Dawn of the Dead (1978) The budget was very low, around $500,000, so the makeup artist and his assistant had to do most of the stunts. The film grossed an estimated $55 million. | Dawn of the Dead (1978) The dead have arisen and are now stalking the living. A group of desperate survivors seek refuge in a large indoor mall. They must protect themselves from the zombie horde, but also co-exist with each other. |