The film in question was Romero’s follow-up to his prior masterpiece, 1968’s Night of the Living Dead. Dawn wonderfully, horrifically relates the harrowing tale of a group of survivors who, frantically caught up in a zombie apocalypse, find refuge in a suburban shopping mall. As society falls apart outside, the mall provides a false sense of security until the bleak reality of the situation penetrates their sanctuary and forces them to confront the undead hordes.
The film masterfully explores hyper-relevant themes—consumerism, social decay, and the relentless survival instinct. Without exaggeration, in addition to providing a thrilling horror narrative, Dawn of the Dead constitutes a profound commentary on society.
