Day of the Dead

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The darkest day of horror the world has ever known.

Day of the Dead (1985) centers on a small group of survivors conducting scientific research beneath the surface of a zombie-infested world. As tensions between the military contingent and the civilian scientists intensify while dwindling resources, conflicting priorities, and controversial experiments threaten the fragile balance within the bunker, the survivors face dangers both from the undead outside and from divisions within their own ranks. This American horror film examines authority and human behavior under extreme pressure, as cooperation gives way to mistrust and conflict, with zombies, scientific experimentation, and apocalyptic survival.

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Extras
Scream Factory box art
Scream Factory BD-A 4K/US 2026
Cinestrange Extreme box art
Cinestrange Extreme BD-ALL 4K/DE/OOP 2026
Scream Factory box art
Scream Factory BD-A/US 2013
Anchor Bay box art
Anchor Bay BD-ALL/US/OOP 2007
Umbrella box art
Umbrella BD-ALL/AU/OOP 2018
Umbrella box art
Umbrella BD-ALL/AU/OOP 2010
Arrow box art
Arrow BD-ALL/UK/OOP 2010
Anchor Bay box art
Anchor Bay DVD-1/US/OOP 2003
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Anchor Bay DVD-1/US/OOP 1998
Audio Commentary by Daniel Kraus and Drew McWeeny
Audio Commentary by Director/Writer George A. Romero, Special Makeup Effects Artist Tom Savini, Production Designer Cletus Anderson, and Actress Lori Cardille
Audio Commentary by Roger Avery
Audio Commentary by Special Effects Team Members Howard Berger, Everett Burrell, Mike Deak, and Greg Nicotero
Introduction by Mike Ancas and Mark Tierno (0:43)
Reflections on the Living Dead (1993, 78:44)
The Many Days of “Day of the Dead” (40:28)
The World’s End: The Legacy of “Day of the Dead” (85:26)
Monstermania: Restoring “Day of the Dead” (29:21)
Stink of the Dead (8:51)
Then and Now: 40th Anniversary Filming Location Tour (11:46)
Travelogue of the Dead: On the Rhodes Again (17:44)
Underground: The “Day of the Dead” Mines (7:37)
Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic - Interview with Actor Joe Pilato (50:53)
30th Anniversary Cast Reunion (2015, 66:49)
Interview with Actor Howard Sherman (17:38)
Interview with Actor John Amplas (8:22)
Interview with Actor/Assistant to Tom Savini Greg Nicotero (34:54)
Interview with Actress Lori Cardille (26:32)
Interview with Composer/First Assistant Director John Harrison (28:41)
Interview with Director/Writer George A. Romero at the 2008 Melbourne International Film Festival (49:26)
Interview with Founder of the George A. Romero Foundation Suzanne Romero (25:58)
Interview with Second Unit Cameraman Ernest Dickerson (15:27)
Interview with Tina Romero (Daughter of George A. Romero) (24:45)
Audio Interview with Actor Richard Liberty (2000, 15:45)
“Fast Film Facts” Trivia Track
Behind-the-Scenes Footage 1 (20:12)
Behind-the-Scenes Footage 2 (30:42)
Gateway Commerce Center Promo (2000, 8:12)
Image Comparison (2:42)
Stills Gallery [Anchor Bay]
Stills Gallery [Arrow] (48 Images)
Stills Gallery [Cinestrange Extreme] (2:59)
Stills Gallery [Scream Factory] (x4)
Stills Gallery [Umbrella]
Music and Effects Track
Biography: Director/Writer George A. Romero
Romero Zombography (8 Screens)
Teaser Trailer
Theatrical Trailer 1
Theatrical Trailer 2
Theatrical Trailer 3
Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots
Original Draft of “Day of the Dead” (PDF, 166 Pages)
Production Memos (PDF)
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Notes

  • Scream Factory’s “Collector’s Edition” 4K UHD includes twelve art cards.
  • Cinestrange Extreme’s “Limited Edition” 4K UHD is available in three MediaBook editions each containing a 72-page booklet with writing by Elmar Berger and Nando Rohner (in German), and a double-sided foldout poster.
  • Umbrella’s 2010 Blu-ray is also available as a single disc edition with only the commentaries.
  • Arrow’s “Limited Edition” Blu-ray includes a 16-page booklet with writing by Calum Waddell (“For Every Dawn There is a Day; or, Why George Romero Would Never Direct a Rambo Movie”), a 24-page comic book (“Day of the Dead: Desertion”), and a double-sided foldout poster. Reissued as a standard edition with the 16-page booklet (2012/08/27). Trailers included: Night of the Living Dead (1968) and Dawn of the Dead (1978).
  • Anchor Bay’s “Divimax Series” DVD includes a 16-page booklet with writing by Michael Felsher. Reissued as a single disc edition without booklet.

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Ultimate Edition

Combine the best digital presentation with a selection of choice extras for the ultimate edition.

Day of the Dead title screen
  • Screen shot for The World’s End: The Legacy of “Day of the Dead”
    The World’s End: The Legacy of “Day of the Dead” (85:26)
  • Screen shot for Underground: The “Day of the Dead” Mines
    Underground: The “Day of the Dead” Mines (7:37)
  • Screen shot for Gateway Commerce Center Promo
    Gateway Commerce Center Promo (2000, 8:12)
Presentation
Scream Factory box art
Scream Factory 4K 2026
  • Video
      • HEVC
      • 2160p23.976
      • Dolby Vision, HDR10
      • 1.85:1
      • MPEG-4 AVC
      • 1080p
      • 1.85:1
  • Audio
      • English Dolby Atmos
      • English DTS-HD MA 5.1
      • English DTS-HD MA 2.0 Stereo
      • Laserdisc Mix
      • English DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono
      • Downmix of Atmos
  • Subtitles
    • English SDH
Cinestrange Extreme box art
Cinestrange Extreme 4K 2026
  • Video
      • HEVC
      • 2160p23.976
      • HDR10
      • 1.78:1
      • HEVC
      • 2160p23.976
      • HDR10
      • 1.26:1
      • MPEG-4 AVC
      • 1080p
      • 1.78:1
      • MPEG-4 AVC
      • 1080p
      • 1.26:1
      • MPEG-4 AVC
      • 1080p
      • 1.78:1
      • German Version
  • Audio
      • English DTS-HD MA 5.1
      • German DTS-HD MA 5.1
  • Subtitles
    • English
    • German
Scream Factory box art
Scream Factory BD 2013
  • Video
      • MPEG-4 AVC
      • 1080p23.976
      • 30.00 Mbps
      • 1.78:1
      • 1:40:58.944
      • 24.28 GiB
  • Audio
      • English DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono
      • 48 kHz
      • 1982 kbps
      • 24-bit
  • Subtitles
    • English SDH
Anchor Bay box art
Anchor Bay BD 2007
  • Video
      • MPEG-4 AVC
      • 1080p
      • 1.85:1
  • Audio
      • English LPCM 5.1
      • English Dolby Digital 5.1
      • English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
  • Subtitles
    • English
Umbrella box art
Umbrella BD 2018
  • Video
      • MPEG-4 AVC
      • 1080p
      • 1.77:1
  • Audio
      • English DTS-HD MA 5.1
      • English DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono
  • Subtitles
    • English SDH
Umbrella box art
Umbrella BD 2010
  • Video
      • MPEG-4 AVC
      • 1080p
      • 1.78:1
  • Audio
      • English DTS-HD MA 5.1
  • Subtitles
    • None
Arrow box art
Arrow BD 2010
  • Video
      • MPEG-4 AVC
      • 1080p
      • 1.78:1
  • Audio
      • English DTS-HD MA 5.1
      • English DTS 2.0 Mono
  • Subtitles
    • None
Extras Audio Commentary by Daniel Kraus and Drew McWeeny Scream Factory 4K
Audio Commentary by Director/Writer George A. Romero, Special Makeup Effects Artist Tom Savini, Production Designer Cletus Anderson, and Actress Lori Cardille Scream Factory 4K
Audio Commentary by Roger Avery Scream Factory BD
Audio Commentary by Special Effects Team Members Howard Berger, Everett Burrell, Mike Deak, and Greg Nicotero Umbrella BD
Reflections on the Living Dead (1993, 78:44) Umbrella BD
The Many Days of “Day of the Dead” (38:41) Anchor Bay BD
The World’s End: The Legacy of “Day of the Dead” (85:26) Scream Factory 4K
Monstermania: Restoring “Day of the Dead” (29:21) Scream Factory 4K
Stink of the Dead (8:51) Scream Factory 4K
Then and Now: 40th Anniversary Filming Location Tour (11:46) Cinestrange Extreme 4K
Travelogue of the Dead: On the Rhodes Again (17:44) Umbrella BD
Underground: The “Day of the Dead” Mines (7:37) Scream Factory 4K
Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic - Interview with Actor Joe Pilato (50:53) Umbrella BD
30th Anniversary Cast Reunion (2015, 66:49) Cinestrange Extreme 4K
Interview with Actor Howard Sherman (17:38) Cinestrange Extreme 4K
Interview with Actor John Amplas (8:22) Scream Factory 4K
Interview with Actor/Assistant to Tom Savini Greg Nicotero (34:54) Scream Factory 4K
Interview with Actress Lori Cardille (26:32) Scream Factory 4K
Interview with Composer/First Assistant Director John Harrison (28:41) Scream Factory 4K
Interview with Director/Writer George A. Romero at the 2008 Melbourne International Film Festival (49:26) Umbrella BD
Interview with Founder of the George A. Romero Foundation Suzanne Romero (25:58) Scream Factory 4K
Interview with Second Unit Cameraman Ernest Dickerson (15:27) Scream Factory 4K
Interview with Tina Romero (Daughter of George A. Romero) (24:45) Scream Factory 4K
Audio Interview with Actor Richard Liberty (2000, 15:45) Anchor Bay BD
“Fast Film Facts” Trivia Track Anchor Bay BD
Behind-the-Scenes Footage 1 (20:12) Umbrella BD
Behind-the-Scenes Footage 2 (30:42) Scream Factory 4K
Gateway Commerce Center Promo (2000, 8:12) Scream Factory 4K
Image Comparison (2:42) Cinestrange Extreme 4K
Stills Gallery [Anchor Bay] Anchor Bay DVD
Stills Gallery [Cinestrange Extreme] (2:59) Cinestrange Extreme 4K
Stills Gallery [Scream Factory] (x4) Scream Factory 4K
Stills Gallery [Umbrella] Umbrella BD
Music and Effects Track Scream Factory 4K
Teaser Trailer Scream Factory 4K
Theatrical Trailer 1 Scream Factory 4K
Theatrical Trailer 2 Scream Factory 4K
Theatrical Trailer 3 Scream Factory 4K
TV Spots Scream Factory 4K
Original Draft of “Day of the Dead” (PDF, 166 Pages) Anchor Bay DVD
Production Memos (PDF) Anchor Bay DVD

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