wolfman1959 wrote:

saw the film and wasn't impressed, although it did have a couple of good moments, not read the book so can't comment on it but wasn't David Moody one of the producers of the film?

yup! It was actually filmed not too far from my town, too bad it sucked!!

part of the problem was the cast, Dexter Fletcher for christs sake!

saw the film and wasn't impressed, although it did have a couple of good moments, not read the book so can't comment on it but wasn't David Moody one of the producers of the film?

yup! It was actually filmed not too far from my town, too bad it sucked!!

They must be OOP.  But it they're going for that much they'll be re-issued.  I would suggest checking out your local library.  (mine has most of 'em)

floridapossum, you are correct, the movie is terrible!! very slow, characters are weak!!  The only good part of the whole 21/2 hours (it seemed) was David Carradine!! wow, I miss him as an actor, he has done some great work, and he was always able to convey creepiness!

If zombies ever did take over the world, I imagine it would be much like this story, Moody is really able to make you feel the quiet and isolation in a dead (or undead) world.  Also the progression of the "walkers" seemed a little more realistic than bodies just jumping up and starting to eat people, I really liked how these zombies more or less just crushed their victims with their sheer masses.
If you guys have not read these books, you really should, they're just great!