Night of the Animated Dead (2021)

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An animated retelling of ‘Night of the Living Dead’, in which a group of people in a rural farmhouse struggle to survive the threat of bloodthirsty zombies.

Introduction
"Night of the Animated Dead" is an animated adjustment of the renowned 1968 "Night of the Living Dead". Launched in 2021, the movie maintains the essence of the initial, featuring the same extreme zombie violence, however as an animation. Directed by Jason Axinn, the movie delivers a fresh point of view on George A. Romero's classic horror movie. It promotes fond memories while offering a new generation of scary lovers an absorbable variation of the famous zombie tale.

Summary
The motion picture begins similarly to George A. Romero's traditional-- Barbara and Johnny drive across Pennsylvania to visit their daddy's tomb. A complete stranger, a zombie, attacks Barbara. Johnny tries to safeguard her but gets hurt and disappears. Barbara gets away and discovers sanctuary in an abandoned farmhouse.

Here, she meets Ben, another survivor who guides her throughout her frightening experience. Eventually, other characters are presented within the farmhouse-- a young couple, Tom and Judy, the grumpy Harry Cooper, his partner Helen, and their sick daughter Karen. Similar to in the initial, the assorted group needs to face the frightening force of zombies accumulating outside their farmhouse.

Changes from Original
While remaining true to the initial plot, some aspects and series have been renovated, upgraded, or contributed to the animated version. Noteworthy modifications take place in the characters' backstories. The modification of Barbara's character is significant; she is changed into an active, weapon-wielding lead character compared to her catatonic self in the 1968 movie. Another intriguing twist is Zombies carrying out intricate actions that drinkers of Romero's pure stress may find startling.

Art Style and Sound Effects
The art goals for "Night of the Animated Dead" were to explore and make the most of the advantages of the animated medium while staying faithful to the spirit of the 1968 initial. Axinn utilizes a darker, sketch-like animation design, differentiating it from the growing list of vibrant and fancy zombie animations. The gloomy environment serves to boost and preserve the horror element in the film. The sound results are tuned to match the environment, combining with the visuals to magnify the horror atmosphere.

Critique
The movie, while holding onto the feel of the original, falls short in its animation and voice acting quality, making it seem less advanced compared to modern animated movies. Nevertheless, it offsets this with the story's faithful adaptation, moderate violence, and the terror of the original horror classic. Some viewers might argue that the animated adjustment stops working to outdo the initial however can be appreciated for bringing the classic story to a new generation in a contemporary style.

Conclusion
"Night of the Animated Dead", offers an animated retelling of George A. Romero's traditional zombie tale. This adaptation remains loyal to the original story while supplying a fresh lens for a brand-new generation of viewers. Despite reviews concerning its animation quality, the movie provides a potent piece of fond memories for those who value the original whilst using an accessible entry point for brand-new viewers. Plus, the modifications in characters' roles supply an up-to-date freshness to the familiar story.

Top Cast

  • Josh Duhamel (small)
    Josh Duhamel
    Harry Cooper (voice)
  • Dulé Hill (small)
    Dulé Hill
    Ben (voice)
  • Katharine Isabelle (small)
    Katharine Isabelle
    Barbara (voice)
  • James Roday Rodriguez (small)
    James Roday Rodriguez
    Tom (voice)
  • Katee Sackhoff (small)
    Katee Sackhoff
    Judy (voice)
  • Will Sasso (small)
    Will Sasso
    Sheriff McClelland (voice)
  • Jimmi Simpson (small)
    Jimmi Simpson
    Johnny (voice)
  • Nancy Travis (small)
    Nancy Travis
    Helen Cooper (voice)
  • Stefan Marks (small)
    Stefan Marks
    Vince (voice)
  • Chris Edgerly (small)
    Chris Edgerly
    TV Commentator / Reporter #2 (voice)
  • Matt Corboy (small)
    Matt Corboy
    Posse Member (voice)