The Greatest Zombie Movie Returning To Theaters
Comic Book reports that George A Romero’s 1978 Dawn of the Dead will have an October 27 screening at Regal Cinemas across the country. This zombie flick is considered to be one of the best for its stark social commentary, as well as its superior use of practical effects that not only look great for 1978 standards, but still hold up to this day. But the best part about this special screening is that many Regal theaters are located inside of shopping malls, which is fitting for a Dawn of the Dead screening.
Dawn of the Dead is mostly set in a secluded shopping mall after a nationwide zombie outbreak. After news reports claim that there is no more room in hell, the dead become reanimated, and wreak havoc, causing the very fabric of society to collapse. But a number of like-minded individuals all come to the realization that a shopping mall is the perfect place to seek refuge.
George A Romero’s 1978 zombie classic Dawn of the Dead will return to movie theaters this Halloween.
What makes Dawn of the Dead so iconic is how its characters use their resources in the shopping mall to defend themselves from hordes of the undead. If a real zombie outbreak were to occur, locking up a mall is truly a power move. There are food courts, supplies, and each store has its own metal gate that can be secured into the ground, making a mall the perfect safe haven while you’re figuring out your next move.
Dawn of the Dead expertly highlights the survival instincts of its primary characters while also making a satirical nod at modern consumerism. The mall setting makes it all too clear that people are capable of becoming comfortable with the horrors of the outside world as long as they are safely removed from it.
But the main conflict in this 1978 classic is that the zombies know that the humans they so desperately want to feast on are inside, and their days are numbered.
What makes Dawn of the Dead so iconic is how its characters use their resources in the shopping mall to defend themselves from hordes of the undead.
There’s no denying the cultural impact that Dawn of the Dead had upon its initial release. Shot for just $600,000, the George A. Romero film went on to earn $66 million, and quickly became a runaway hit that’s still considered to be one of the best horror movies to this day. Critically speaking, Dawn of the Dead has a 93 percent critical score against an audience score of 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
If you know anything about horror movies, it’s clear that most properties are polarizing on the critical front, and appeal to to a niche audience. But in the case of Dawn of the Dead, its acclaim is all but universal, which is a testament to its storytelling and cinematography.
Shot for just $600,000, the George A. Romero film went on to earn $66 million, and quickly became a runaway hit that’s still considered to be one of the best horror movies to this day.
Dawn of the Dead had four official sequels, and its 2004 remake marked Zack Snyder‘s directorial debut. The 2004 remake is considered to be a spiritual predecessor to the original film, but did take a number of creative liberties to make it a legendary film in its own right.
Though both films are primarily set in a shopping mall, the original film was easier to follow due to its smaller cast, but both are worthy of your undivided attention if you’re an avid fan of the genre.
If you’re free on October 27, and you want to see Dawn of the Dead on the big screen, then we strongly advise you to order your tickets now before it’s too late!
