Content Warnings
- 🟢 20/100 Brief scene with a woman in a revealing nightgown.
- 🔴 70/100 Zombie attacks a person, with some blood shown.
- 🔴 90/100 A character is killed by zombies with visible gore.
- 🔴 95/100 Multiple zombies attack and eat a person, graphic violence.
- 🔴 85/100 A character is shot in the head, brief but intense.
- 🟢 20/100 Mild curse word uttered.
- 🟢 20/100 Another mild curse word.
Details for Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Who directed Night of the Living Dead (1968)?
Night of the Living Dead (1968) was directed by George A. Romero.
What is the plot of Night of the Living Dead (1968)?
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.
Who are the main actors in Night of the Living Dead (1968)?
The main actors include Duane Jones as Ben, Judith O'Dea as Barbra, Karl Hardman as Harry Cooper, and Marilyn Eastman as Helen Cooper.
Why is Night of the Living Dead (1968) considered significant in horror cinema?
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.
Is Night of the Living Dead (1968) in the public domain?
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.
