Land of the Dead
Seen it?2005 | 93 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple or Grindhouse, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The living dead have taken over the world, and the remaining humans live in a walled city to protect themselves as they cope with the situation.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$47 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 172K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George A. Romero
- Simon BakerRiley
- John LeguizamoCholo
- Dennis HopperKaufman
- Asia ArgentoSlack
- Robert JoyCharlie
- Eugene ClarkBig Daddy
- Joanne BolandPretty Boy
- Tony NappoFoxy
- Jennifer BaxterNumber 9
- Boyd BanksButcher