---
title: "Day of the Dead"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/day-of-the-dead-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13613
imdb_id: "tt0489018"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 447
content_rating: "R"
---

# Day of the Dead (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/day-of-the-dead-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Day of the Dead is a film first released in 2008. Catalogued under Action, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by D.O.D. Productions, Taurus Entertainment Company, Millennium Media. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A small Colorado town faces a deadly virus outbreak that turns people into violent creatures."

### Why Watch
- features action and horror elements
- remake of a classic zombie film

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains violent content
- runtime is relatively short
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains violent horror themes and is rated R.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: violent, action, horror, thriller, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Crave | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Steve Miner
- **Networks / Studios**: D.O.D. Productions, Taurus Entertainment Company, Millennium Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mena Suvari** as *Sarah Bowman*
- **Stark Sands** as *Bud Crain*
- **Michael Welch** as *Trevor Bowman*
- **AnnaLynne McCord** as *Nina*
- **Nick Cannon** as *Salazar*
- **Matt Rippy** as *Doctor Logan*
- **Pat Kilbane** as *Scientist*
- **Taylor Hoover** as *Local Girl*
- **Christa Campbell** as *Mrs. Leitner*
- **Ian McNeice** as *Paul - DJ*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Day of the Dead released?
The film was released on 04/08/2008 in the US.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified under action, horror, science fiction, and thriller.

### Q: Is the film a remake?
Yes, it is a remake of George A. Romero's 1985 film of the same name.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs for 1 hour and 26 minutes.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Mena Suvari, Nick Cannon, and Michael.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Day of the Dead — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13613)
- [Day of the Dead (2008 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Dead_(2008_film))

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