<P> Dawn of the Dead is a 2004 American action horror film directed by Zack Snyder ( in his feature film directorial debut ) and written by James Gunn . It is the remake of George A. Romero 's 1978 film , and stars Sarah Polley , Ving Rhames , Jake Weber , and Mekhi Phifer . Its plot centers on a handful of human survivors living in a shopping mall located in the fictional town of Everett , Wisconsin , surrounded by swarms of zombies. Ty Burrell , Michael Kelly , Kevin Zegers , and Lindy Booth play supporting roles ; the original 's cast members Ken Foree , Scott Reiniger , and Tom Savini appear in cameos . </P>
<P> Dawn of the Dead is a 2004 American action horror film directed by Zack Snyder ( in his feature film directorial debut ) and written by James Gunn . It is the remake of George A. Romero 's 1978 film , and stars Sarah Polley , Ving Rhames , Jake Weber , and Mekhi Phifer . Its plot centers on a handful of human survivors living in a shopping mall located in the fictional town of Everett , Wisconsin , surrounded by swarms of zombies. Ty Burrell , Michael Kelly , Kevin Zegers , and Lindy Booth play supporting roles ; the original 's cast members Ken Foree , Scott Reiniger , and Tom Savini appear in cameos . </P>
where does dawn of the dead take place
where does dawn of the dead take place
Everett , Wisconsin
Everett , Wisconsin