Night of the Living Dead (1968) شاهد يالنجاااااااااا

 

 

Not Rated | 1h 36min | Horror | 4 October 1968 (USA)

A ragtag group of Pennsylvanians barricade themselves in an old farmhouse to remain safe from a bloodthirsty, flesh-eating breed of monsters who are ravaging the East Coast of the United States.

Director: George A. Romero
Writers: John A. Russo (screenplay) (as John Russo), George A. Romero (screenplay) (as George Romero)
Stars: Duane Jones, Judith O’Dea, Karl Hardman

 

 

 

Night of the Living Dead (1968) – Movie Info

Director: George A. Romero
Writers: George A. Romero, John A. Russo
Starring: Duane Jones, Judith O’Dea, Karl Hardman, Marilyn Eastman
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 96 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: ~$114,000
Box Office: ~$30 million

Plot Summary:

A group of strangers becomes trapped in an isolated farmhouse as hordes of reanimated corpses (zombies) rise from the dead and attack them. The survivors, led by the resourceful Ben (Duane Jones), struggle to fend off the undead while dealing with internal conflicts and fear.

Why It’s Important:

• Pioneered the modern zombie genre: Before this film, zombies in media were more like voodoo-controlled figures. Romero’s vision of flesh-eating, slow-moving undead became the template for all future zombie movies.
• First horror film with a Black lead: Duane Jones played Ben, one of the first strong Black protagonists in horror cinema, breaking racial barriers in Hollywood.
• Social commentary: The film subtly critiques racism, Cold War paranoia, and societal collapse.
• Public domain status: Due to a copyright error, it became public domain upon release, making it widely available for free.

Where to Watch:

Since it’s in the public domain, you can legally watch it for free on platforms like:

• Internet Archive
• YouTube (Many official uploads)

Fun Facts:

• The word “zombie” is never used in the film!
• The gore effects were created using chocolate syrup for blood.
• Inspired countless zombie films, including Romero’s sequels (Dawn of the Dead, Day of the Dead).