Dawn of the Dead

When there’s no more room in HELL, the dead will walk the EARTH!

19782h 7m7.5(2,384 votes)

HorrorScience Fiction

Synopsis

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.

Dawn of the Dead (1978) is a horror and science fiction film directed by George A. Romero. It stars David Emge, Ken Foree, and Scott H. Reiniger. The film runs for 2 hours 7 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 2,384 votes.

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Director

George A. Romero

Cast

David Emge

Stephen "Flyboy" Andrews

Ken Foree

Peter Washington

Scott H. Reiniger

Roger "Trooper" DeMarco

Gaylen Ross

Francine "Fran" Parker

David Crawford

Dr. James Foster

David Early

Sidney Berman

Richard France

Dr. Milliard Rausch

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Where can I watch Dawn of the Dead?

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Who stars in Dawn of the Dead?

Dawn of the Dead stars David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger, and Gaylen Ross, and was directed by George A. Romero.

How long is Dawn of the Dead?

Dawn of the Dead has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes.

When did Dawn of the Dead come out?

Dawn of the Dead was released in 1978.

What genre is Dawn of the Dead?

Dawn of the Dead is a horror and science fiction film.

Is Dawn of the Dead worth watching?

Dawn of the Dead holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.