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Day of the Dead

  • 1985
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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As the world is overrun by zombies, a group of scientists and military personnel sheltering in an underground bunker in Florida must determine how they should deal with the undead horde.As the world is overrun by zombies, a group of scientists and military personnel sheltering in an underground bunker in Florida must determine how they should deal with the undead horde.As the world is overrun by zombies, a group of scientists and military personnel sheltering in an underground bunker in Florida must determine how they should deal with the undead horde.

  • Director
    • George A. Romero
  • Writer
    • George A. Romero
  • Stars
    • Lori Cardille
    • Terry Alexander
    • Joseph Pilato
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    72K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,746
    484
    • Director
      • George A. Romero
    • Writer
      • George A. Romero
    • Stars
      • Lori Cardille
      • Terry Alexander
      • Joseph Pilato
    • 503User reviews
    • 143Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Lori Cardille
    Lori Cardille
    • Sarah
    Terry Alexander
    Terry Alexander
    • John
    Joseph Pilato
    Joseph Pilato
    • Rhodes
    • (as Joe Pilato)
    Jarlath Conroy
    • McDermott
    Anthony Dileo Jr.
    • Miguel
    • (as Antonè DiLeo)
    Richard Liberty
    • Logan
    Sherman Howard
    Sherman Howard
    • Bub
    • (as Howard Sherman)
    Gary Howard Klar
    Gary Howard Klar
    • Steel
    • (as G. Howard Klar)
    Ralph Marrero
    • Rickles
    John Amplas
    John Amplas
    • Ted Fisher
    Phillip G. Kellams
    • Miller
    Taso N. Stavrakis
    Taso N. Stavrakis
    • Torrez
    Greg Nicotero
    Greg Nicotero
    • Johnson
    • (as Gregory Nicotero)
    Don Brockett
    Don Brockett
    • Featured Zombie
    William Cameron
    William Cameron
    • Featured Zombie
    Deborah Carter
    • Featured Zombie
    Winnie Flynn
    • Featured Zombie
    Debra Gordon
    Debra Gordon
    • Featured Zombie
    • Director
      • George A. Romero
    • Writer
      • George A. Romero
    • All cast & crew
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      All the extras who portrayed zombies in the climax received for their services a cap that said "I Played A Zombie In 'Day of the Dead'", a copy of the newspaper from the beginning of the film (the one that says THE DEAD WALK!), and one dollar.
    • Goofs
      At the beginning of the film, when the alligator crawls out of the bank, the band tying its snout shut can be seen.
    • Quotes

      Captain Rhodes: [as the zombies are disembowling him and eating his entrails] Choke on 'em!

    • Alternate versions
      After being banned for a theatrical release in Ontario. Canadian distributor Astral films cut several minutes of graphic footage including the entirety of Captain Rhodes death in order to be approved for a VHS release in Ontario.
    • Connections
      Edited into Cent une tueries de zombies (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      The Dead Walk
      (uncredited)
      Composed by Jim Blazer, John Harrison and Sputzy Sparacino
      Performed by Modern Man
      Produced by Tom Cossie

    User reviews503

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    Featured review
    7/10
    Great Conclusion of a Trilogy
    A group of stressed survivors, composed by soldiers and civilians, share an underground military bunker surrounded by an increasing number of zombies. When the commander of the base dies, the tyrannical Capt. Rhodes (Joe Pilato) occupies his spot and the friction with the team of scientist reaches an uncontrollable level. Meanwhile, Dr. Logan (Richard Liberty), the leader of the scientists, develops a kind affection to the zombie Bub (Howard Sherman), showing signs of insanity. Sarah (Lori Cardille), the helicopter pilot John (Terry Alexander) and their alcoholic friend William (Jarlath Conroy) are the only lucid persons, being threatened by the rest of the survivors and the zombies. 'Day of the Dead' is a great conclusion of the George Romero's trilogy. Yesterday I watched it again, maybe for the fourth or fifth time, and I found a very claustrophobic story, having excellent nasty special effects. My vote is seven.

    Title (Brazil): 'Dia dos Mortos' ('Day of the Dead')
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    • claudio_carvalho
    • Nov 19, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 19, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • George A. Romero's Day of the Dead
    • Filming locations
      • Fort Myers, Florida, USA(Abandoned City Scene)
    • Production companies
      • United Film Distribution Company (UFDC)
      • Laurel Entertainment Inc.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,000,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,700,000
      • Jul 21, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,000,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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