Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Survivors barricade inside a mall, battling relentless, flesh-eating zombies with gritty, pulpy horror.
A group of survivors take refuge in a shopping mall after the world is taken over by aggressive, flesh-eating zombies.
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 relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark. Rated R.
What Dawn of the Dead feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Humor
- dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Dawn of the Dead
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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.
Is Dawn of the Dead OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Dawn of the Dead?
Dawn of the Dead runs 1h 41m.
Where can I stream Dawn of the Dead?
Dawn of the Dead is streaming on Starz.
Does Dawn of the Dead have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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