Diary of the Dead
“Where will you be when the end begins?”
Synopsis
A group of young filmmakers encounter real zombies while filming a horror movie of their own.
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Diary of the Dead - Full Trailer (2008)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-02-12
Top Cast
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Michelle Morgan
Debra Moynihan
Joshua Close
Jason Creed
Shawn Roberts
Tony Ravello
Amy Lalonde
Tracy Thurman
Joe Dinicol
Eliot Stone
Scott Wentworth
Andrew Maxwell
Philip Riccio
Ridley Wilmott
Chris Violette
Gordo Thorsen
Tatiana Maslany
Mary Dexter
Todd Schroeder
Brody
Laura de Carteret
Bree
Martin Roach
Stranger
Daniel Kash
Police Officer
Megan Park
Francine Shane
George Buza
Tattooed Biker
Tino Monte
News Anchor
Matt Birman
Zombie Trooper
Greg Nicotero
Zombie Surgeon
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 26, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.77x
+$3.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George A. Romero
- Screenplay & Story
- George A. Romero
- Original Score
- Norman Orenstein
- Original Title
- Diary of the Dead
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.5M
- Production Studios
- Artfire Films, Romero-Grunwald Productions, Voltage Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George A. Romero
George A. Romero
Norman Orenstein
Adam Swica
Michael Doherty
Dan Fireman, John Harrison, Steve Barnett, Peter Grunwald, Ara Katz
Department Leadership Roster
George A. Romero
Director
George A. Romero
Screenplay
Matt Birman
Stunt Coordinator
Norman Orenstein
Original Music Composer
Adam Swica
Director of Photography
Michael Doherty
Editor
Peter Grunwald
Producer
Ara Katz
Producer
Rupert Lazarus
Production Design
Art Spigel
Producer
Sam Englebardt
Producer
Jeff Campbell
Visual Effects Supervisor
Colin Davies
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diary of the Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Diary of the Dead about?
A group of young filmmakers encounter real zombies while filming a horror movie of their own.
Who directed Diary of the Dead?
Diary of the Dead was directed by George A. Romero.
Who stars in Diary of the Dead?
The principal cast of Diary of the Dead includes Michelle Morgan, Joshua Close, Shawn Roberts, Amy Lalonde, Joe Dinicol.
When was Diary of the Dead released and how long is it?
Diary of the Dead was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Diary of the Dead?
Diary of the Dead had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $5.5M at the worldwide box office (2.77 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Diary of the Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diary of the Dead was composed by Norman Orenstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diary of the Dead?
Diary of the Dead holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).