Day of the Dead

Theatrical - Wide 1985-07-19

Cast Lori Cardille Terry Alexander Joseph Pilato Jarlath Conroy
Directed by George Romero
Written by George Romero

Genres: Horror Sci-Fi

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3/10

Synopsis

Zombies rule the USA, except for a small group of scientists and military personnel who reside in an underground bunker in Florida. The scientists are using the undead in gruesome experiments; much to the chagrin of the military. Finally the military... See more finds that their men have been used in the scientists’ experiments, and banish the scientists to the caves that house the Living Dead. Unfortunately, the zombies from above ground have made their way into the bunker….

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Scream Factory releasing George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead on 4K this summer

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George A. Romero's Day of the Dead is finally getting the 4K release it deserves, with Scream Factory dropping a 4-disc set this summer.

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Scream Factory has unearthed the original negative of George A. Romero's Day of the Dead and they're planning a 4K UHD release

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George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead is getting a 4K UHD release from Scream Factory

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Day of the Dead TV Review

Posted 5 years ago

Plot: The intense story of six strangers trying to survive the first 24 hours of an undead invasion. This ode to George A. Romero’s famous flesh-eaters reminds us that sometimes all it takes to bring people together is a horde...

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Scream Factory releasing George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead on 4K this summer

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Discover what happened to Day of the Dead (1985), from its massive original script to the budget cuts that shaped a horror classic

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Scream Factory has unearthed the original negative of George A. Romero's Day of the Dead and they're planning a 4K UHD release

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George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead is getting a 4K UHD release from Scream Factory

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Scream Factory has unearthed the original negative of George A. Romero's Day of the Dead and they're planning a 4K UHD release

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George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead is returning to theatres and drive-ins for its 40th anniversary

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George A. Romero's Day of the Dead is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a return to theatres and drive-ins

Anthony Dileo Jr., who played Miguel Salazar in George A. Romero's 1985 classic Day of the Dead, has passed away

Anthony Dileo Jr., who played Miguel Salazar in George A. Romero's 1985 classic Day of the Dead, has passed away

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R.I.P.: Day of the Dead’s Anthony Dileo Jr. has passed away

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Anthony Dileo Jr., who played Miguel Salazar in George A. Romero's 1985 classic Day of the Dead, has passed away

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