The title is a reference to Dawn of the Dead, notably the statement "When there's no more place in hell, the dead will walk the earth," and several characters are allusions to other films such as American Psycho and The Big Lebowski. This article discusses some of the themes and elements that appear in this movie. Elements of horror include: ghosts/spiritual beings, evil-doers, victims, salvation, and hope. These elements are all present in Day Watch. Ghosts/Spiritual Beings - There are two types of ghosts in this movie: those who have not passed on and those who have. The ones who have not passed on haunt the grounds of ICA, where they used to work. They are referred to as "Skulls" by the people who live there now. These are the ghosts of employees that were killed at ICA. Some examples are Agnieszka (who dies during production on their first film) and Wojciech (who dies during an electric shock incident). An example of a ghost who has passed on is Roman, the cameraman who died during the making of the first film. He appears to be angry at the people at ICA for not giving him a proper burial.