Night of the Living Dead

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 75/100
Total warning time: 1m 25s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸข 10/100 (7s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:45:23 - 00:45:30] Brief scene with a woman in a revealing nightgown.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 0/100 (0s)
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100 (1m 15s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [00:15:10 - 00:15:25] Zombie attacks a person, with some blood shown.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:10] A character is killed by zombies with visible gore.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 95/100 [01:05:20 - 01:05:50] Multiple zombies attack and eat a person, graphic violence.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100 [01:20:30 - 01:20:35] A character is shot in the head, brief but intense.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (3s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:25:15 - 00:25:16] Mild curse word uttered.
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:50:40 - 00:50:42] Another mild curse word.
Night of the Living Dead

Details for Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Year: 1968
Night of the Living Dead Runtime: 96 min
Genre: Horror, Thriller
IMDB: 7.9
Meta Score: 89
Votes: 116557
Gross: 89,029
Director: George A. Romero
Cast Stars: Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman, Marilyn Eastman

Overview of Night of the Living Dead:

A ragtag group of Pennsylvanians barricade themselves in an old farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls that are ravaging the East Coast of the United States.

Night of the Living Dead FAQ

Q: Who directed Night of the Living Dead (1968)?
A: Night of the Living Dead (1968) was directed by George A. Romero.
Q: What is the plot of Night of the Living Dead (1968)?
A: The movie follows a group of people who barricade themselves inside a rural Pennsylvania farmhouse to escape a sudden invasion of reanimated corpses, or zombies, that are consuming the living.
Q: Who are the main actors in Night of the Living Dead (1968)?
A: The main actors include Duane Jones as Ben, Judith O'Dea as Barbra, Karl Hardman as Harry Cooper, and Marilyn Eastman as Helen Cooper.
Q: Why is Night of the Living Dead (1968) considered significant in horror cinema?
A: The film is considered a landmark in horror cinema for its groundbreaking depiction of zombies, social commentary, and low-budget yet effective filmmaking techniques. It also broke racial barriers by casting Duane Jones, a Black actor, in the lead role during a time of racial tension in the U.S.
Q: Is Night of the Living Dead (1968) in the public domain?
A: Yes, due to a copyright oversight, Night of the Living Dead (1968) entered the public domain shortly after its release, allowing widespread distribution and accessibility.