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Survival of the Dead is a horror film from 2009 directed by George A. Romero, the master of the zombie genre. The movie is set in a post-apocalyptic world where zombies have taken over and humanity fights for survival. The film stars Alan Van Sprang, Kenneth Welsh, and Kathleen Munroe and was the sixth movie in Romero's Dead series.

The story picks up after the events of the previous film, Diary of the Dead. A small band of survivors led by Sgt. Nicotine Crockett (Van Sprang) are on the run from the zombie hordes. They stumble upon an island off the coast of Delaware that is said to be a safe haven from the undead.

However, when the group arrives on the island, they find that it is inhabited by two feuding families - the Muldoons and the O'Flynns. The Muldoons believe that the zombies can be tamed and used for manual labor, while the O'Flynns believe that the undead must be destroyed at all costs. As the two families fight for control of the island, Sgt. Crockett and his band of survivors must choose sides and fight for their own survival.

The film explores themes of family, betrayal, and humanity's ability to adapt in the face of an apocalyptic event. Romero's dead series has always been known for its social commentary, and Survival of the Dead is no different. The movie questions the idea of whether humans are really better than the zombies that have taken over the world, and whether it is possible for them to coexist.

The acting in the film is strong, with Van Sprang delivering a standout performance as the tough, no-nonsense Sgt. Crockett. Welsh is also excellent as the Muldoon family patriarch, delivering a nuanced performance that makes the audience question his motives. Munroe is also solid as the lone female survivor of the group, adding a much-needed touch of vulnerability to the otherwise hardened group of characters.

The special effects in the film are also impressive, with Romero's team of makeup artists creating some truly gruesome and terrifying zombies. The movie combines practical effects with CGI to create a world that feels both realistic and fantastical.

Overall, Survival of the Dead is a worthy addition to the Dead series and a must-see for fans of the zombie genre. While it may not be as groundbreaking as some of Romero's earlier works, it is still a thrilling, action-packed film that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

Survival of the Dead is a 2010 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.8 and a MetaScore of 43.