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Dawn of the Dead

Ana goes home to her peaceful suburban residence, but she is unpleasantly surprised the morning that follows when her husband is brutally attacked by her zombified neighbor. In the chaos of her once picturesque neighborhood, Ana flees and stumbles upon a police officer named Kenneth, along with more survivors who decide that their best chances of survival would be found in the deserted Crossroads Shopping Mall. When supplies begin running low and other trapped survivors need help, the group comes to the realization that they cannot stay put forever at the Shopping Mall and devise a plan to escape. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Horror), release year 2004, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Dawn of the Dead

Ana goes home to her peaceful suburban residence, but she is unpleasantly surprised the morning that follows when her husband is brutally attacked by her zombified neighbor. In the chaos of her once picturesque neighborhood, Ana flees and stumbles upon a police officer named Kenneth, along with more survivors who decide that their best chances of survival would be found in the deserted Crossroads Shopping Mall. When supplies begin running low and other trapped survivors need help, the group comes to the realization that they cannot stay put forever at the Shopping Mall and devise a plan to escape.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Horror), release year 2004, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2004
  • Released 19 Mar 2004
  • Runtime 101 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.2/10 from 287,091 votes
  • Metascore 59/100
  • Genres Action, Horror
  • Languages English
  • Countries United States, Canada, Japan, France

Cast

Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Mekhi Phifer

Direction and writing

Directed by: Zack Snyder

Written by: George A. Romero, James Gunn

Awards and recognition

1 win & 17 nominations total

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