Post by Vits on Oct 10, 2018 21:56:08 GMT
After making a horror movie (NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD), George wanted to make an action/horror movie. In that genre, the main characters aren't just victims; they fight back... but they still have to be inferior to the threat. During the majority of this movie, the main characters feel in control of each situation. In fact, there are many moments where the zombies get near them and they just push them away. Due to these issues (how ironic that the directing (which isn't the same as technical quality) and the writing in this sequel (made 10 years later and with a bigger budget) is worse), there's no suspense. The goofy make-up doesn't help. A couple of moments during the last part (including the use of that ear poison known as Herbert Chappell's THE GONK) suggest that this was also meant to be partly a comedy, but they feel out of place because the story's overall tone isn't consistent.