Document of the Dead
- Year: 1980
- Country of origin: USA
- Genre: Documentary, Horror
- Director: Roy Frumkes
- Length: 102 min
Film Synopsis
Document of the Dead (1980) centers on filmmaker Roy Frumkes’ unprecedented access to the production of Dawn of the Dead (1978) and the creative process of George A. Romero. As on-set footage captures the film’s production while interviews with Romero, Tom Savini, cast members, and collaborators reveal the practical realities of independent filmmaking, the documentary examines the artistic methods that helped redefine modern horror cinema. This documentary explores independent filmmaking and horror history through behind-the-scenes footage, production analysis, and firsthand recollections, as the making of a genre landmark reveals the ingenuity behind low-budget filmmaking.
Document of the Dead 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Second Sight BD-B 4K/UK 2021 | Synapse BD-ALL/US 2012 | Second Sight BD-B/UK 2021 | Synapse DVD-1/US/OOP 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Director/Writer Roy Frumkes | ||||
| Audio Commentary by Director/Writer Roy Frumkes, Director of Photography Reeves Lehmann and Narrator Nicole Potter | ||||
| The ‘Lost’ Interview - Interview with George A. Romero | ||||
| Interview with Actress Adrienne Barbeau | ||||
| Interview with Makeup Effects Artist | ||||
| Deleted Scenes | ||||
| Filmography: Director/Writer Roy Frumkes |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Second Sight’s 4K and Blu-ray of Dawn of the Dead (1978) includes this film as an extra.
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