Official movie poster for Night of the Living Dead (1968), a horror thriller film

Night of the Living Dead(1968)

If it doesn't scare you, you're already dead!

7.6(2,815)1h 36m1968-10-04
HorrorThrillerScience Fiction

Night of the Living Dead Synopsis

A ragtag group barricade themselves in an old Pennsylvania farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls ravaging the Northeast.

Night of the Living Dead (1968) is a horror, thriller and science fiction film directed by George A. Romero, released on October 4, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Judith O'Dea, Duane Jones, Marilyn Eastman and Karl Hardman. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 2,815 ratings.

Director:
George A. Romero
Writers:
John A. Russo, George A. Romero
Producers:
Russell Streiner, Karl Hardman
Cinematographer:
George A. Romero
Production:
Image Ten
Budget:
$114,000
Revenue:
$30,236,452
Status:
Released

Night of the Living Dead (1968) Trailer

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Night of the Living Dead Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Night of the Living Dead.

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NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Original Theatrical Trailer [1968]

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A Scene from NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD

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NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: Limitations into Virtues

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We ❤️ NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD | Closet Picks Edition

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George A. Romero, John Carpenter and Steven Spielberg on NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD

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George A. Romero on the making of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD

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NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD's Duane Jones Is Horror's Rare Black Lead | On Film

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Night of the Living Dead Cast & Crew

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Directed by George A. Romero, written by John A. Russo and George A. Romero, produced by Russell Streiner and Karl Hardman.

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Night of the Living Dead Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 2,815 ratings.

Nathan

5/10

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…

Reviewed on February 17, 2023

Filipe Manuel Neto

5/10

**The film that practically founded the zombie subgenre.** As I've said on other occasions, I'm not a fan at all of films about zombies and similar creatures. It's a type of horror cinema with a strong graphic appeal that doesn't really captivate me. However, I confess that I liked this film. It is much more moderate in its approach to these types of monsters, and effective in building tension and suspense. It's…

Reviewed on April 11, 2024

CinemaSerf

6/10

"Barbra" (Judith O'Dea) and her brother are laying some flowers at a cemetery when they espy a man wandering around aimlessly. He suggests it's really a zombie and boy how right he is. She manages to flee to their car but, oh, only if she could have just steered the thing - we might not have had a film! She hits a tree, though, and now dazed and suffering from shock has to take shelter in a nearby house where she…

Reviewed on April 30, 2024

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Night of the Living Dead – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Night of the Living Dead online?

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Night of the Living Dead (1968) is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium, Philo, Brew, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, MGM Plus, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, FlixFling, HBO Max, Starz, Shudder Apple TV channel, Starz Apple TV channel, Peacock Premium Plus, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream, Chilling and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling and MovieMe. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Night of the Living Dead?

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The main cast of Night of the Living Dead (1968) includes Judith O'Dea, Duane Jones, Marilyn Eastman, Karl Hardman and Judith Ridley. The film was directed by George A. Romero. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Night of the Living Dead released?

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Night of the Living Dead was released on October 4, 1968 and runs for 1h 36m.

Is Night of the Living Dead worth watching?

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Night of the Living Dead (1968) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 2,815 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Night of the Living Dead?

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Yes. The official Night of the Living Dead trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.