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Living Dead Collection

4 movies · 1968–2005

The Living Dead Collection is a series of zombie horror films created by George A. Romero, beginning with his 1968 film Night of the Living Dead, which he co-wrote with John A. Russo. This loosely connected franchise primarily follows various groups of individuals as they struggle to survive amidst the outbreak and subsequent evolution of a zombie apocalypse. Spanning from 1968 to 2005, the collection comprises four films with a total runtime of 417 minutes and a total budget of $19,504,000, generating $166,310,585 in revenue. The films within the Living Dead Collection center on the challenges of human survival in the face of a relentless undead threat. Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Day of the Dead (1985) exemplify the franchise's exploration of societal breakdown and the desperate measures people take to endure. The collection’s films have collectively earned $166,310,585. The four films in the Living Dead Collection have a combined runtime of 417 minutes. Night of the Living Dead (1968) has a runtime of 96 minutes and generated $30,236,452 in revenue. Dawn of the Dead (1978) runs for 127 minutes and earned $55,000,000. Day of the Dead (1985) has a runtime of 101 minutes with revenue of $34,000,000. The final installment, Land of the Dead (2005), is 93 minutes long and generated $47,074,133.

4Movies
$166.3MBox office
$19.5MBudget
7.2IMDb
6h 57mRuntime
1968–2005Years

Franchise cast

All movies in chronological order

1Night of the Living DeadMovie · 1968 · 96m · Horror, Thriller, Science FictionTodd McFarlane's Spawn was a compelling animated series that first aired on HBO from 1997 to 1999, later available on DVD as a film series. Based on the popular Image Comics, this highly regarded animation received an Emmy Award in 1999 for Outstanding Animation Program. A separate series, Spawn: The Animation, featuring Keith David as Spawn, has been in development since 2009. Staying faithful to the comic source material, the series features significant violence, explicit sexual content, and frequent profanity. Known for its strong storytelling and impressive animation, Todd McFarlane's Spawn was ranked fifth by IGN in a list of the greatest comic book cartoons ever made.13.1Stream on
2Dawn of the DeadMovie · 1978 · 127m · Horror, Science FictionWhen a sudden outbreak unleashes hordes of zombies, four strangers are forced together in a desperate fight for survival. Two Philadelphia SWAT team members, with different pasts and personalities, must learn to work as a team. A traffic reporter’s sense of direction proves crucial as they navigate the dangerous city, supported by his girlfriend, a television executive who offers emotional strength. Hunted by the undead, the group finds refuge in an abandoned shopping mall. While seemingly safe, the mall presents new problems: limited supplies and the constant strain of fear. As they build a life within its walls, they develop trust and strengthen their bonds, showcasing humanity’s ability to endure even in the face of the end.16.8Stream on
3Day of the DeadMovie · 1985 · 101m · Horror, Drama, MysteryIn an ancient missile silo deep underground, a group of soldiers and researchers are isolated from a world overrun by the dead. Trapped within their fortress, they must maintain the silo's defenses and find a way to survive. As resources dwindle and tensions rise, the group faces the grim reality of their situation and the horrifying possibility of becoming like the undead. This story explores survival, betrayal, and the desperate measures people take to stay alive in a world turned upside down.6.9Stream on
4Land of the DeadMovie · 2005 · 93m · Horror, Science Fiction, ThrillerA zombie apocalypse has ravaged the planet, forcing the surviving humans to seek refuge within a walled city for safety.6.7Stream on