…and the winner is:
THE RESULTS:
– Shaun of the Dead: 11 votes
– Dawn of the Dead [1978]: 9 votes
– Night of the Living Dead: 9 votes
– Zombieland: 7 votes
– 28 Days Later: 4 votes
– Braindead (Dead Alive): 3 votes
– Return of the Living Dead: 2 votes
This was a close race all the way, but Edgar Wright’s hilarious 2004 comedy gets the hard-fought victory. Two bona fide George Romero classics finished second and third, and the relatively recent Zombieland put in a good showing as well. Might have to fire up Shaun of the Dead this week.. it has been too long!
This Week’s Poll: Monster’s University was tops at the box office once again this weekend. While I have yet to see the film, I do have a weakness for college movies in general. This week’s question is, what is your favorite college movie? Do you still think nothing can top Animal House? Are you a Will Ferrell junkie that swears by Old School? Or is there something else that you enjoy more?
Damn, a lot of good choices in this week’s poll. Animal House should crush, though, or there’s no justice in this world 😉
Animal House is definitely the odds-on favorite here. Looks like this one will be closer than I thought though…
Hi. Eric:
A close and heated race, but I’m not surprised at its outcome. Though I am very pleased to see George Romero’s original, ‘Night of the Living Dead’ and ‘Dawn of the Dead’ place so strongly!
As for college films. I have to go with ‘Animal House’ and ‘The Paper Chase’.
Romero certainly had a good showing in the poll — his films accounted for nearly half the votes. Speaking of which, it’s high time that I finally sit down for all of Dawn of the Dead. Have only caught clips of it over the years, unfortunately.
Damn, I didn’t expect the college poll to be that hard
Haha, I know what you mean. I was surprised to find so many fun films when putting it together. Which ones did you pick?
I was debating between Animal House and Old School, which came out while I was in college and was a big hit with buddies and I. So, I went with the more personal choice, old school.
I always get a kick out of Old School as well. Been ages since I saw it… might have to give it another watch soon.
I chose the two comedies for the college movie poll (Animal House and Back To School).
A couple of classics — nice!
Have only watched 2-3 of those college films listed. I’m going with Good Will Hunting & Social Network.
Good Will Hunting is one I still need to see, unfortunately. Love The Social Network though.
Happy to see Shaun top here 😀
Like Chris, I’ve only seen 3 of these films and like Chris, voted for Good Will Hunting and Social Network. Wow, I need to see more of these films me thinks.
There are a few I still need to see as well — Good Will Hunting being one of them.
I totally disagree that SHAUN OF THE DEAD is the best Zombie movie…sorry my vote would be a tie between NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD and ZOMBIELAND – with Zombieland inching its way toward first place every time I see it again because the characters are much more interesting, and what great subplots!! Twinkie anyone??? Besides, Bill Murray’s death scene is a CLASSIC! Maybe, you should ask for votes on that again because I’m thinking that with more votes, you might get a different tally…
As for the best college movie – definitely ANIMAL HOUSE, which was also, coincidentally the first R-rated movie I ever saw in an actual theater when I was in junior high (yes, I snuck in) as opposed to the damaged G-rated version on cable…:)
Best,
TenaciousBITCH
Oh yeah, I’m a big fan of Zombieland as well. Haven’t seen it since the theater though, so I’m due for another watch. But you’re absolutely right — Bill Murray’s cameo is brilliantly executed. That whole movie is a riot.
And you can’t go wrong with Animal House. Really surprised that one isn’t winning, actually.
Shaking my head…I’ll have to check your blog later to see what kind of film could possibly surpass Animal House…gotta wonder of those voting for ANOTHER college movie actually saw Animal House…:)
I wouldn’t be surprised if that is the case. 🙂
Sorry I missed this poll but I’d have to go w/ SHAUN OF THE DEAD also because it’s hilarious! But then again I don’t watch a lot of zombie movies, ahah.
Shaun of the Dead has universal appeal, no doubt. Great movie!
Fantastic result for your poll on Zombie movies! Shawn of the Dead is a brilliant film, its so funny, its one of my favourite films.
I love it, too. Can’t wait for the next Wright/Pegg/Frost film — The World’s End!
Yes, that will be brilliant. Really looking forward to The World’s End as well.