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Diary of the Dead

2007·Movie
1h 36min·R
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic665.4
IMDb5.5Metacritic665.4

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, society, and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Meta Narrative9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

Where will you be when the end begins?

A group of young filmmakers encounter real zombies while filming a horror movie of their own.
Found Footage HorrorZombie ApocalypseSocial SatireSurvival ThrillerMedia CommentaryBleak & GrittyFast-Paced ActionUnflinching GorePsychological Decay

Crew

Directed by:
George A. Romero, Matt Birman, Martin Walters
Written by:
George A. Romero
Produced by:
John Buchan, Jason Knight, Steve Barnett
Composed by:
Jill Purdy, Jill Purdy, Norman Orenstein

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Where can I stream Diary of the Dead legally?

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Diary of the Dead is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Diary of the Dead worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Diary of the Dead rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Diary of the Dead?

1 h 36 min

Diary of the Dead runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Diary of the Dead?

Critics66
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate Diary of the Dead higher (66) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Diary of the Dead a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$6 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.

What language is Diary of the Dead in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Diary of the Dead?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Diary of the Dead in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Diary of the Dead use?

Final GirlHero of Another StoryZombie InfecteeBait-and-SwitchEt Tu, Brute?Clothing DamageThe CameoMirror ScareBroad StrokesPint-Sized PowerhouseWrench WenchCamera Abuseand 87 more

TV Tropes lists 99 storytelling tropes for Diary of the Dead, including Final Girl, Hero of Another Story, Zombie Infectee.