Dellamorte Dellamore (aka Cemetery Man)- the best zombie film of all time IMO!

02-03-2003, 07:03 AM

I absolutely adore this film, and if you ask me, this is the best zombie film of all time, and I absolutely treasure zombie films, so that says something! Everett is absolutely wonderful, and I think this film contains the coolest looking Grim Reaper in any film! The scenes with the Reaper are very creepy, and his voice and stare make the scene flow with unease. The zombies look magnificent as well (i.e. the motorcycle zombie), and the film's score is so very moody.

The film is hilarious, yet utterly thought provoking at the same time. The film is full of hidden meanings, a great metaphysical look at life and the existence of things outside our own existence, and lots of irony. What Soavi has created here is a fascinating work of pure horror art, and I think the film is nearly perfect! Definitely Soavi's masterpiece, and one of my all time favorites! What do you all think of this classic?

Suicide · 02-03-2003, 07:59 AM

I second that. Although Return of the Living Dead will always be my favorite zombie movie(well movie period for me), this one is definitely in my top 2 or 3.

dwatts · 02-03-2003, 09:59 AM

At the end of the day, I like my zombie films darker. This movie (which I own on DVD) is more like Carry On Zombies. It's okay, with some intelligence, but it's just not what I want from a zombie film. It really is to zombie films what Young Frankenstien is to Universal horror flicks. If that's your cup of tea, then you'll like it. I'm not a huge fan - this one is just okay.

zombi3 · 02-03-2003, 01:09 PM

I think Dellamorte Dellamore is one of the few really original horror films to come out in the past ten years. I found it very entertaining and I'd like to see more movies like this. Now, where's my R1 dvd?

02-03-2003, 02:14 PM

I think Dellamorte Dellamore is groovy. Very cynical & dry, and some of the action is awesome. One of my favorite scenes is the reaper in the fire.
I don't really see it as a zombie movie - more like a social commentary. The zombies seem secondary to the politics in the script.
Awesome cinematography, & beautifully artistic too.

02-03-2003, 02:15 PM

I thought I had seen everything that zombies movies could offer until I sat down to watch Dellamorte Dellamore. I was floored by how creative and unique this film turned out to be. It was visually beautiful to watch and yet creepy at the same time. The plot was so simple but the way it was scripted and film made it work perfectly. The ending was inspired! I loved this film!

Shannafey · 02-03-2003, 02:37 PM

You all make good points. I love this film, but I too, like my zombie films darker. It is by far, one of the most original and entertaining zombie films, and I love the music and the woman(her name slips me) is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. All in all, I just love this film. The first time I saw it, was cut on Bravo, then, I immediately tracked down a copy on vhs. Now, like the rest of you, I anxiously await a region 1 release.

02-03-2003, 08:17 PM

It's a beautiful film indeed but not the best zombie film of all time; I don't even personally class it as a zombie film, even though it does includes zombies. I don't know, it just doesn't feel like a zombie film, it looks too good to be one. It's an intelligent black comedy/love story of the macabre. Wonderful acting, beautiful cinematograhpy and an intelligent plot mixed with superb acting and an interesting ending.

hell ya! · 02-03-2003, 09:23 PM

I really want to see it, where the hell is the DVD

02-03-2003, 11:17 PM

shannafey : the girl name is Anna Falchi

She sure is hot

Shannafey · 02-04-2003, 03:41 AM

Thanks, Dunwich, it just slipped my mind. I know she was in Playboy once. Have to track down that issue!!

Vasilis · 02-04-2003, 11:33 AM

I just got it in the mail. I've never seen it before, yet i heard so much about. I can't wait to pop it in the dvd player. But i have to be calm because i'm at work, and i cannot watch dvds at work, so i have to be calm and patient, aaaaaaaaaarghhhhhhh working sucks.

02-04-2003, 08:15 PM

C'mon, where are the old school zombie purists shouting "Zombies cannot ride motorcycles!". There are usually one or two in every Dellemorte/Dellamore thread.

All I can say, is I was lucky enough to catch it in the limited US theatrical run, and I've been in love with it ever since. I knew Saovi was pretty good but had no idea he had that much abstract, wonderful surreal-ness in him. Too bad about his kid being sick and his self-imposed retirement from directing. He really had a lot of protential to breathe some life into horror.

02-04-2003, 10:38 PM

I agree... CEMETARY MAN is the bomb diggity!!

One of those movies that improves with multiple viewings, IMO.

Vasilis · 02-04-2003, 11:56 PM

Just finished watching dellamorte dellamore for the first time, and i have to admit it rocks. Than gnaghy guy is awesome, i almost pissed myself laughing when he threw up on that girl. And Anna Falchi is one hell of a hottie, great pair of knockers

02-03-2003, 07:03 AM	#1
Cujo108 Guest Posts: n/a	Dellamorte Dellamore (aka Cemetery Man)- the best zombie film of all time IMO! I absolutely adore this film, and if you ask me, this is the best zombie film of all time, and I absolutely treasure zombie films, so that says something! Everett is absolutely wonderful, and I think this film contains the coolest looking Grim Reaper in any film! The scenes with the Reaper are very creepy, and his voice and stare make the scene flow with unease. The zombies look magnificent as well (i.e. the motorcycle zombie), and the film's score is so very moody. The film is hilarious, yet utterly thought provoking at the same time. The film is full of hidden meanings, a great metaphysical look at life and the existence of things outside our own existence, and lots of irony. What Soavi has created here is a fascinating work of pure horror art, and I think the film is nearly perfect! Definitely Soavi's masterpiece, and one of my all time favorites! What do you all think of this classic?

02-03-2003, 07:59 AM	#2
Suicide Space Bastard! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 2,534	I second that. Although Return of the Living Dead will always be my favorite zombie movie(well movie period for me), this one is definitely in my top 2 or 3. __________________ My DVDAficionado THE MANCHESTER MORGUE - Horror & Exploitation News & Reviews Space Bastard! - From the creators of The Manchester Morgue! Sites I have no affiliation with, but highly recommend: Hysteria Lives! . Bleeding Skull .

02-03-2003, 01:09 PM	#4
zombi3 Pure Evil Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shit Creek Posts: 2,216	I think Dellamorte Dellamore is one of the few really original horror films to come out in the past ten years. I found it very entertaining and I'd like to see more movies like this. Now, where's my R1 dvd? __________________ "Two great perils endanger the well-being of our community - the cave dwellers hungering for our flesh and city dwellers out to enslave us."

02-03-2003, 09:23 PM	#9
hell ya! ~Go ahead, make my day~ Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ontario, CANADA Posts: 3,568	I really want to see it, where the hell is the DVD __________________ ~MY DVD COLLECTION~ "Devil on the left An angel on the right There's no mistake Who I'll be with tonight" DANZIG

02-04-2003, 11:33 AM	#12
Vasilis Stalker Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 259	I just got it in the mail. I've never seen it before, yet i heard so much about. I can't wait to pop it in the dvd player. But i have to be calm because i'm at work, and i cannot watch dvds at work, so i have to be calm and patient, aaaaaaaaaarghhhhhhh working sucks. __________________ " Conversation, like certain parts of the anatomy, runs more smoothly when it's lubricated " -- Marquee De Sade Quills -- " Βάστα τοίχο, θα σμπρώξω " -- Κώστας Γκουσγκούνης -- Click here for FREE PORN!!! Porcupine Tree

02-03-2003, 09:59 AM	#3
dwatts HackMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crashed Posts: 16,580	At the end of the day, I like my zombie films darker. This movie (which I own on DVD) is more like Carry On Zombies. It's okay, with some intelligence, but it's just not what I want from a zombie film. It really is to zombie films what Young Frankenstien is to Universal horror flicks. If that's your cup of tea, then you'll like it. I'm not a huge fan - this one is just okay.

02-03-2003, 02:14 PM	#5
BlazingMagnum Guest Posts: n/a	I think Dellamorte Dellamore is groovy. Very cynical & dry, and some of the action is awesome. One of my favorite scenes is the reaper in the fire. I don't really see it as a zombie movie - more like a social commentary. The zombies seem secondary to the politics in the script. Awesome cinematography, & beautifully artistic too.

02-03-2003, 02:15 PM	#6
the.wicked.one Guest Posts: n/a	I thought I had seen everything that zombies movies could offer until I sat down to watch Dellamorte Dellamore. I was floored by how creative and unique this film turned out to be. It was visually beautiful to watch and yet creepy at the same time. The plot was so simple but the way it was scripted and film made it work perfectly. The ending was inspired! I loved this film!

02-03-2003, 02:37 PM	#7
Shannafey Don't Monkey With Me! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: South Florida, But Far from the Hell that is Miami Posts: 6,370	You all make good points. I love this film, but I too, like my zombie films darker. It is by far, one of the most original and entertaining zombie films, and I love the music and the woman(her name slips me) is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. All in all, I just love this film. The first time I saw it, was cut on Bravo, then, I immediately tracked down a copy on vhs. Now, like the rest of you, I anxiously await a region 1 release.

02-03-2003, 08:17 PM	#8
Evil Disco Guy Guest Posts: n/a	It's a beautiful film indeed but not the best zombie film of all time; I don't even personally class it as a zombie film, even though it does includes zombies. I don't know, it just doesn't feel like a zombie film, it looks too good to be one. It's an intelligent black comedy/love story of the macabre. Wonderful acting, beautiful cinematograhpy and an intelligent plot mixed with superb acting and an interesting ending.

02-03-2003, 11:17 PM	#10
Dunwich Guest Posts: n/a	shannafey : the girl name is Anna Falchi She sure is hot

02-04-2003, 03:41 AM	#11
Shannafey Don't Monkey With Me! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: South Florida, But Far from the Hell that is Miami Posts: 6,370	Thanks, Dunwich, it just slipped my mind. I know she was in Playboy once. Have to track down that issue!!

02-04-2003, 08:15 PM	#13
Black_Mandarin Guest Posts: n/a	C'mon, where are the old school zombie purists shouting "Zombies cannot ride motorcycles!". There are usually one or two in every Dellemorte/Dellamore thread. All I can say, is I was lucky enough to catch it in the limited US theatrical run, and I've been in love with it ever since. I knew Saovi was pretty good but had no idea he had that much abstract, wonderful surreal-ness in him. Too bad about his kid being sick and his self-imposed retirement from directing. He really had a lot of protential to breathe some life into horror.

02-04-2003, 10:38 PM	#14
Eddie Quist Guest Posts: n/a	I agree... CEMETARY MAN is the bomb diggity!! One of those movies that improves with multiple viewings, IMO.

02-04-2003, 11:56 PM	#15
Vasilis Stalker Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 259	Just finished watching dellamorte dellamore for the first time, and i have to admit it rocks. Than gnaghy guy is awesome, i almost pissed myself laughing when he threw up on that girl. And Anna Falchi is one hell of a hottie, great pair of knockers __________________ " Conversation, like certain parts of the anatomy, runs more smoothly when it's lubricated " -- Marquee De Sade Quills -- " Βάστα τοίχο, θα σμπρώξω " -- Κώστας Γκουσγκούνης -- Click here for FREE PORN!!! Porcupine Tree

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