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Day of the Dead
1985 101 min United States of America 16+
★6.8
Horror, Drama, Mystery
Director: George A. Romero
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Description
As the world is overrun by zombies, scientists and military personnel in an underground Florida bunker must decide on how they should deal with the undead.
Budget:
$3.75M
US Gross:
$5M
Worldwide:
$34M
Starring
Lori Cardille
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Terry Alexander
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Joseph Pilato
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1986
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Key opinion
George A. Romero's third zombie installment is widely regarded as a polarizing but essential cult classic that prioritizes intense character studies and philosophical themes over traditional horror thrills. While its technical achievements in practical effects and atmosphere are frequently praised, audiences remain sharply divided over the film's heavy reliance on dialogue and the abrasive nature of its central human conflicts.
| Production | Tom Savini’s practical makeup effects and gore remain the industry benchmark for realistic, visceral horror aesthetics. | |
| Emotion | The film is consistently lauded for creating a claustrophobic, oppressive atmosphere that effectively mirrors the hopelessness of the survivors' situation. | |
| Theme | The character of 'Bob' the zombie serves as a compelling narrative device, effectively challenging the distinction between human and undead through his surprising capacity for empathy and cognition. | |
| Pacing | The screenplay is heavily weighted toward dialogue and internal human conflict, which satisfies viewers looking for social commentary but frustrates those seeking constant zombie-driven action. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the acting are deeply split: some critics find the human performances, particularly the military caricatures, to be wooden or irritably over-the-top, while others argue they successfully portray the unraveling of human sanity. |