Day of the Dead

Theatrical - Wide 1985-07-19

Cast Lori Cardille Terry Alexander Joseph Pilato Jarlath Conroy Sherman Howard

Box Office Gross: $34,000,000

Running Time: 101 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Laurel Entertainment, United Film Distribution Company (UFDC)

Genres: Drama Horror Mystery

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3/10

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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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