Dawn of the Dead vs Slither

Suicide Squad comes out soon from James Gunn. He wrote the Dawn of the Dead remake and directed Slither. Slither was his first movie. Zack Snyder also had a new movie this year with Army of the Dead. His first movie was Dawn. Written by James Gunn. Both Gunn and Snyder’s first movies were horror/sci-fi and now now they’ve become blockbuster juggernauts. Both have new movies this year. Which of their first movies are the best?

KYLE’S GOLDEN IDOLS

1. Best Location: Slither Wheelsy, SC

2. Best Character: Slither Grant Grant

3. Best Kill/Death/Defeat: Dawn Amputee zombie parking garage

4. Best Score or Soundtrack: RUBBER CHICKEN

5. Best Screenplay: Slither James Gunn

6. Best Special Achievement: Slither B-Movie Practical Effects

7. Best Scene: Dawn Calling Andy’s shot

8. Defining Moment/Attribute: Slither Transformed Grant in Field

9. Best Director: Slither James Gunn

10. Wildcard: Slither Best Villain Award

11. WTF: Dawn Zombie Baby? Really?

12. Best Picture: Slither

Total after deductions:

• Dawn of the Dead: 2

• Slither: 10

JEREMY’S GOLDEN IDOLS

1. Best Location: Dawn The Basement

2. Best Character: Slither Sherriff Bill

3. Best Kill/Death/Defeat: Slither Road sign through a guy’s head

4. Best Score or Soundtrack: Dawn Tyler Bates with original songs by various artists

5. Best Screenplay: Dawn James Gunn

6. Best Special Achievement: Slither B-Movie Practical Effects

7. Best Scene: Slither Brenda turns into a breeding pod

8. Defining Moment/Attribute: Dawn When Louis is killed and Ana flees in her car, it sets the tone for the whole movie

9. Best Director: Slither James Gunn

10. Wildcard: Dawn Actor who is most “too good for this shitty movie”– Ty Burrell Award

11. WTF: Dawn Zack Snyder’s random use of slow motion

12. Best Picture: Slither

Total after deductions:

• Dawn of the Dead: 5

• Slither: 8

BRANDON’S GOLDEN IDOLS

1. Best Location: Dawn The Mall

2. Best Character: Dawn Kenneth

3. Best Kill/Death/Defeat: Dawn Glen killing Monica with a chainsaw

4. Best Score or Soundtrack: Dawn Tyler Bates with original songs by various artists

5. Best Screenplay: Dawn James Gunn

6. Best Special Achievement: Dawn Practical Effects

7. Best Scene: Dawn Baby Zombie

8. Defining Moment/Attribute: Dawn Opening Scene

9. Best Director: Dawn Zack Snyder

10. Wildcard: Dawn Best End Credits Scene Award

11. WTF: Missed opportunities by Zack Snyder

12. Best Picture: Dawn of the Dead

Total after deductions:

• Dawn of the Dead: 13

• Slither: 0

NATHAN’S GOLDEN IDOLS

1. Best Location: Dawn The Mall

2. Best Character: TIE Dawn & Slither C.J. & Mayor Jack MacReady

3. Best Kill/Death/Defeat: Slither Brenda pops like a balloon

4. Best Score or Soundtrack: RUBBER CHICKEN

5. Best Screenplay: Slither James Gunn

6. Best Special Achievement: RUBBER CHICKEN

7. Best Scene: Slither Brenda pops like a balloon

8. Defining Moment/Attribute: Dawn Opening Credits

9. Best Director: Slither James Gunn

10. Wildcard: Dawn The Critical Failure Award

11. WTF: Slither The baby has a tomato?

12. Best Picture: Slither

Total after deductions:

• Dawn of the Dead: 4

• Slither: 6

Golden Idol Winner: TIE Dawn of the Dead & Slither