slow clap*

[darkrequiem1134]

ahhhh finally a fest i can truely ave some fun with...can't wait to hear more about it.

[Geoff_R]

Wow Geoff! Can I produce for you? Or even just AC :) I'll do it!
Just got off the phone with Anatoly Perminov, my main Russian contact and more importantly, the now co-producer of the project...(he really dug the script!) He's taking it into consideration, Brandon. I originally convinced him to send just myself, a makeup artist and the cast aboard the rocket, but I stressed that having an AC would really help accelerate the pace of filming. I had a horrible dream last night of trying to pull focus in zero g and as my hand tried rotating the barrel of my nikon prime, I started spinning around the camera... perhaps an AC is a necessity?

[Tim Joy]

Guess you don't need to hire a sound-person in a vacuum?

[Brandon Rice]

Just got off the phone with Anatoly Perminov, my main Russian contact and more importantly, the now co-producer of the project...(he really dug the script!) He's taking it into consideration, Brandon. I originally convinced him to send just myself, a makeup artist and the cast aboard the rocket, but I stressed that having an AC would really help accelerate the pace of filming. I had a horrible dream last night of trying to pull focus in zero g and as my hand tried rotating the barrel of my nikon prime, I started spinning around the camera... perhaps an AC is a necessity?

I think an AC would be good... hope I get to work this gig!:beer:

[JonB]

I'm going to wager a bet that we will see at least 10 films featuring andrew kramers "demon face" effect =P

[Barry_Green]

One thing I'm sure of... is that you don't need any particular level of production gear to make a good video. Some of the projects with the highest level of equipment have been the most boring to me.
And the winning film of QuestFest was shot on the $1500 GH1. With no audio, probably because the GH1 doesn't make additional microphones or monitoring audio easy, so they just reworked the film to not require any dialogue.

[chriscurl]

And the winning film of QuestFest was shot on the $1500 GH1. With no audio, probably because the GH1 doesn't make additional microphones or monitoring audio easy, so they just reworked the film to not require any dialogue.


AND it was completely shot in their garage, and you couldn't even tell!

ok, maybe not.

[Captain Pierce]

Guess you don't need to hire a sound-person in a vacuum?

In space, no one can hear you... oh, never mind. :D

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

In space, no one can hear you... oh, never mind. :D
LOL! I was going to post the EXACT same thing! Even ending it mid quote and bailing since everyone around here probably knows it, just as you did. :grin:

[Brandon Rice]

Scream! It's scream!

[Ki-Ki]

How many zombies this time round?

[Matt Harris]

i'm going full zombie.

[Barry_Green]

How many zombies this time round?
All of them.

[Matt Harris]

I just read World War Z, gotta go zombie. That book is massively inspiring.

[J.R. Hudson]

Zombies rule.

[J.R. Hudson]

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[JonB]

For anyone making zombie flicks:

Please stay true to the classic zombie. Don't pull any of this "super human" zombie crap. Zombies are slow and dumb. What makes them so scary is their pure numbers. The fact that no matter how many you kill, they will never stop coming at you. They will keep coming and coming and coming. Not the fact that they can run/jump better than Olympic athletes....

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

For anyone making zombie flicks:

Please stay true to the classic zombie. Don't pull any of this "super human" zombie crap. Zombies are slow and dumb. What makes them so scary is their pure numbers. The fact that no matter how many you kill, they will never stop coming at you. They will keep coming and coming and coming. Not the fact that they can run/jump better than Olympic athletes....So you didn't like 28 Days Later...

Got it.

:zombie_smiley:

[JonB]

So you didn't like 28 Days Later...

Got it.

:zombie_smiley:

Correct. And the remake of dawn of the dead...

[Barry_Green]

Whatever happened to zombies being supernatural? What's with this "virus" nonsense? Bring back the magic, bring back the evil, ditch the germs... that's what I say.

[majikfraug]

Whatever happened to zombies being supernatural? What's with this "virus" nonsense? Bring back the magic, bring back the evil, ditch the germs... that's what I say.
I couldn't agree more! What on earth is up with virus' being the cause of zombies, werewolves, vampires, etc.?

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Whatever happened to zombies being supernatural? What's with this "virus" nonsense? Bring back the magic, bring back the evil, ditch the germs... that's what I say.
I completely agree about the entire virus thing. Everyone seems to want everything explained scientifically nowadays. Once one movie went the virus route they all started to.

I like the idea of leaving the audience wondering.

[Barry_Green]

Yeah, like a "virus" was behind "the exorcist". Come on.
:)

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Yeah, like a "virus" was behind "the exorcist". Come on.
:)Oooh. I smell a remake!

[Chris_Keaton]

For anyone making zombie flicks:

Please stay true to the classic zombie. Don't pull any of this "super human" zombie crap. Zombies are slow and dumb. What makes them so scary is their pure numbers. The fact that no matter how many you kill, they will never stop coming at you. They will keep coming and coming and coming. Not the fact that they can run/jump better than Olympic athletes....

Those were not zombies in 28 days later. Why does everyone say they were. Not zombies! Zombies are things that come out of the grave or morgue and they're hungry for brains.

[Matt Harris]

excorcist / omen / rosemarys baby / evil dead = devil and biblical stuff

28 days later = scientific virus (nothing wrong with that)

night / dawn / day of the dead / WWZ = romero left it unexplained (which is cool)

bottomline - monster fest can be anything

[Matt Harris]

[QUOTE=Chris_Keaton;1700689]Those were not zombies in 28 days later. Why does everyone say they were?

Everyone says they are because on the 28 Days Later poster it says
"Danny Boyle reinvents the Zombie genre"

I agree though, they arent zombies. They are rabid plague victims.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Everyone says they are because on the 28 Days Later poster it says
"Danny Boyle reinvents the Zombie genre"


And they really are just that, a new spin on an old idea.

[Chris_Keaton]

What was that zombie movie where the zombies were created by some Army weapons gas?

[Chris_Keaton]

I do believe that Zombie's have been done. Done to death, brought back to life and done to death again. What the hell else is there to do? Oh, a movie from the zombie's perspective. What that's been done. I guess that settles it, zombies are old hat.

[Matt Harris]

What was that zombie movie where the zombies were created by some Army weapons gas?

Return of the living Dead

In terms of Zombies being done to death, there really aren't many GOOD Zombie movies.
So there is reason to keep tapping into the genre.

Vampires have been done to death more, and they are as popular as ever.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

What was that zombie movie where the zombies were created by some Army weapons gas?
Wasn't that The Return of the Living Dead?

'send more paramedics' :)

[ramsaur]

Zombieland looks pretty good and funny.

[KOHR]

The zombies in Planet Terror were created by nerve gas or something along those lines.

I'm a pretty big zombie buff and my top 3, in no order are:
Night of the Living Dead
28 Days Later
Shaun of the Dead

I can appreciate the horror behind the rabid/fast zombies... especially in that the premise for them is specifically tailored for our modern fears.

Anyway, as for my film-- there is only one zombie. :D

[Sprocketboy]

28 Weeks Later is pretty damn good too! Actually more chilling than 28 Days...

[Luis_]

is there an ETA for the rules?

[Jason Ramsey]

we've got a draft posted that we are double, triple, quadruple checking. Just a bit slow going at the moment due to travel and stuff of some of us...

There will be a required element more than likely, but nothing too crazy. There will NOT be a pitch process this time. Deadline will be October 30th...

Hard details to come soon... maybe tomorrow morning or by mid afternoon. We'll try our best.

I know you guys are anxious. Just hang with us a bit longer :)

later,
Jason

[Luis_]

kewl... we should have something by the weekend. Thanks!

[mattspat]

ahhhh dying in anticipation for the rules to be posted!!

[DChang]

Whatever happened to zombies being supernatural? What's with this "virus" nonsense? Bring back the magic, bring back the evil, ditch the germs... that's what I say.

Yeah! Why hasn't anyone finished the Weekend at Bernie's Trilogy?!

[Ki-Ki]

Whatever happened to zombies being supernatural? What's with this "virus" nonsense? Bring back the magic, bring back the evil, ditch the germs... that's what I say.

You been talking to my writer again?

[TMerry]

Will the Rules be posted in this thread, or will you open a new one for the details?
thx.

[Chris_Keaton]

...In terms of Zombies being done to death, there really aren't many GOOD Zombie movies.
So there is reason to keep tapping into the genre.....

I'm not sure a 'good' one can be done. The antag is a mindless creature set to eat brains. We know that all the protag has to do is blow their head off and the problems solved. This simplicity doesn't help the drama. Yes the amassing hordes is a threat (you run out of ammo), but it's been done. It's just such a narrow theme. I think the only success a zombie film can have is as a comedy like 'Shaun of the Dead.' But again that's been done.:zombie_smiley:
'I Am Legend' was close to being good, but then again those won't really zombies.

[RodThompson]

I AM LEGEND sucks the gay out of Liberache's anus! Read the book and you'll just think, "Why?" Such a great intellectual property ruined.

[JonB]

I'm not sure a 'good' one can be done. The antag is a mindless creature set to eat brains. We know that all the protag has to do is blow their head off and the problems solved. This simplicity doesn't help the drama. Yes the amassing hordes is a threat (you run out of ammo), but it's been done. It's just such a narrow theme. I think the only success a zombie film can have is as a comedy like 'Shaun of the Dead.' But again that's been done.:zombie_smiley:
'I Am Legend' was close to being good, but then again those won't really zombies.

You raise a very good point chris, but I still think it can be done. All this craziness around your characters allows their truest traits to show through. You can have antags within your protags. The key is to keep the film about your main set of characters, and have the zombies be a constant outside threat.

[Ki-Ki]

Don't want to seem a nag guys, but weren't the rules suppost to be up yesterday or yesterday evening?

[JonB]

Don't want to seem a nag guys, but weren't the rules suppost to be up yesterday or yesterday evening?

They probably shouldn't have started a "Rules" thread until the rules were ready...

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

we've got a draft posted that we are double, triple, quadruple checking. Just a bit slow going at the moment due to travel and stuff of some of us...

There will be a required element more than likely, but nothing too crazy. There will NOT be a pitch process this time. Deadline will be October 30th...

Hard details to come soon... maybe tomorrow morning or by mid afternoon. We'll try our best.

I know you guys are anxious. Just hang with us a bit longer :)

later,
Jason
Maybe you guys missed this update from last night.

[DarkElastic]

I AM LEGEND sucks the gay out of Liberache's anus! Read the book and you'll just think, "Why?" Such a great intellectual property ruined.

Totally agree Rod, but that does go for most novels to film adaptations. I Am Legend was more Vampires though... It was George A. Romero who took Matheson's Vampires and turned them into hordes of Zombies.

[JonB]

Did anyone see Omega Man with Charlton Heston? lol, best movie ever...

[DarkElastic]

Did anyone see Omega Man with Charlton Heston? lol, best movie ever...

I much prefer The Last Man On Earth with Vincent Price.:beer:

[J.R. Hudson]

Did anyone see Omega Man with Charlton Heston? lol, best movie ever...

Much better than that piece of Chit I AM LEGEND.


For anyone making zombie flicks:

Please stay true to the classic zombie. Don't pull any of this "super human" zombie crap. Zombies are slow and dumb. What makes them so scary is their pure numbers. The fact that no matter how many you kill, they will never stop coming at you. They will keep coming and coming and coming. Not the fact that they can run/jump better than Olympic athletes....

Running Zombies / Slow Zombies
MAC / PC
DVX / XL1

An age old debate.

I welcome both spins on the genre. Slow or Fast.


Correct. And the remake of dawn of the dead...

Great film. A lot of fun.


[quote=Chris_Keaton;1700689]Those were not zombies in 28 days later. Why does everyone say they were?

Everyone says they are because on the 28 Days Later poster it says
"Danny Boyle reinvents the Zombie genre"

I agree though, they arent zombies. They are rabid plague victims.

I suppose one definition of a Zombie is someone who (per Wiki)

A zombie is a mythical creature that appears in folklore and popular culture typically as a reanimated corpse or a mindless human being


And they really are just that, a new spin on an old idea.

Exactly. The genre needed a reinvention and got it. 28 DAYS LATER is scary and a fab film. How can one no tlike it ? Unless wearing Romero Goggles ...

In my Zombie world, I have the FRESH FACTOR. The fresher the zombie, the faster ... the older? Slower.

[Chris_Keaton]

I AM LEGEND sucks the gay out of Liberache's anus! Read the book and you'll just think, "Why?" Such a great intellectual property ruined.

You are correct, even about the anus part. The original written piece was awesome and by changing the ending, which I think all movie versions did, they ruined the whole point of the story. That was travesty of adaptation, but what I meant were the monsters were cool.

[J.R. Hudson]

I Am Legend is one of my dream projects; they ruined it with the Will Smith version; resembles nothing of the book.

The book is credited with inspiring Romero's NighotLDead as well as inspiring Stephen King to become a writer. One day, damn it, I will make I AM LEGEND.

[Chris Messineo]

they ruined it with the Will Smith version; resembles nothing of the book.

This made me smile because I agree and I feel the exact same way about "I Robot". :)

[Captain Pierce]

LOL! I was going to post the EXACT same thing! Even ending it mid quote and bailing since everyone around here probably knows it, just as you did. :grin:

Actually, what I wanted to do was come up with some clever parody, like "In space, no can hear you ADR" or something like that, but that was the best one I came up with and I thought it was lame, so that's why I bailed. :D

[jeremytuttle]

I Am Legend is one of my dream projects; they ruined it with the Will Smith version; resembles nothing of the book.



Exactly! I had such high hopes for it too with the trailers (especially after really enjoying Francis Lawrence's other movie Constantine). I understand that it might have been tough to explain two types of vampires but not impossible... and he was suppose to be the LAST... what the heck was that.

But really it was the ending. The ending is what makes the original story so impacting and if anything that is where the title comes from. Instead of a werewolf or loch ness monster being a legend... it's a human that will go on in legend in a world full of vampires.

I do hope you get to make it John. I'm gonna remake the Star Wars prequels:)

[TMerry]

I might have to borrow from Rod and go for
"The return of Liberache's anus" for my Monster project.

It's a deep subject with so much to expand upon.

Besides I think George would like it. :-P

[Larry Rutledge]

Official Rules posted: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=178682

Be sure to read them carefully and feel free to ask any questions if something is unclear.

[John LaBonney]

Will a MonsterFest collaboration sub-forum be coming soon?

[Larry Rutledge]

Yes, the collaboration forum will come when Jason gets home ... remember we are all in travel mode from the screening this past weekend, so work is coming a little slower these first couple days.

[John LaBonney]

Cool, thanks brother!