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Dawn of the Dead (1978)

โ€œWhen thereโ€™s no more room in HELL, the dead will walk the EARTH!โ€

7.5/10 ยท 2,384 votes 2h 7m nr HorrorScience-fiction

#6 of 26 films from 1978 #59 of 1243 in horror

Directed by George A. Romero ยท Written by George A. Romero

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Overview

During an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT team members, a traffic reporter, and his television-executive girlfriend seek refuge in a secluded shopping mall.

Cast

David Emgeas Stephen "Flyboy" Andrews
Ken Foreeas Peter Washington
Scott H. Reinigeras Roger "Trooper" DeMarco
Gaylen Rossas Francine "Fran" Parker
David Crawfordas Dr. James Foster
David Earlyas Sidney Berman
Richard Franceas Dr. Milliard Rausch
Howard Smithas TV Commentator
Daniel Dietrichas Dan Givens
Fred Bakeras Police Commander
James A. Bafficoas Wooley
Rod Stoufferas Roy Tucker
Jese Del Greas Old Priest
Clayton McKinnonas Officer in Project Apt.

Facts

Release dateSeptember 2, 1978
Runtime127 min (2h 7m) โ€” longer as the 1978 average of 111 min
GenresHorror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$640,000
Box office$55,000,000 (85.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0077402

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Questions

How long is Dawn of the Dead?
Dawn of the Dead runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Is Dawn of the Dead worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 2,384 votes, which places it #6 of 26 films released in 1978 in this index (top 81%) and #59 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Dawn of the Dead?
Dawn of the Dead was directed by George A. Romero. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Night of the Living Dead (1968), Day of the Dead (1985), Creepshow (1982).
Who stars in Dawn of the Dead?
David Emge as Stephen "Flyboy" Andrews; Ken Foree as Peter Washington; Scott H. Reiniger as Roger "Trooper" DeMarco; Gaylen Ross as Francine "Fran" Parker; David Crawford as Dr. James Foster; David Early as Sidney Berman.
What is Dawn of the Dead rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dawn of the Dead?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/130538.

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