Night of the Living Dead (1968)
- Sep 30, 1968
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 7
R | 1h 36min | 8/10 | Horror, Thriller
Parental Rating: R (Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.)
Storyline
"Night of the Living Dead" (1968) is a chilling horror classic about a group of strangers trapped in a rural farmhouse as reanimated corpses, driven by an unknown force, attack the living. Led by pragmatic Ben and frantic Barbra, they barricade themselves against the growing undead horde, facing fear, distrust, and desperation. The film tackles themes of survival, societal breakdown, and primal terror.
Why It’s Our Vibe
Night of the Living Dead is a gritty, gut-punch horror gem that grips like a cold hand in the dark. George A. Romero’s raw direction strips the zombie genre to its bones, delivering relentless tension with stark black-and-white visuals. Duane Jones’ commanding Ben and the ensemble’s raw panic ground the chaos in human stakes. The eerie, minimalist score amplifies the dread, while every creak and moan hits hard. It’s a vibe for anyone craving a lean, unsettling escape that’s as thought-provoking as it is terrifying, proving horror can be simple yet profound. This trailblazer’s haunting intensity makes it a timeless, spine-chilling ride.
Director
George A. Romero
Writers
John A. Russo
George A. Romero
Starring
Duane Jones as Ben
Judith O’Dea as Barbra
Karl Hardman as Harry Cooper
Marilyn Eastman as Helen Cooper
Keith Wayne as Tom
Judith Ridley as Judy
Kyra Schon as Karen Cooper
Charles Craig as Newscaster
Bill Cardille as Himself (TV Reporter)
Produced by
Karl Hardman
Russell Streiner
Production Company
Image Ten
Cinematography
George A. Romero
Edited by
George A. Romero
Music by
Stock music (Public domain cues from Capitol Hi-Q library)
Distributed by
Continental Distributing
Release date
October 1, 1968
Run Time
1 hr 36 min
Country
United States
Languages
English
Budget
$114,000
Box office
$30 million (worldwide)
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