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Fight, or Die.

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Last modified: Oct. 28, 2012

The Day

Release Date: Friday, August 17, 2012 Limited

Director: Doug Aarniokoski

Starring: Shawn Ashmore Ashley Bell Michael Eklund Cory Hardrict Dominic Monaghan

R Action 1 hr, 24 m

  • 3.6 / 5
53% 47%

Plot

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Plot
A group of five survivors armed with shotguns, axes and machetes wander the back roads of a ravaged landscape looking for refuge in The Day, a look into a post-apocalyptic future. As war ravages humanity, destroying civilization and most of life on earth, the survivors realize they must do whatever it takes to stay alive. Lost, starving, and exhausted, they seek shelter in a seemingly safe abandoned farmhouse. However, while searching for food and resources, they unwittingly set off a trap signaling to their ruthless predators laying in wait to begin their deadly attack. With food and ammunition dwindling, the group must make a desperate final stand--over a 24 hour period--battling for their ultimate survival.
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The film's director Doug Aarniokoski last directed Nurse 3D and Romeo's Redemption.

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Key Facts

  • One of the most buzzed-about films at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival's Midnight Madness section.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
R Restricted for strong bloody violence, pervasive language and some nudity
Runtime
1 hr, 24 m
Tagline
Fight, or Die.
Also known as
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Language
English

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Release Dates

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The Day was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 17, 2012. There were 9 other movies released on the same date, including ParaNorman, The Expendables 2 and Sparkle. As a limited release, The Day was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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  • Added the tagline: "Fight, or Die."

  • Changed the production status to Complete

  • Added a running time of 84 minutes

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