Directed by Roger Conners
Night of the Living Dead released over the years, but
Rebirth stands out from the crowd by respectfully adapting the 1968 classic in a modern-day setting while also including precise social commentary and strong performances from its cast. Which makes it a highly enjoyable zombie movie which fans of Romero’s original masterpiece will definitely enjoy.
Writer and director Roger Conners stars as Adam, a gay man who was visiting his parents’ graves before being forced to take refuge in a farmhouse after being attacked by zombies. It would have been tempting for Conners to have cast himself as a fearless action hero, but he instead spends the majority of the film screaming and crying. He doesn’t even have much dialogue throughout the picture, because when he isn’t screaming his head off, Adam spends most of his time cowering in a corner. Despite his lack of dialogue, Conners was still able to convey Adam’s emotions through body language and facial
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Daniel Blain Click holds up the severed head he created for the low-budget horror film âThe Curse of Lilith Ratchet.â The Newton Falls native has worked on about 20 films as a makeup and special effects makeup artist.
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NEWTON FALLS Face your fears is a common bit of advice.
Daniel Blain Click not only faced his, he embraced them.