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Zack Snyder's Surprise Horror Hit: Dawn of the Dead Tops His DCEU Blockbusters
25 Oct
Summary
- Zack Snyder's highest-rated film is his 2004 horror thriller Dawn of the Dead
- Dawn of the Dead has a 77% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, outperforming his DCEU movies
- The film follows a group of survivors fighting off a zombie apocalypse in a suburban mall
Acclaimed filmmaker Zack Snyder is best known for his work on blockbuster superhero films like Man of Steel and Justice League from the DC Extended Universe. However, his highest-rated movie according to Rotten Tomatoes critics is not from the DCEU, but rather his 2004 horror thriller Dawn of the Dead.
Dawn of the Dead, Snyder's feature film directorial debut, currently holds an impressive 77% critics' score on the review aggregator site. The film follows Ana, a woman who narrowly escapes a zombie outbreak in her neighborhood and teams up with a police officer and other survivors to take refuge in a suburban shopping mall. Together, they must fight off relentless hordes of the undead while struggling to stay alive and find a way out.
In contrast, Snyder's DCEU titles like Man of Steel and Justice League have received more mixed reviews from critics, with scores of 55% and 40% respectively on Rotten Tomatoes. This makes Dawn of the Dead Snyder's best-reviewed film to date, outperforming even his acclaimed adaptations of 300 and Watchmen.
Viewers in India can currently stream Dawn of the Dead on Jio Hotstar, while those in the U.S. can watch it on the Starz channel or rent it on Amazon Prime Video. With its thrilling zombie action and compelling characters, the film stands as a surprising high point in Zack Snyder's acclaimed filmography.
