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Day of the Dead

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The living dead regroup above while humans (Lori Cardille, Terry Alexander, Joseph Pilato) sweat it out below in a Florida missile silo.
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Day of the Dead may arguably be the least haunting entry in George A. Romero's undead trilogy, but it will give audiences' plenty to chew on with its shocking gore and scathing view of society.

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John Stanley San Francisco Chronicle Sep 18
4/4
The movie represents Romero's very best writing, with unusually strong characters for a gore picture. Go to Full Review
Paul Attanasio Washington Post Aug 21
"Day of the Dead" is plenty gross, but there's nothing scary about it. Go to Full Review
Dave Matheny Minneapolis Star Tribune Aug 12
Most of "Day" is just people yelling in each other's faces. Go to Full Review
Richard Freedman Newark Star-Ledger Dec 30
Even for Romero fans, "Day of the Dead" should prove a disappointment. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 26
3/4
Largely missing is the primal horror of the first film and the sharp satire of the second, yet what remains isn’t bad at all. Go to Full Review
Fred Lutz Toledo Blade Aug 20
If any redeeming features at all exist in "Day of the Dead," I couldn't spot them. Go to Full Review
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TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch 6d Day of the Dead was a rough watch for me, despite its reputation. I really tried to stay invested, but the film never fully pulled me in. Instead of steadily building tension, it feels like it constantly jumps around, never finding a rhythm or momentum that works. A big part of the issue comes from the filmmaking style of the era. While some movies from that timeframe balance atmosphere and storytelling well, this one felt messy and unfocused. The story is oversaturated with ideas but lacks solid groundwork, making several moments feel unintentionally silly rather than tense. The zombie-on-the-phone scene in particular completely broke any sense of seriousness for me. The direction also feels misguided. There are choices that could have been easily adjusted or removed, but instead they’re doubled down on, making the film feel worse as it goes on. Rather than improving or tightening up, it slowly loses steam. I understand why some fans consider it a classic See more Nicholas T Oct 30 Tom Savini’s practical SFX at their best, with a super strong female lead rivaling the greats like Ripley Scott, and a villain whose humanity is not unlike some political leaders we all know. Day Of The Dead is both the most human of the trilogy, while also the most monstrous. See more Mania I @TheMania510 Oct 23 A great character study and very good cinematography highlight this third installment of George Romero's zombie saga. Not quite as good as Dawn of the Dead but it has its moments. A must watch for Romero fans, 80s horror and zombie apocalypse pictures. See more Daniel D Oct 17 The master of the undead pulls out all the stops and creates what might be the best piece of “zombie” media. The characters are fascinating, the make-up and gore effects are incredible, and the story feels unconventional within the zombie sub genre in a very refreshing way. See more Jason H Aug 24 The makeup effects are excellent, but the script and acting are mediocre. In other words, A George Romero Film. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 4 Meant to scare me in 1 hour and 42 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis The living dead regroup above while humans (Lori Cardille, Terry Alexander, Joseph Pilato) sweat it out below in a Florida missile silo.
Director
George A. Romero
Producer
Richard P. Rubinstein
Screenwriter
George A. Romero
Production Co
Laurel-Day Inc., United Film Distribution Company (UFDC), Dead Films Inc., A Laurel. Production
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 3, 1985, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 17, 2013
Runtime
1h 42m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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