Dawn of the Dead (1978)
📌 Available on Prime Video🛡️ Adults 18+
📖 Story
When the dead rise without warning, four strangers find themselves trapped in a shopping mall that transforms from a haven of consumer comfort into a claustrophobic tomb. Dawn of the Dead strips away civilization's illusions, revealing how quickly humanity fractures when survival becomes the only currency that matters. The film's true horror lies not in the flesh-hungry corpses clawing at the glass, but in the mirror it holds up to the survivors—forcing them to confront who they become when the old world dies. Their desperate refuge becomes a monument to everything they've already lost.
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Watchprint
Psychological
88
Excellent match
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneDark and heavy
ExperienceUnease and pressure
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect oppressive atmosphere and dark tension to drive the experience more than easy entertainment.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weight
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 CinemaHook estimate
For adults only; contains explicit content unsuitable for viewers under 18.
Runtime
127 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorGeorge A. Romero
WritingGeorge A. Romero
CastDavid EmgeKen ForeeScott H. ReinigerGaylen RossDavid Crawford
ProductionRichard P. RubinsteinClaudio ArgentoAlfredo Cuomo
MusicFabio PignatelliMassimo MoranteClaudio Simonetti
CinematographyMichael GornickNicholas MastandreaTom Dubensky
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✨Availability Snapshot6 offers
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Rental starts from 3.49 GBP on Prime Video. Purchase starts from 7.99 GBP on Prime Video.
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
🏆Historic outlier85.9x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue became exceptional against a very small cost base
The return multiple is extremely high because the reported production budget is unusually small compared with the recorded box office revenue.
Quick pulse
Historic commercial outlier
💹 Return multiple: 85.9x📈 ROI: +8,494%🧾 Historic outlier
💰Budget
$640K640 thousand USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$55M55 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🏆Commercial gap
+$54.4M+54.4 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🏆Return multiple
85.9x85.9x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Relative map for a low-budget outlier
Relative scale — outlier figures
Budget: $640K • Revenue: $55M • Commercial gap: +$54.4M ROI +8,494%
This commercial analysis treats the title as an exceptional low-budget/high-return case, so the return multiple should be read as an outlier rather than a normal blockbuster comparison. — Tiny reported budget amplified the return multiple.
Note: the recorded budget is extremely low, so the return multiple appears unusually large compared with big-budget films.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Note: the recorded budget is extremely low, so the return multiple appears unusually large compared with big-budget films.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
David Emge
Stephen "Flyboy" Andrews
Ken Foree
Peter Washington
Scott H. Reiniger
Roger "Trooper" DeMarco
Gaylen Ross
Francine "Fran" Parker
David Crawford
Dr. James Foster
David Early
Sidney Berman
Richard France
Dr. Milliard Rausch
Howard Smith
TV Commentator
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Daniel Dietrich
Dan Givens
Fred Baker
Police Commander
James A. Baffico
Wooley
Rod Stouffer
Roy Tucker
Jese Del Gre
Old Priest
Clayton McKinnon
Officer in Project Apt.
Director: George A. Romero
❓ FAQ
Short, focused questions that help you decide quickly without repeating details already shown above.
1Where can I watch Dawn of the Dead?
The film is available on Prime Video. You can subscribe to the service and access the movie directly through the Amazon Prime application or website.
2Is Dawn of the Dead suitable for families and children?
The film is a horror and sci-fi movie containing violent and bloody scenes, making it unsuitable for children and young teenagers. It is recommended for adult viewers who enjoy classic horror films.
3What is the duration and release year of the film?
The film runs for 127 minutes (2 hours and 7 minutes) and was released in 1978 by legendary director George A. Romero. It is considered one of the most important classic zombie films in cinema history.
4What is the plot of Dawn of the Dead?
The story revolves around a wave of rising dead spreading across Philadelphia in the 1970s. Four survivors find themselves struggling to stay alive amid this terrifying nightmare, creating an intense struggle between life and death.
5Who is the director and cast of Dawn of the Dead?
The film is directed by George A. Romero, the founder of modern zombie cinema. The main cast includes David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger, and Gaylen Ross in the survival roles.
6Is this the original film or a remake?
This is the original classic film from 1978 by director George A. Romero, not a remake. The original work is considered an invaluable masterpiece in horror film history.
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