The Day
The Day

The Day

2011Movie85 minEnglish

Open war against humanity rages. For five survivors – lost and on the run – the pursuit is relentless, the bullets are dwindling and the battle is everywhere. This is a 24-hour look into their lives.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Google Users55%
Director: Douglas AarniokoskiGenres: Action, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by an unknown infection that turns people into flesh-eating monsters, a group of five survivors seeks refuge in a seemingly abandoned farmhouse. As they try to survive the desolate landscape and the constant threat of the infected, they must also confront the darker aspects of human nature within their own group.

Critical Reception

The Day received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its bleak atmosphere and intense action sequences, others found its plot predictable and its characters underdeveloped. The film is often noted for its grimy, realistic portrayal of a post-apocalyptic setting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its grim and gritty post-apocalyptic atmosphere.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and lack of character development.
  • Appreciated for its effective action and survival horror elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed-to-positive reception, with many appreciating the film's tense atmosphere and action. However, some viewers found the storyline to be derivative of other post-apocalyptic films and wished for more character depth.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, using abandoned military bases and rural areas to create its desolate post-apocalyptic landscape.

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Gimly

Gimly

Weird to have a cast where there is a single big name amongst the lot, but there also isn't a single person you don't know from something else. _The Day_ was not as good as I had hoped it might be from the description, but better than I had...