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Day of the Dead

2008·Movie
1h 26min·R
26
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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Melancholy4
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5
  • Dialogue Centrality3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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D-Day is coming.

When a small Colorado town is overrun by the flesh hungry dead, a small group of survivors try to escape in a last ditch effort to stay alive.
Zombie ApocalypseSurvival HorrorGory & IntenseRelentless ThreatBleak AtmosphereFast-Paced ActionDesperate EscapeUndead CatastropheVisceral Dread

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Day of the Dead

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Where can I stream Day of the Dead legally?

Day of the Dead is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Day of the Dead worth watching?

26
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 26/100 (IMDb 4.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 13%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Day of the Dead rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Day of the Dead?

1 h 26 min

Day of the Dead runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Day of the Dead?

Critics13
Audiences34

Not quite. Audiences rate Day of the Dead higher (34) than critics (13). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Day of the Dead in?

English

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

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

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Day of the Dead in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Day of the Dead use?

Weaksauce WeaknessAdaptation Name ChangeWall CrawlTwo Girls to a TeamOur Zombies Are DifferentArtistic LicenseIn Name OnlyImprovised WeaponAdaptational HeroismChekhov's GunSadly MythtakenArtistic License – Militaryand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Day of the Dead, including Weaksauce Weakness, Adaptation Name Change, Wall Crawl.