If it doesn't scare you, you're already dead!
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 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 2,879 ratings.
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Judith O'Dea
as Barbra
Duane Jones
as Ben
Marilyn Eastman
as Helen Cooper
Karl Hardman
as Harry Cooper
Judith Ridley
as Judy
Keith Wayne
as Tom
Kyra Schon
as Karen Cooper / Corpse in House
Charles Craig
as TV Newscaster / Zombie
S. William Hinzman
as Zombie
Bill Cardille
as Field Reporter
John Simpson
as Zombie
George Kosana
as Sheriff McClelland
Directed by George A. Romero, written by John A. Russo and George A. Romero, produced by Russell Streiner and Karl Hardman.
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 2,879 ratings.
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
**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
"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 (1968) is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium, Philo, Brew, AMC+ Amazon 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 and Chilling, 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.
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.
Night of the Living Dead was released on October 4, 1968 and runs for 1h 36m.
Night of the Living Dead (1968) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 2,879 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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