Dawn of the Dead (2004 film)
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Dawn of the Dead is a 2004 American action horror film directed by Zack Snyder, in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by James Gunn. A remake of George A. Romero's 1978 film of the same
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Ving Rhames, seen here in 2010, portrayed Sergeant Kenneth Hall
James Gunn (pictured here at the 2025 San Diego Comic-Con) agreed to write the script for Dawn of the Dead due to his love of the original film and zombie films in general.
Zack Snyder (pictured here at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con) worked primarily as a television commercial director before he made his feature film debut with Dawn of the Dead.
Sarah Polley
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Sarah Ellen Polley is a Canadian filmmaker, writer, political activist and actress. She first garnered attention as a child actress for her role as Ramona Quimby in the television series Ramona, based
Dawn of the Dead (2004 film)
…debut, from a screenplay by James Gunn. A remake of George A. Romero's 1978 film of the same name, the film features an ensemble cast that includes Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Jake Weber, and Mekhi Phifer, with Scott Reiniger, Tom Savini, and Ken Foree from the original film appearing in cameos. Set in Milwaukee…
Polley at the 2009 Venice International Film Festival
Polley on September 11, 2009
Polley at the premiere of Mr. Nobody at the 2009 Toronto Film Festival
Polley at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival