Zeder...

marcx · 08-12-2003, 02:25 PM

I watched the import DVd last night. I thought the transfer was very good, hte only thing being the darker scenes got slightly murky. Overall I was impressed wi the film and the beutifual cinematography and creepy atmosphere, but it is a low film. Anyone without patience will not appreciate it...

In some ways it remined of Dead and buried although I don't really know why....and obviously there are elements of Pet Semetary.

Cydeous · 08-12-2003, 05:17 PM

I liked the film too and I agree on its pacing. I do think it works, though. I think that "Pet Semetary" got its idea off of "Zeder" but I could be wrong.

If you liked "Zeder" then you should check out "House with the Laughing Windows", which is also quite creepy (and a lot better, IMO).

marcx · 08-12-2003, 05:32 PM

Yeha I have House--I enjoyed it a lot and it prompted me to get Zeder....but House is definately the better of the two for me....

Jason25 · 08-12-2003, 05:45 PM

I agree with both of you, House is the better film but Zeder is also quite good.

The R2 disc is much cleaner and sharper than the Image disc.

Crystal Plumage · 08-12-2003, 07:33 PM

It's on my ever growing wishlist......
Where did you buy it?
(I live in region 2 so that's not a problem)

08-12-2003, 09:35 PM

I've wanted to see this for awhile too, but avoided the first Image US release as the quality is supposed to be shit. Is there any possibility that they might port over this version, ala HOUSE WITH THE LAUGHING WINDOWS?

STREET TRASH · 08-12-2003, 09:53 PM

Is there any difference between Zeder and the alternately titled Revenge of the Dead (other than the obvious)? My version is the tape distributed by Lightning video back in the mid 80s - and I think it sucks big time.

08-12-2003, 10:12 PM

Oh yeah, there's also a domestic REVENGE OF THE DEAD DVD, I was wondering the same thing> Also if anyone knows the quality that would be nice to know. It's from some cheapie company though...http://www.dvdplanet.com/product_lis...958&format=DVD

marcx · 08-13-2003, 02:39 PM

I got my Zeder disc from xploited cinema. Sorry I have no idea about comparisons to revenge of the dead.

Crystal Plumage · 08-13-2003, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Oh yeah, there's also a domestic REVENGE OF THE DEAD DVD, I was wondering the same thing> Also if anyone knows the quality that would be nice to know. It's from some cheapie company though...http://www.dvdplanet.com/product_li...6958&format=DVD

I'd skip that one if I were you:it's full screen.
The Italian version (with English audio option) is Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1.

08-13-2003, 07:25 PM

Alright, thanks for the info. I'll just keep waiting or eventually get a region free player.

08-14-2003, 02:13 AM

Maybe I should try to rewatch Zeder then. When I first saw it I was tired and I was expecting something with at least a little action in it. It put me to sleep to be honest and I usually have a lot of patience with movies.

08-14-2003, 04:54 PM

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Originally posted by Atmims
Maybe I should try to rewatch Zeder then. When I first saw it I was tired and I was expecting something with at least a little action in it. It put me to sleep to be honest and I usually have a lot of patience with movies.

Same here. I tried to watch it several times, but just kept falling asleep. Finally got rid of it.

Crystal Plumage · 08-14-2003, 11:30 PM

I suppose it's Avati's style.
Laughing Windows was slow too but not boring at all and one of the better movies I've seen recently.

08-19-2003, 09:30 AM

Just rented this one the other night (the OOP Image release, which does look pretty crappy). The flick does take a while to get going but the last half-hour is pretty intense. Truth be told, I'd all but written the movie off about an hour in -- started paying bills and stuff while it was on -- but slowly the movie dragged me back in.

Now I'm thinking I may have to rent it again to see if maybe that middle hour isn't as uneventful as it seemed...

08-12-2003, 02:25 PM	#1
marcx Maniac Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 983	Zeder... I watched the import DVd last night. I thought the transfer was very good, hte only thing being the darker scenes got slightly murky. Overall I was impressed wi the film and the beutifual cinematography and creepy atmosphere, but it is a low film. Anyone without patience will not appreciate it... In some ways it remined of Dead and buried although I don't really know why....and obviously there are elements of Pet Semetary. __________________ My DVD Collection http://www.invelos.com/dvdcollection.aspx/marcx

08-12-2003, 05:17 PM	#2
Cydeous Axxon N Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: La Casa Maledetta Posts: 1,194	I liked the film too and I agree on its pacing. I do think it works, though. I think that "Pet Semetary" got its idea off of "Zeder" but I could be wrong. If you liked "Zeder" then you should check out "House with the Laughing Windows", which is also quite creepy (and a lot better, IMO). __________________ A cold winter day in an old hotel.

08-12-2003, 05:32 PM	#3
marcx Maniac Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 983	Yeha I have House--I enjoyed it a lot and it prompted me to get Zeder....but House is definately the better of the two for me.... __________________ My DVD Collection http://www.invelos.com/dvdcollection.aspx/marcx

08-12-2003, 05:45 PM	#4
Jason25 Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,403	I agree with both of you, House is the better film but Zeder is also quite good. The R2 disc is much cleaner and sharper than the Image disc. __________________ www.cultandobscurecinema.com/PHP-Nuke

08-13-2003, 02:39 PM	#9
marcx Maniac Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 983	I got my Zeder disc from xploited cinema. Sorry I have no idea about comparisons to revenge of the dead. __________________ My DVD Collection http://www.invelos.com/dvdcollection.aspx/marcx

08-12-2003, 09:35 PM	#6
Andrew Guest Posts: n/a	I've wanted to see this for awhile too, but avoided the first Image US release as the quality is supposed to be shit. Is there any possibility that they might port over this version, ala HOUSE WITH THE LAUGHING WINDOWS?

08-12-2003, 09:53 PM	#7
STREET TRASH Synthicide Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: hobo central - playing "toss the penis" Posts: 561	Is there any difference between Zeder and the alternately titled Revenge of the Dead (other than the obvious)? My version is the tape distributed by Lightning video back in the mid 80s - and I think it sucks big time.

08-12-2003, 10:12 PM	#8
Andrew Guest Posts: n/a	Oh yeah, there's also a domestic REVENGE OF THE DEAD DVD, I was wondering the same thing> Also if anyone knows the quality that would be nice to know. It's from some cheapie company though...http://www.dvdplanet.com/product_lis...958&format=DVD

08-13-2003, 07:25 PM	#11
Andrew Guest Posts: n/a	Alright, thanks for the info. I'll just keep waiting or eventually get a region free player.

08-14-2003, 02:13 AM	#12
Atmims Guest Posts: n/a	Maybe I should try to rewatch Zeder then. When I first saw it I was tired and I was expecting something with at least a little action in it. It put me to sleep to be honest and I usually have a lot of patience with movies.

08-19-2003, 09:30 AM	#15
CrumpsBro Guest Posts: n/a	Just rented this one the other night (the OOP Image release, which does look pretty crappy). The flick does take a while to get going but the last half-hour is pretty intense. Truth be told, I'd all but written the movie off about an hour in -- started paying bills and stuff while it was on -- but slowly the movie dragged me back in. Now I'm thinking I may have to rent it again to see if maybe that middle hour isn't as uneventful as it seemed...

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