Movie

Dead Men Don't Die

1990 · 94 min

A goofy, low-stakes zombie comedy that ambles through its silly premise with a wink and a shrug.

Tagline: The anchorman's dead--BUT HE'S MAKING A COMEBACK!
Overview: A reporter investigating a drug dealing ring is murdered. Brought back to life by the voodoo spell of a cleaning woman, he goes after his killers.
How it feels: Absurd, campy, satirical and light. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Crime, corruption, deception, justice
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
corruption
deception
justice
death
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild