A satisfying horror movie.

Rating: 8/10 (10 June 2004)

Wow, what a ride! I'm not familiar with the original film so I cannot make comparisons, but this is a great flick. I watched the horrid "Soul Survivors" with Eliza Dushku last night and I was desperate for a horror movie done right. Dawn of the Dead is one such horror flick!
The opening sequence gets the blood pumping before the opening credits even roll, and while Dawn of the Dead isn't a non-stop rollercoaster of blood 'n guts, it is paced nicely and will keep you entertained from start to finish. Speaking of blood 'n guts, Dawn of the Dead has some slightly graphic scenes but really this is pretty tame. There is an atmosphere of menace and dread and the moment you put yourself in the character's shoes, you have chills running up and down your spine.
The acting is pretty standard fare, bordering on quite good. For casual movie fans and horror junkies alike, Dawn of the Dead is an enjoyable watch.