Dawn of the Dead
A group of survivors take refuge in a shopping mall after the world is taken over by aggressive, flesh-eating zombies.
Release Year
2004
Runtime
101 min
Audience Score
7.1
Genres
Horror, Action
Story Snapshot
A group of survivors take refuge in a shopping mall after the world is taken over by aggressive, flesh-eating zombies.
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Dawn of the Dead is a dark pick with easy complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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