Night of the Living Dead
Zombie apocalypse engulfs isolated rural farmhouse
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About Night of the Living Dead
Released: 1968
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
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Cast
Judith O'Dea, Duane Jones, George Romero, Karl Hardman
About Night of the Living Dead
'Night of the Living Dead' is a 1968 American independent horror film directed by George A. Romero. The film centers on seven people who are trapped in a rural farmhouse in Pennsylvania which is besieged by a large and growing group of "living dead" monsters.
Making / Production
This groundbreaking film began production in 1967 under the working title 'Monster Flick'. It was shot on a modest budget of approximately $114,000. The small film crew utilized guerilla filmmaking techniques to complete shooting in and around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania over a span of seven months.
Actors
- Duane Jones as Ben - The protagonist and an extremely resourceful character who attempts to make the farmhouse as safe as possible.
- Judith O'Dea as Barbra - A woman left in shock after her brother is murdered by one of the zombies.
- Karl Hardman as Harry Cooper - A selfish man who prioritizes his family's safety over others.
- Marilyn Eastman as Helen Cooper - Harry's wife, who is more sympathetic and understanding towards the others in the house.
- Keith Wayne as Tom - A young man who stands by Ben's decisions and is there with his girlfriend.
- Judith Ridley as Judy - Tom’s girlfriend, who insists on sticking by his side.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- This film is often cited as the first modern zombie movie.
- Despite its low budget, the film was shot in black and white, which added a realistic and documentary feel to the horror.
Awards
Night of the Living Dead garnered several honors and is recognized for its significant cultural impact. In 1999, the Library of Congress added it to the National Film Registry for films that are "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important".
Quotes
- "They're coming to get you, Barbara!" - Johnny
- "We may not enjoy living together, but dying together isn't going to solve anything." - Harry Cooper
Music, Soundtrack
- The film's bone-chilling score was pieced together from stock music libraries.
- Although a formal soundtrack was never released, the main theme is iconic and is often associated with the zombie genre.
About Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead features strangers uniting in a farmhouse to survive a zombie apocalypse.
