Dawn of the Dead (1978)

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

Dawn of the Dead (1978) poster

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.

Director: George A. Romero
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Runtime: 127 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Agostino Marangolo, Massimo Morante, Fabio Pignatelli
Cinematography: Michael Gornick
Editing: George A. Romero
Production: Dawn Associates, Laurel Entertainment
Country: Italy, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $640,000
Box Office: $55M
Original Language: en

Themes

Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Creature and Monster Horror, Body Mutation and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Grotesque Transformation

Keywords

helicopter, army, chaos, bite, materialism, machete, gore, martial law, state of emergency, shopping mall, infection, biker, truck, consumerism, zombie

Trailer

Dawn of the Dead Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dawn of the Dead about?
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.
Who directed Dawn of the Dead?
Dawn of the Dead was directed by George A. Romero.
Who stars in Dawn of the Dead?
Dawn of the Dead stars David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger, Gaylen Ross, David Crawford, David Early.
How long is Dawn of the Dead?
Dawn of the Dead has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
What genre is Dawn of the Dead?
Dawn of the Dead is a Horror, Science Fiction film.
What is the budget of Dawn of the Dead?
Dawn of the Dead had a budget of $640,000.
How much did Dawn of the Dead gross?
Dawn of the Dead grossed $55M worldwide.
Where was Dawn of the Dead produced?
Dawn of the Dead was produced in Italy, United States of America.
What are the themes of Dawn of the Dead?
The themes of Dawn of the Dead include: Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Creature and Monster Horror, Body Mutation and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Grotesque Transformation.