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Survival of the Dead poster
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Average
MASTER SCORE 47.9 / 100
2009·Comedy / Drama / Horror·1h 30m

SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD

“Death isn't what it used to be.”

Off the coast of North America, locals simultaneously fight a zombie epidemic while hoping for a cure to revert their undead relatives back to normal.

Above the Line
George A. Romero·DirectorGeorge A. Romero·ScreenplayAdam Swica·Director of PhotographyRobert Carli·Original Music ComposerMichael Doherty·Editor
Cast
Alan van Sprang·Sarge Nicotine CrockettKenneth Welsh·Patrick O'FlynnKathleen Munroe·Janet / Jane O'FlynnDevon Bostick·BoyAthena Karkanis·TomboyStefano DiMatteo·FranciscoJoris Jarsky·ChuckRichard Fitzpatrick·Seamus MuldoonJulian Richings·James O'FlynnWayne Robson·Tawdry O'Flynn
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
George A. Romero·Director
Writing· 1
George A. Romero·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Adam Swica·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Michael Doherty·Editor
Sound & Music· 9
Robert Carli·Original Music ComposerPaul Capuano·Dolby ConsultantRandy Wilson·Foley MixerJill Purdy·Dialogue EditorPat Cassin·Boom OperatorGreg Chapman·Sound MixerAlan deGraaf·Sound Re-Recording MixerJohn Gare·Sound Re-Recording MixerJohn Sievert·Foley Artist
Art & Design· 9
Alex Kavanagh·Costume DesignArvinder Greywal·Production DesignJoshu de Cartier·Art DirectionLeslie Kavanagh·Costume SupervisorColin Penman·Makeup Department HeadMatt Middleton·Assistant Art DirectorKari Measham·Set Decoration BuyerMario Moreira·Assistant Property MasterJason Graham·Assistant Art Director
Production· 3
Paula Devonshire·ProducerJohn Buchan·CastingJason Knight·Casting
Other Departments· 5
Angelica Lisk-Hann·StuntsSondra Treilhard·Assistant HairstylistPaul R.J. Elliot·Key Hair StylistAaron Dinsmore·Special Effects TechnicianDirk Rogers·Special Effects Technician
By the Numbers
47.9
OF 100
Master Score
4.8
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$386K
ROI -90%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Survival of the Dead's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#262626
#999973
#CC3333
Mood
Eerie, Terrifying, Grim
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a central female zombie with long dark hair, pale skin, and blood around her mouth and eyes, extending her right hand towards the viewer. Be”

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Key Elements
Zombie HandFull Moon
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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