Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead

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Day of the Dead

2021
Movie
86 min
Russian

On Parents’ Saturday, the ancestors’ memorial day, a mother and her son travel in an old Sedan. They have far to go: in a day they have to visit five cemeteries, scattered across the region. From the very beginning nothing goes according to plan.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users35%
Director: Hèctor Hernández VicensGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of scientists and soldiers are holed up in an underground bunker attempting to find a cure for a zombie plague that has decimated the world. As their resources dwindle and tensions rise, they must confront the undead and their own inner demons.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many criticizing its unoriginality, poor acting, and lack of scares. It is often considered one of the weaker entries in the 'Day of the Dead' franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Struggles to bring anything new to the zombie genre.

  • Suffers from a derivative plot and uninspired execution.

  • Fails to deliver compelling characters or genuine thrills.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's predictable storyline, weak character development, and a general lack of originality in its approach to the zombie apocalypse. Many felt it did not live up to the legacy of its predecessors.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

This film is a remake of the 1985 George A. Romero film of the same name, but it was not directed by Romero and is not considered part of his original Dead series.

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