Dawn of the Dead
Directed by George A Romero
Released 1978
When there's no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth.
Following an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT team members, a traffic reporter, and his television-executive girlfriend seek refuge in a secluded shopping mall.
The Films
When there's no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth.
The first of 3 films in the “Re-animator” series, the others being, “Bride of Re-animator” and “Beyond Re-animator”. All starring the brilliant Jeffrey Combs as Dr. Herbert West.
Best known for a couple of outstanding scenes, including a full-on under water fight between a zombie and a real shark - No CGI!!!!
Loosely based on “I am Legend” by Richard Matheson and filmed for $114,000, it is thought to have made $30,000,000 since. This was Romero’s first feature, having made several shorts.
“They’re back from the grave and ready to PARTY!”