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Movie Info

Release Date: October 04, 1968
Runtime: 96 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (12)
Genres:
Thriller Science Fiction Horror
Budget: $114,000
Revenue: $30,236,452
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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95%
Tomatometer
89
89/100
Metacritic
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7.6/10
TMDB
2,690 votes
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7.8/10
IMDb
150,446 votes
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Night of the Living Dead

1968

"Survival is just the beginning of the nightmare."

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 5/5
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Budget: $114,000
Revenue: $30,236,452
Profit $30,122,452
ROI +26423.2% (265.2x)

Movies from Living Dead Collection

Night of the Living Dead is a series of zombie horror films written and directed by George A. Romero beginning with the 1968 film Night of the Living Dead written by Romero and John A. Russo. The loosely connected franchise predominantly centers on different groups of people attempting to survive during the outbreak and evolution of a zombie apocalypse.

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Cast of Night of the Living Dead

John A. Russo as Washington Military Reporter in Night of the Living Dead
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Trivia & Fun Facts about Night of the Living Dead

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  • Night of the Living Dead was filmed in and around Evans City, Pennsylvania, utilizing a local farmhouse and nearby locations to create a claustrophobic atmosphere.

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  • The character of Ben, played by Duane Jones, was notably one of the first African-American protagonists in a horror film, challenging racial stereotypes of the era.

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  • In one scene, a character mistakenly refers to a radio as a 'TV,' highlighting a moment of confusion amid the chaos.

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  • Night of the Living Dead has influenced numerous zombie films and has become a cornerstone of the genre, inspiring directors like George A. Romero, who continued to explore similar themes in his later works.

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  • The film's ending features a chilling final shot that serves as a commentary on societal issues and the human condition, making it a subject of analysis in film studies.

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  • The film includes a subtle nod to the 1960s counterculture movement through its portrayal of characters who are often at odds with societal norms.

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