Date of the Dead
Date of the Dead

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Date of the Dead

2017
Movie
98 min
English

A dark comedy horror anthology that showcases three different types of horror genres: home invasion, slasher, and the main course, zombies.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Director: Nicholas HumphriesGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A young man desperate to find a date for Valentine's Day accidentally unleashes a zombie apocalypse on his unsuspecting town. He and a ragtag group of survivors must band together to fight off the undead horde and find a way to survive the night. Along the way, they encounter various quirky characters and face numerous life-threatening situations.

Critical Reception

Date of the Dead received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its comedic take on the zombie genre and its low-budget charm, many found the plot predictable, the humor hit-or-miss, and the overall execution lacking polish.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its attempts at humor in a typically grim genre.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Found to be a serviceable, if unoriginal, low-budget zombie comedy.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a divided opinion, with some viewers enjoying the comedic elements and others finding it too derivative of other zombie films.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a limited budget, with much of its production relying on practical effects and resourceful filmmaking techniques.

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