Content Warnings
- 🟡 50/100 A woman is seen topless in a brief scene.
- 🟡 40/100 Suggestive dialogue and partial nudity in a tense scene.
- 🟢 10/100 A character is seen smoking a cigarette.
- 🟢 20/100 Brief mention of alcohol consumption.
- 🔴 90/100 Graphic zombie attack with blood and gore.
- 🔴 100/100 Intense scene of humans being torn apart by zombies.
- 🔴 95/100 Shootout with graphic injuries and blood.
- 🔴 80/100 Use of the word 'f**k' in a tense moment.
- 🔴 70/100 Multiple expletives during an argument.
- 🔴 75/100 Strong language in a high-stress situation.
Details for Dawn of the Dead (1978)
What is the plot of Dawn of the Dead (1978)?
Dawn of the Dead (1978) follows four survivors—Stephen, Peter, Roger, and Francine—as they seek refuge from a zombie apocalypse in a shopping mall. The film explores themes of consumerism and survival as the group fortifies the mall against the undead and other desperate survivors.
Who directed Dawn of the Dead (1978)?
Dawn of the Dead (1978) was directed by George A. Romero, who is often credited as a pioneer of the modern zombie genre due to his work on this film and its predecessor, Night of the Living Dead (1968).
What makes Dawn of the Dead (1978) significant in horror cinema?
Dawn of the Dead (1978) is considered a landmark in horror cinema for its social commentary on consumerism, its graphic special effects by Tom Savini, and its influence on the zombie genre. It expanded on the rules established in Night of the Living Dead and set a new standard for zombie films.
Where was Dawn of the Dead (1978) filmed?
Dawn of the Dead (1978) was primarily filmed in the Monroeville Mall in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, which became an iconic location in horror history. Some scenes were also shot in and around Pittsburgh.
Is Dawn of the Dead (1978) connected to other George A. Romero zombie films?
Yes, Dawn of the Dead (1978) is the second film in George A. Romero's 'Living Dead' series, following Night of the Living Dead (1968). It is followed by Day of the Dead (1985), Land of the Dead (2005), Diary of the Dead (2007), and Survival of the Dead (2009).
