Friends, I have been privileged with getting a special screening of the new TV show on AMC, "The Walking Dead" and I'm here to tell you, it's AWESOME.
I first read about this years ago, and wasn't sure if Frank Darabont was going to be able to get the series made. But, thanks to success of zombie movies, books and comics; The Walking Dead has risen.
Many of you folks may not be comic book readers and may not know that "The Walking Dead" was a praised, black and white comic book, created by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore. The story details a small town sheriff that awakes from a coma only to find that the world has been overtaken by zombies.
Being a fan of the comic, I had high expectations for this series. We all know how Hollywood can screw up a good story, just look at "Ghost Rider", but Frank Darabont is known for sticking to the story. He fought with studios while making "The Mist" so he could keep the "not-so-happy" ending.
I'm here to tell you that all those worries can be put aside. Frank has brought "The Walking Dead" to life and, while there are a few story tweaks here and there, matches the original comic and really brings forth all the raw emotion, played well by Andrew Lincoln who portrays the small town sheriff, Rick Grimes.
So, to all my zombie friends out there, you're in for a treat on Halloween. Sit down, tune in and get ready, cuz "The Walking Dead" will hold you in your seat.
-HSZ
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