Is Day of the Dead scary?

MyCinema has not rated Day of the Dead for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, horror, and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Day of the Dead in the US?

Day of the Dead streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, and 5 more, is free on Hoopla, Fawesome, Philo, and 8 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Day of the Dead?

Day of the Dead runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Is Day of the Dead suitable for kids?

Day of the Dead is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20081h 26mAction / Horror / Science Fiction / Thriller

Day of the Dead

Name: Day of the Dead
Genre: Action, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2008-04-08
Duration: 86 min

D-Day is coming.

When a small Colorado town is overrun by the flesh hungry dead, a small group of survivors try to escape in a last ditch effort to stay alive.

TMDB audience score

Based on 455 votes

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Availability in the US

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MyCinema quick facts

Day of the Dead at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 26m

At 1h 26m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Action · Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller

TMDB files it under action, horror, science fiction, and thriller.

US availability

8 subscriptions · 11 free · 2 to rent · 2 to buy

Included with 8 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, and 5 more. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla, Fawesome, Philo, and 8 more. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 2 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 455 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Day of the Dead tonight

It is a short one: 1h 26m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, and 5 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is Day of the Dead?

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Questions about Day of the Dead

Is Day of the Dead scary?: MyCinema has not rated Day of the Dead for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, horror, and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Day of the Dead in the US?: Day of the Dead streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, and 5 more, is free on Hoopla, Fawesome, Philo, and 8 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Day of the Dead?: Day of the Dead runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Is Day of the Dead suitable for kids?: Day of the Dead is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.