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

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 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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