The Walking Dead

[MadMan]

Not sure what else they can do with it, but yeah, I liked the actors in that role.

From what I've heard in the comic [

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they cut back to it every now and then

] which if they do that in the TV show I would be okay with.

[EyesWideOpen]

From what I've heard in the comic [

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they cut back to it every now and then

] which if they do that in the TV show I would be okay with.

I won't spoil it but yes they play a role in the story.

[Thirdmango]

So I've never read the comic, in fact when it comes to zombies I'm not a big fan, only really like Shaun of the Dead. I don't like horror as a genre either.

I loved this first episode. This was an awesome way to tell a zombie story, the pacing was fantastic and there weren't really any shocker moments which make you jump which I was really happy about. Also, we had a theater showing the premier as it aired so I got to watch it in the theater and everyone would cheer anytime a zombie died. It was good times. Good show, I'm excited for more and now want to read the comic.

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That Atlanta shot of him on the horse was awesome, I understand it's in the comic too but man oh man I just loved that still shot.

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[number8]

The only problem I had was [

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the kissing between Lori and Shane (this implies some sort of romantic feelings Lori has for Shane when in the comics she sleeps with him once when she's feeling her lowest and alone) which doesn't happen in the comics but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that they'll make it work.

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I think they're going to stretch that subplot out. Kirkman and Darabont both agreed that they shouldn't follow the comic's pacing too closely and that they should explore whatever comes out of the show's dynamic. The guy who plays Shane seems to be really well-liked by the cast and crew so they might keep him around much longer.

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[Wryan]

Any place to watch this online? I'm not sure I get AMC, as I can't find it surfing around.

I also discovered recently that my TCM stopped working, which seems ridiculous and bizarre and sad.

[Mara]

Any place to watch this online? I'm not sure I get AMC, as I can't find it surfing around.

Here's a pretty good streaming copy, which I am planning on watching soon.

Is it... just... super gory?

[Ezee E]

Here's a pretty good streaming copy, which I am planning on watching soon.

Is it... just... super gory?

Basically Dawn of the Dead remake level... Um... There is a part that hasn't been in other zombie movies. You know what it is as the zombies eat away, but it looks no different then a human since all you see is zombies...

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The gore is not as problematic for those who don't enjoy horror so much, as the overall atmosphere. Darabont amps the tension up sky-high.

[Mara]

The gore is not as problematic for those who don't enjoy horror so much, as the overall atmosphere. Darabont amps the tension up sky-high.

I like atmosphere, but I don't like squishy.

[jenniferofthejungle]

I loved it so much I almost watched it again, but I don't want to become too familiar with it.

The scene in the stairs had me squealing inside, though now that I think about it I am glad they didn't go in for that easy scare. It was a great tense moment and that's usually what thrills me the most anyway.

I didn't like the lead actor too much at first, but he grew on me.

I'm so looking forward to the next few episodes, though I was pissed off when I saw there were only six for the entire season. I'll be frantic by the time season 2 rolls along.

EDITED TO ADD: I had to turn the subs on because I barely understood wth they were saying in the car.

[Thirdmango]

I like atmosphere, but I don't like squishy.

It's not gore in the usual sense of gore. I mean it is, but it isn't. There are those moments, but it's more like zombie with guts hanging out instead of someone sticking dynamite in a zombie and it blowing up. It's zombies are zombies, zombies get shot kind of gore.

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There are zombie children getting shot in the head, too, if that's what might bother you, Nat.

[Dead & Messed Up]

Yeah, it's not clean, but such moments are isolated by long patches of quiet drama.

[Watashi]

The gore is not as problematic for those who don't enjoy horror so much, as the overall atmosphere. Darabont amps the tension up sky-high.

That scene in the staircase was intense.

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That scene in the staircase was intense.

It was PERFECT. I almost sh!t my pants.

[Watashi]

I love how there was no cheap jump scares at all. All the tension relied on atmosphere and emotion. Love it.

[Dukefrukem]

I love how there was no cheap jump scares at all. All the tension relied on atmosphere and emotion. Love it.

What scared me the most was the scene in the dark stairwell at the beginning. Loved it.

[Mara]

There are zombie children getting shot in the head, too, if that's what might bother you, Nat.

Oh, red flag.

I'm pretty sure I'll get around to watching this today. (This week has been crazy, I need remedial television time.)

[Wryan]

Great introduction. I liked it a lot. The tank scene at the end was damned flawless. And the very last shot was quite nice.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Yeah, this was pretty great, and I was a skeptic going in, being really tired of the genre. I hope the rest of the series is as atmospheric and subtle as the pilot. It was really well-crafted, and avoided the reliance on shock that usually clogs zombie films.

[Grouchy]

Wow, this was AMAZING. Darabont can create tension like it's the most natural thing in the world.

[Mara]

You're telling me that Mr. Hottie Lawman was all trussed up laying helpless in bed like a plate of delicious British-but-with-a-convincing-American-accent plate of brownies, and the walking dead just... left him alone?

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You're telling me that Mr. Hottie Lawman was all trussed up laying helpless in bed like a plate of delicious British-but-with-a-convincing-American-accent plate of brownies, and the walking dead just... left him alone?

I think there's more to it, but I haven't read any of the issues.

[Kurosawa Fan]

There was a stretcher blocking the door, and he was in a coma not making any noise. That's a pretty flimsy excuse, and I wasn't crazy about that either, but zombies are notorious for how stupid they are. It's not completely illogical, especially if someone locked up all the zombies in that room, and then locked up the hospital before leaving.

[Grouchy]

Yeah. Besides, the hospital seems to be a pretty controlled area. When the guy walks outside (great scene, by the way) there are like a hundred zombie bodies shot through the brains lying there.

Besides, it's just sort of a premise you're forced to accept in a way for any of the story to work. Like in 28 Days Later.