A Color in Film Study
Night of the Living Dead
George A. Romero · 1968
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Size
Finish
$60.00
Synopsis
Barbra and Johnny visit their father's grave in a remote cemetery when they are suddenly set upon by zombies. Barbra manages to get away and takes refuge in what seems to be an abandoned farm house. She is soon joined by Ben who stopped at the house in need of gas. Beset by the walking dead all around them Ben does his best to secure the doors and windows. The news reports are grim however with creatures returning to life everywhere. Barbra and Ben are surprised when they realize there are 5 people hiding out in the basement: Harry, Helen and Karen Cooper; and a young couple, Tom and Judy. Dissensions sets in almost immediately with Harry Cooper wanting to be in charge. As their situation deteriorates, their chances of surviving the night lessen minute by minute.
Cast
George A. Romero·Judith O'Dea·Kyra Schon·Debbie Rochon·Charles Craig·Bill Cardille·Karl Hardman·Bill Hinzman·Russell Streiner·John A. Russo·Judith Ridley·Keith Wayne·Marilyn Eastman·Duane Jones
Film Credits
Screenplay
John A. Russo, George A. Romero
Cinematography
George A. Romero
Music
William Loose
Country
United States
Language
English
Rating
R
Runtime
96 min
Box Office
$236,452
Awards
7 wins total
IMDb
7.8/10 · 149K votes
Rotten Tomatoes
95%
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