Day of the Dead (1985)
Summary
Hosts Brent Trehune and Gavin Eddings review George A. Romero’s 1985 film *Day of the Dead*, ranking it third in the original trilogy. They analyze the conflict between military brute force and scientific curiosity, highlighting the iconic zombie Bub and villain Captain Rhodes. The episode also covers production history, censorship debates, and tangential humor about truck stops and pop culture.
Topics discussed
Intro and George A. Romero name discussion
Ranking zombie movies and setting the scene
Gorillaz samples and Dr. Tongue zombie
Helicopter intro, dreams, and F'd Up Movies site
Military vs. Science and zombie biology
Zombie memories, smells, and truck stop stories
Allegories: Racism, military brutality, and cats
Captain Rhodes as villain and Bub's beef
Bub's character, Salem's Lot nod, and acting
Romero's style, budget cuts, and gore effects
Amputation scenes and Walking Dead comparisons
Captain Rhodes' performance and squib effects
Steel's suicide and Bub's escape
Gore effects, Tom Savini, and Mark Dotson
Mark Dotson's death and Land of the Dead
Final thoughts, recommendations, and merch
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