"Dawn of the Dead" is a 1978 horror film directed by George A. Romero. It is a sequel to his earlier film, "Night of the Living Dead," and focuses on a group of survivors during a zombie apocalypse. They take refuge in a shopping mall, where they must fend off hordes of the undead while dealing with their own interpersonal conflicts. The film explores themes of consumerism and societal collapse, using the mall as a symbol of modern life. It has been influential in the zombie genre and has inspired numerous remakes and adaptations, including a 2004 version directed by Zack Snyder.