Zombie Flesh Eaters [Blu-ray] [Region B]

Now obviously you have heard the stories about this film from first being released in the 1970s in the cinema, deemed so strong and gruesome that they had to hand out sick bags (within good reason too) then the BBFC got hold of it, Banned it for years and then released it cut to ribbons. Then in the 2000s they re-released it uncut but still shaving a couple of secs from it, Now the new generation has reared its head from the grave and Arrow has re-released this vintage horror classic, FULLY UNCUT with a fantastic new transfer. If you want to see how the film originally looked, check out the original trailer that was used for the Vipco release, BIG DIFFERENCE! The film actually looks very crisp and there is an occasional grain but that to me adds to the film. I'm sure you know the story of the actual film so i don't need to explain that. The zombies are genuinely creepy and scary unlike nowadays, The skull like covers covered in maggots and worms sends shiver down your spine and how relentless they are to get their next meal is chilling. No matter what happens, they just keep moving towards their target, even the ones that can't see their prey. Walking like they are in ancient slumber until they get their target and their voracious appetite proves they are a force to be reckoned. The gruesome special effects are amazing considering this was a rip off of Dawn of the Dead, but somehow better what was shown in George A. Romero's horror masterpiece and Zombie Flesheaters (originally called just Zombie) is as much a masterpiece as Dawn of the Dead. It's done right and and to think the only really cheesy moment was the topless diving that leads to one of the films numerous and notoriously remembered scenes. Word of advice, anyone coming to this for the first time, BE WARNED this is definitely not for the squeamish or faint hearted and also don't watch this after eating. It's gory, it's gruesome and it's a great movie. Also if this movie doesn't make your blood run cold then believe me the ending will. Zombie Flesheaters look amazing on Blu-ray and easily worthy of any horror fans collection, just remember to have a bucket next to you!

Best Zombie movie ever made. Enough said.☠️

An unmanned boat cruising into New York is discovered to be carrying a zombie who attacks an officer checking the boat, meanwhile the daughter of the boats owner and a journalist head to a tropical island to check on her father, to there horror they find hoards of the undead attacking everyone and everything in there path. One of the very best Zombie films ever! The film that brought Lucio Fulci to an international audience is also one of his very best. Unlike Fulci the plot is actually fairly coherent, in fact the plot is a strength of the picture, it has pace always something interesting happening and the open ended finale is excellent. The zombie make-up is brilliant as are the bloody gory effects by De Rossi, acting by the cast is also much better than expected, leads Farrow & McCulloch are really good but the whole cast does a good job. Some of the set pieces are outstanding, the underwater shark scene is one of the most iconic in horror film history it's that impressive, the splinter in the eye, the unstoppable zombie attack at the end etc.. in fact there are many great sequences in the film far too many to list here. The atmosphere of the film is great, there are some genuinely scary moments including the opening scene in N.Y. where a zombie bursts out of the closet but there are many more, the creepy tension and suspense are maintained throughout and in this as in many other ways Fulci does an impressive job. An infamous video nasty and in my opinion also one of the top 3 best (along with Fulci's House By The Cemetery & Cannibal Man), one for every horror film fan.

Zombie Flesh Eaters, Arrow BD release: My last couple of reviews of European horrors (Zombi Holocaust and Deep Red) were not positive and I found the films disappointing. It is annoying to find all so often the picture quality fails to live up to the claims about so-called 'restorations' from original negatives. So then, it is a pleasure to be able to write a positive review here for this superior Italian horror film and BD release. First off, the picture quality on the BD presentation is satisfyingly clear and sharp doing good justice to the cameraman's impressive photography. The BD sleeve's claim "brand new high definition restoration from the original negative" is fully justified here - WELL DONE Arrow! I would be being less than honest if I said the screenplay and plot were particularly complex or meaningful. Yet it is certainly above average for the genre, and it is to the Director's credit that he manages to pull off no easy task in sustaining the film's interest by deft direction, well-framed and lush photography of the tropical island and seascape (fully realised by the original 2.35:1 aspect), and the dependable acting of the principal cast boasting Richard Johnson as the doctor and Ian McCulloch. Some moments of genuine suspense generated by the taught editing, tight framing and camera angles and use of sound (including silence) on the boat on New York Harbour were well crafted; one was left wondering whether a zombie was about to leap out at the visitors on the boat at any moment. The highlight of the film has to be the well-shot underwater sequence in which some naked scuba divers meet up with a zombie and a great white shark. To see a zombie grappling with a real great white and trying to bite its neck was incredible! The actor must have had a hidden oxygen supply underneath his prosthetics but it never showed. However it was executed, it was convincing. My only baulk was that the female scuba divers were only half naked. I can't understand how the Director managed to arrange crew insurance cover for this sequence. Gore was satisfyingly abundant and realistic as one would hope for in such a film, the only exception being the scene in which a zombie pulls a girl towards a piece of sharp wood (I won't say which part of her body as that would spoil the scene). The tension was there but alas the prosthetics didn't do the scene justice and looked fake. I am giving this film four stars because of the mind blowingly impressive zombie/great white sequence and as a mark of respect to Arrow for clearly spending a lot of love and attention on this release. The film was a pleasure to view. And review!

An all time favourite. While not having the big production values of Romero's Dawn of the Dead, Fulci harks back to the classic Voodoo zombie flicks such as I Walked with a Zombie while bringing his own touch of gore, maggots, eye ball gouging and a Zombie taking on a shark underwater. One of the best and an all time favourite

This film has stayed with me from first watch after renting the video cassette back in the video nasty glory days. Then had poor copies of copies over the years until now available in lovely Blu-ray quality. Zombie Flesheaters punches way past its weight with plenty of original and imaginative shock moments. The underwater scene alone is just an all time favourite classic for me. The soundtrack needs its own mention as its one of the best, an amazing and unforgettable heavy synth theme which runs throughout and really adds to the impact of the film when it comes in. To me with the addition of such a strong soundtrack and catchy distinctive theme the film has kind of a spaghetti western zombie feel to it. Romero may hold the zombie genre crown but for me Flesheaters is the most enjoyable and fun one that stands up to the most repeat viewings. N.B did not come with booklet as stated in description which is a shame

The video nasty panic is a strange episode in recent British history.Almost forgotten by non-horror fans it looks more inexplicable with every passing year. Bizarre to think that people could be,and were, imprisoned for owning films that can now be ordered from major retailers in lovingly restored editions, loaded with extras and passed uncut by the BBFC. This is worth bearing in mind when the next media and politician driven moral rumpus occurs. A fair few of the nasties are risibly bad films that would never have received much attention if they hadn't been banned. Zombie Flesh Eaters isn't one of these and remains an impressive achievement. Like many of the better nasties this is a film that provides no solace - no-one's getting out of this unscathed.Eerie locations, excellent makeup and effects, and a slowly building atmosphere of dread make for an unsettling and genuinely scary experience. Probably Fulci's best film and although lacking Dawn of the Dead's satirical bite it is superior to it as horror. This edition shows real care and love with a restored print and lavish extras.Any serious horror fan should have this in their collection

I don't normally write reviews for products bought from Amazon, but I'm that impressed with this release that I thought it definitely deserved one. I received my steelbook earlier today and am about 35 minutes into the film, which I must say looks just as fantastic as all the reviews I've read recently have suggested. I first owned this film on VHS 20 years ago with the cut edition from Vipco being my first experience of Fulci's masterpiece, since then I've amassed quite a collection of releases including the cut UK DVD, the 2 disc US Shriek Show 25th Anniversary Edition, various others and most recently, last years Blu Ray from Blue Underground, which I honestly thought would be the best the film could look. That was until I read the reviews for Arrows edition, which pretty much said blows the BU edition out of the water, confirmed now as I type while watching the excellent restoration work that Arrow have put into this release. The package itself is also very good, although not a massive fan of the new artwork, it does look fantastic and the inclusion of the infamous "hand" artwork on the inside of the case is a nice touch. The booklet contained within is a nice thick and very informative one, featuring writing by Fulci expert Stephen Thrower, High Rising Productions' Calum Waddell (who also created the many special features along with his collegeues at High Rising, Jay Slater (author of Eaten Alive!) and Craig Lapper. Also included is a poster featuring the UK artwork on one side and the US Zombie artwork on the other(please note that this poster does not come with the standard Blu Ray edition) and the newly added art card, mine featuring House By the Cematary. There is a multitude of new extra features on disc 2 of this set which I cannot comment on yet, but I'm of the understanding that they are extrememly good as is normal from the guys at High Rising. "The boat can leave now, tell the crew"

eccellente versione in 2 dischi blu ray ( che qui probabilmente non vedremo mai) con audio e video superlativi. Straconsigliato!

Quizás al ser fan del genero, mi reseña sea poco objetiva, pero igual que yo, algunos de los compradores de este blu-ray sentirán nostalgia de volver a ver esta maravillosa película. Cabe destacar el apartado técnico de la transferencia a blu-ray, pues se ve espectacular, y en HD sin problemas. Digo esto pues es una película de ya más de 30 años si no me equivoco, y si eres alguien que no ha visto este pedazo de peli, te lo recomiendo en formato BR. Muy contento con este producto.

I love this film. It has some massive flaws, but in an era where zombies were being portrayed as blue-skinned slow-walking people, seeing the rotting flesh and worm-filled spectres of death in this film is refreshing. The 4k transfer is gorgeous, crisp details help bring this film... back to life.

Impresionante película del género Zombi culto del gran director Lució Fulci. Imprescindible grandes dosis de gore y buenísima dirección. 8/10

Echt een film voor mensen met stalen zenuwen. Lang geleden in de Bioscoop gezien en nu op Blu-ray. Goed beeld en geluid.