---
title: "Diary of the Dead"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/diary-of-the-dead-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13025
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Diary of the Dead (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/diary-of-the-dead-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Diary of the Dead is a film first released in 2007. Catalogued under Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Young filmmakers confront real zombies while shooting their own horror movie."

### Why Watch
- Found footage style creates immediacy
- Directed by zombie‑genre pioneer George A. Romero
- Meta commentary on filmmaking within a horror premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- Independent production may limit polish
- Found footage format can be disorienting for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Features graphic zombie violence and intense horror themes, intended for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: found-footage, zombie, horror

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/diary-of-the-dead-2007#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What format is Diary of the Dead shot in?
It is presented in a found‑footage style.

### Q: Who directed Diary of the Dead?
The film was written and directed by George A. Romero.

### Q: When was Diary of the Dead released?
It was released in the United States on September 20, 2007.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
A group of young filmmakers encounter real zombies while shooting their own horror movie.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs approximately 96 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Diary of the Dead — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13025)
- [Diary of the Dead - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diary_of_the_Dead)

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