October Horror Movie Challenge - Dawn of the Dead (2004)

Synopsis: A group of survivors seek revenge after the dead begin to stand up, run, and devour the flesh of the living. 

The Good: The cast is rather engaging. This is one that you watch and either really want the characters to make it out or die painfully. I think investment into the characters is important in a flick like this. Who cares about a survivor story if you don't care about the survivors. The film has some great bloody effects and a surprising amount of levity, despite the dark nature of the film. Finally this has one of the greatest zombie openings (once we're introduced to the first zombie).

The Bad: Fast zombies aren't everyone's thing and I understand that.

Final Thoughts: Despite the fact I don't care for fast zombies, this is one of my favorites. It's also Zack Snyder's best work. I can't count the times I've watched this one. Next to Shaun of the Dead and Return of the Living Dead, this is my favorite.

In Your Game:

Kenneth Hall

Class/Level: Survivor 1/ First Responder 4

Str: 16 (+2) 

Int: 11 

Wis: 14 (+1)

Dex: 12 

Con: 16 (+2) 

Cha: 12 

Sur: 12

Critical: 12

Death:  15

Infection: 16

Mental: 13

Poison: 16

Languages: English

AC: 10 /11 (Brawling)

HP: 25

Move: 12

Attack Bonus:

Brawling, +3 to hit, 1d4+3 damage

Six-Shot Revolver, +6 to hit, 2d6+1 damage

Shotgun, +6 to hit, 4d6+3 damage

Skills:

Basic Athletics 2 (+4/+2) 

Brawling 1

Intimidation 1 (+4)

Investigation 2 (+2)

Ranged Weapons 5 (+5)

Street Smart 1 (+1)

Abilities:

+6 to first aid

Each member of your groups gets 1 additional SUR point when you are present

Equipment: backpack, police bad, six-shot revolver, 18 revolver rounds, shotgun, 12 shells 

New To Me Movies Watched: 25

Total Movies Watched: 40