Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Survivors navigate a zombie apocalypse in a shopping mall, blending gritty horror with darkly comic social commentary.
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.
How intense is Dawn of the Dead?
Dawn of the Dead is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark.
What Dawn of the Dead feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefuldarkly comicpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Dawn of the Dead
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Is Dawn of the Dead for you?
Is Dawn of the Dead scary?
Yes, properly. Dawn of the Dead is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Dawn of the Dead gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Dawn of the Dead sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is Dawn of the Dead?
Dawn of the Dead runs 2h 7m.
Where can I stream Dawn of the Dead?
Dawn of the Dead is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Dawn of the Dead have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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