Night of the Living Dead poster

Night of the Living Dead( 1968)

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They Won't Stay Dead!

Overview

A group of strangers trapped in a farmhouse find themselves fending off a horde of recently dead, flesh-eating ghouls.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Judith O'Dea

      Barbra

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      Duane Jones

      Ben

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      Marilyn Eastman

      Helen Cooper

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      Karl Hardman

      Harry Cooper

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      Judith Ridley

      Judy

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      Keith Wayne

      Tom

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      Kyra Schon

      Karen Cooper / Corpse in House

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      Charles Craig

      TV Newscaster / Zombie

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      S. William Hinzman

      Zombie (as Bill Heinzman)

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      Bill Cardille

      Self - Field Reporter (as Bill 'Chilly Billy' Cardille)

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      John Simpson

      Zombie

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      George Kosana

      Sheriff McClelland

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      Frank Doak

      Scientist

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      A.C. McDonald

      Zombie / Posse Member

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      Samuel R. Solito

      Zombie / Posse Member

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      Mark Ricci

      Washington Scientist

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      Lee Hartman

      Zombie / News Reporter

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      Ross Harris

      Newscaster/Zombie

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      Steve Hutsko

      Self - Cardille's Cameraman/Zombie

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      Phillip Smith

      Zombie / Posse Member

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      Randy Burr

      Zombie / Posse Member

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      Jack Givens

      Zombie

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      Richard Ricci

      Zombie

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      Rudy Ricci

      Zombie

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      Paula Richards

      Zombie

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      Herbert Summer

      Zombie

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      William Burchinal

      Zombie

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      Al Croft

      Zombie

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      Jason Richards

      Zombie

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      Dave James

      Zombie

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      Sharon Carroll

      Zombie

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      William Mogush

      Zombie

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      Joann Michaels

      Zombie

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      Ella Mae Smith

      Zombie

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      George A. Romero

      Washington Reporter

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      John A. Russo

      Washington Military Reporter

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      Russell Streiner

      Johnny

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      Richard France

      Zombie

    Social

    Review 3Discussion

    A review by Nathan

    5
    Written by Nathan on Fri Feb 17 2023
    Night of the Living Dead is without a doubt a fantastically innovative film; creating the modern day interpretation of a zombie and forever changing the genre as we know it. There is a lot to like about this film, but unfortunately the limitations of its time hold it back, resulting in a somewhat boring viewing experience. For starters, the story was pretty good. I really enjoyed how the plot focused on a single group of survivors and their thought process as they attempt to deal with the horror and panic of the dead reanimating. There was a tremendous amount of lore delivered via telecommu...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    114000.00

    Revenue

    30000000.00

    Keywords

    • sibling relationship
    • pennsylvania, usa
    • loss of loved one
    • gun
    • gas station
    • cemetery
    • cellar
    • halloween
    • house
    • barricade
    • zombie
    • black and white
    • trapped
    • bitten
    • farm house
    • hostile
    • frantic
    • anxious
    • intense
    • foreboding
    • frightened
    • horrified
    • zombies