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Dawn of the Dead
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Dawn of the Dead

1978 · 127 min Horror Science Fiction
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film builds dread methodically, layer by layer. Genre tools are used skillfully — no cheap jump scares, relying instead on genuine unease.

Worth watching for those tired of predictable horror. There's character and internal logic here. If you want quick adrenaline — better choose something else.

For those who want films that work with feeling rather than plot mechanics.

Director: George A. Romero

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: A dark evening when the house is quiet. Headphones mandatory — the sound is half the film.

🎭 Cast

David Emge

David Emge

Stephen "Flyboy" Andrews

Ken Foree

Ken Foree

Peter Washington

Scott H. Reiniger

Scott H. Reiniger

Roger "Trooper" DeMarco

Gaylen Ross

Gaylen Ross

Francine "Fran" Parker

David Crawford

David Crawford

Dr. James Foster

David Early

David Early

Sidney Berman

Richard France

Richard France

Dr. Milliard Rausch

Howard Smith

Howard Smith

TV Commentator

Daniel Dietrich

Daniel Dietrich

Dan Givens

Fred Baker

Fred Baker

Police Commander

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