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2004 · 101 min · R

Dawn of the Dead

Directed by Zack Snyder · Horror, Science Fiction, Action

Dawn of the Dead (2004) is a Horror film, directed by Zack Snyder set in Milwaukee during the 2000s. It runs 101 minutes and is rated R.

A zombie and survival, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of survival play out through single location / bottle.

Composer
Tyler Bates
Cinematography
Matthew F. Leonetti
Cast
Sarah PolleyVing RhamesJake WeberMichael KellyMekhi PhiferInna KorobkinaKevin ZegersTy Burrell

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Milwaukee
Setting
SuburbanUrban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
ZombieSurvival
Themes
Survival
Structure
Single Location / Bottle
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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