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Catalog/Horror/Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 90.9 / 100
1978·Horror / Thriller / Science Fiction·2h 7m

DAWN OF THE DEAD

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

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.

Above the Line
George A. Romero·DirectorGeorge A. Romero·ScreenplayMichael Gornick·Director of PhotographyAgostino Marangolo·Original Music ComposerGeorge A. Romero·Editor
Cast
David Emge·Stephen "Flyboy" AndrewsKen Foree·Peter WashingtonScott H. Reiniger·Roger "Trooper" DeMarcoGaylen Ross·Francine "Fran" ParkerDavid Crawford·Dr. James FosterDavid Early·Sidney BermanRichard France·Dr. Milliard RauschHoward Smith·TV CommentatorDaniel Dietrich·Dan GivensFred Baker·Police Commander
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
George A. Romero·Director
Writing· 1
George A. Romero·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Michael Gornick·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
George A. Romero·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Agostino Marangolo·Original Music ComposerMassimo Morante·Original Music ComposerFabio Pignatelli·Original Music ComposerClaudio Simonetti·Original Music Composer
Production· 3
Richard P. Rubinstein·ProducerClaudio Argento·ProducerAlfredo Cuomo·Producer
By the Numbers
90.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$55M
ROI 849375%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Ominous, Tense
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Grunge

“The movie poster features a crowd of silhouetted figures against a bright yellow and orange background. The figures appear to be walking forward, with long, dar”

horror
Key Elements
Zombies
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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