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Day of the Dead

1985, English. Directed by George A. Romero.

The darkest day of horror the world has ever known!

As the world is overrun by zombies, scientists and military personnel in an underground Florida bunker must decide on how they should deal with the undead.

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Runtime
1h 41m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
NR

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7.0/10 from 1,481 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead is streaming on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, and Philo in India.

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Released
3 July 1985
Country
United States of America
Written by
George A. Romero
Budget
$3.8M
Box office
$34M
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Day of the Dead: quick answers

What should I watch before Day of the Dead?

Watch Night of the Living Dead (1968) and Dawn of the Dead (1978) first.

What comes after Day of the Dead?

Next in the series: Land of the Dead (2005), Diary of the Dead (2007), and Survival of the Dead (2010).

Is Day of the Dead worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,481 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Day of the Dead?

Day of the Dead runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).

Does Day of the Dead have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Day of the Dead. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Day of the Dead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Day of the Dead is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Day of the Dead on?

Day of the Dead is streaming on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, and Philo in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Day of the Dead?

If you liked Day of the Dead, try The Rezort, The Battery, [REC].

Who directed Day of the Dead?

Day of the Dead (1985) was directed by George A. Romero and stars Lori Cardille, Terry Alexander, Joseph Pilato.

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