Content & Trigger Warnings for Dawn of the Dead (1978)
4 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, Dawn of the Dead (1978) contains 4 content warnings : Death of a child, Body horror, Jump scares, Gun violence.
The most severe warnings are for Body horror (severity 5/5), Gun violence (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a child | 3/5 | Depicted | Children are shown as zombies. |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Body horror | 5/5 | Depicted | Graphic zombie makeup, decomposition, and body destruction. |
| Jump scares | 3/5 | Depicted | Zombie attack jump scares. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gun violence | 4/5 | Depicted | Survivors use guns against zombies throughout. |
Mental Health & Emotional
Phobias & Sensory
Violence & Physical Harm
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