New Zombie series

[10JH]

There's a new Zombie series coming out soon, called The Walking Dead

Starring Andrew Lincoln (who was in teachers), director from Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile.

Looks really good!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg46DWI_fCE

[jeebus]

It starts on the 5th november on FX channel, I cannot wait for this now, thanks for the heads up.

[becksW]

One to set on the V+ (in HD ) Can't wait

[Halb]

Based on this, hope it is as good.

[Castrol Craig]

so bloke gets injured, wakes up in hospital, everyones dead apart from some zombies.

seems a bit resident evil....

[10JH]

Castrol Craig said:

so bloke gets injured, wakes up in hospital, everyones dead apart from some zombies.

seems a bit resident evil....

Story from 28 days later too.

[RedLCRB0b]

I'm really looking forward to this, I've been following its development on AICN for a while now and Frank Darabont always manages to do a great job of bringing books to life.

[Meoricin]

That's a bit of a disappointment as a start - one of the best bits of a zombie story is the initial outbreak and chaos. Putting the main character to sleep throughout it is a pretty cheap way to dodge that.

[10JH]

Thinking about it, I agree it's definitely one of the best bits. Still looks promising though.

Maybe they'll have flashbacks/recollections?

[him_over_there]

10JH said:

Castrol Craig said:

so bloke gets injured, wakes up in hospital, everyones dead apart from some zombies.

seems a bit resident evil....

Story from 28 days later too.

It's actually based on the absolutely fantastic comic book series.

http://www.amazon.com/Walking-Dead-Days-Gone-Bye/d...

[RedLCRB0b]

Slightly off topic, but for anyone who enjoys zombie stories I can recommend 'World War Z' it tells the story of a zombie apocalypse as a series of interviews with people that lived through it. They are supposed to be turning it into a film (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816711/).

[10JH]

RedLCRB0b said:

Slightly off topic, but for anyone who enjoys zombie stories I can recommend 'World War Z' it tells the story of a zombie apocalypse as a series of interviews with people that lived through it. They are supposed to be turning it into a film (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816711/).

I've read that. Interesting book, not particularly well written. But a good read for anyone who likes zombie films.

Looking forward to the film!

[militantmandy]

10JH said:

Castrol Craig said:

so bloke gets injured, wakes up in hospital, everyones dead apart from some zombies.

seems a bit resident evil....

Story from 28 days later too.

Almost exactly the same start!

[Halb]

Waking up in a hospital bed with the world turned upside down outside is an old staple of sci-fi/fantasy.

[clonmult]

Halb said:

Waking up in a hospital bed with the world turned upside down outside is an old staple of sci-fi/fantasy.

+1

Anyone remember the various Triffids books/tv shows? Probably pre-dates those as well.

[10JH]

clonmult said:

Halb said:

Waking up in a hospital bed with the world turned upside down outside is an old staple of sci-fi/fantasy.

+1

Anyone remember the various Triffids books/tv shows? Probably pre-dates those as well.

They did a remake of that recently. Was pretty good actually!

[Adz The Rat]

Looks alright, will get it on series link and see what its like.

Certainly an interesting idea for a series, doesnt look as good as True Blood though.

[LandR]

Is this on Sky ?

The Walking Dead comics are ace.

Edited by LandR on Tuesday 5th October 22:51

[10JH]

LandR said:

Is this on Sky ?

The Walking Dead comics are ace.

Edited by LandR on Tuesday 5th October 22:51

Jeebus said it was on the FX channel on 5th Nov.

Think you get FX on Sky.

[Halb]

Adz The Rat said:

Looks alright, will get it on series link and see what its like.

Certainly an interesting idea for a series, doesnt look as good as True Blood though.

Is True Blood funny?
I haven't watched it because the first thing I think when I saw it advertised is, 'not another bloody vampire programme.'

The Walking Dead is very well written.