The Dead vs World War Z
World War Z has the higher audience score (6.8/10 against 5.5/10 for The Dead). The Dead is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 1h 56m. The Dead is the older of the two (2010 against 2013). Both are action, horror, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Dead
World War Z| The Dead | World War Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.5/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 2010 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 45m | 1h 56m |
| Genres | Action, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller | Action, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Howard J. Ford, Jonathan Ford | Marc Forster |
| Main cast | Rob Freeman, Julia Scott-Russell, Ben Crowe, Dan Morgan, Prince David Oseia | Matthew Fox, Ruth Negga, Elyes Gabel, Mireille Enos, James Badge Dale |
Synopsis
The Dead
When the last evacuation flight out of war-torn Africa crashes off the coast, American Air Force Engineer Lieutenant Brian Murphy emerges as the sole survivor in a land where the dead are returning to life and attacking the living.
World War Z
Life for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human populations into rampaging mindless zombies. After barely escaping the chaos, Lane is persuaded to go on a mission to investigate this disease. What follows is a perilous trek around the world where Lane must brave horrific dangers and long odds to find answers before human…
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