Night Of The Living Dead [1968]
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scary - i dont care if this is a b movie or not, it genuinlly terrified me!!i couldnt get to sleep for ages after!!the acting may not be up to scratch (barbara is incrediably irritating sitting and not saying a work, you feel like smacking her)but the story, though old, always freaks me out and i think it will freak you out too!!!
Night of the Living Dead (1968) ... George A. Romero ... 20th Century Fox (2004) - 20th Century Fox presents NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (Released: 1 October 1968) (96 mins) (Fully Restored/Dolby Digitally Remastered) --- now in COLOR and Glorious Black and White --- Night of the Living Dead is a seminal 1968 black-and-white independent horror film directed by George A. Romero --- Early drafts of the script were titled Monster Flick, but it was known as Night of Anubis and Night of the Flesh Eaters during production --- The film stars Duane Jones as Ben and Judith O Dea as Barbra --- The plot revolves around the mysterious reanimation of the dead and the efforts of Ben, Barbra and five others to survive the night while trapped in a rural Pennsylvania farmhouse.Under George A. Romero (Director / Screenwriter / Short Story Author / Cinematographer / Editor), Karl Hardman (Producer / Makeup), Russ Streiner (Producer), John A. Russo (Screenwriter), Vincent Survinski (Production Designer), Marilyn Eastman (Makeup), Tony Pantanello (Special Effects), Regis Survinski (Special Effects) - - - - The story line and plot, Zombies represent a slow moving enemy --- It is easy to escape them, just watch out for your own mistakes, as the zombies will capitalize on them --- One of the best aspects of this film is the lead character, as director Romero presents an intelligent non stereotypical black actor in this cult favorite ---. this is one of the best horror films ever. Romero s direction is outstanding --- His ability to take a small budget and turn it into a stratospherically giant film is unparalleled.the cast includes:Duane Jones - BenJudith O Dea - BarbaraKarl Hardman - HarryMarilyn Eastman - HelenKeith Wayne - TomJudith Ridley - JudyKyra Schon - KarenRuss Streiner - JohnnyGeorge A. Romero - Washington ReporterJohn A. Russo - Zombie in House (uncredited) / Washington Military AideCharles Craig - NewscasterRossie HarrisBill Hinzman - Cemetery ZombieJohn SimpsonRomero produced the film on the small budget of $114,000, but after a decade of theatrical re-releases it had grossed an estimated $12 million in the United States and $30 million internationally --- Night of the Living Dead was strongly criticized at the time of its release for its graphic content, but three decades later the Library of Congress entered it into the United States National Film Registry with other films deemed historically, culturally or aesthetically important.The culture of Vietnam-era America had a tremendous impact on the film --- It is so thoroughly laden with critiques of late-1960s American society that one historian described the film as subversive on many levels. --- While not the first zombie film made, Night of the Living Dead influenced countless films and is perhaps the defining influence on the modern pop-culture zombie archetype --- The film is the first of five Dead films (completed or pending) directed by Romero --- It has been remade twice, in 1990 and in 2006.(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)SPECIAL FEATURES1. Includes All-New Color Version and Resored Black and White Version.2. Audio Commentary byt Mike Nelson of TV s Mystery Science Theater 30003. Separated at Death - Celebrity Zombie Game4. Vintage Horror TrailersLegend Films can restore, colorize and release many of the classic earliest black and white films --- a patented coloring and remastering process makes each film picture perfect plus more vivd than ever --- no one can resist collecting every title that Legend Films releases --- The Legend Films edition of the film contains both colorized and black and white versions of the aforementioned director s cut and a humorous audio commentary track by Michael J. Nelson, a former writer and host of Mystery Science Theater 3000 --- The comedian mocks the low budget film s flaws in the style of an episode of the series.Hats off and thanks to Barry B. Sandrew Ph.D. (Founder, COO & CTO) and his Legend Films Staff --- looking forward to more high quality releases from the vintage era of the 20s, 30s & 40s --- order your copy now from Amazon where there are plenty of copies available on DVD --- if you enjoyed this title, why not check out Legend Films where they are experts in releasing long forgotten films and treasures to the collector.Total Time: 96 mins on DVD ~ 20th Century Fox. ~ (9/07/2004)
A GENRE DEFINING CLASSIC - A MASTERIECE - This movie succeeds in many respects, that it is the prototype of modern zombies, and many movie situations. It s also good as to where the emphasis is (story and characters) and that it has substance.The emphasis isn t so much on the zombies but on the characters and how they deal with the zombies, the debate as to the best defence, the escape plan. The characters (aside from Harry Cooper) are sympathetic, Ben is just trying to keep the zombies out and figure an escape, Barbara is shocked and delirious, Tom and Judy want to stay together, Helen trusts the judgement of others and cares for Karen, and Karen is unwell. The movie is not boring either, it doesn t drag out, and long.Not only is it the beginning of the zombie genre as we know it, it s also appears to be the beginning of the concept of being besieged that make up many horrors and sci-fis. While there is a debate in the farmhouse, the zombies know what they want and they all want it. And while they aren t a team they do not fight amongst themselves. In modern movies where the protagonists are besieged, the enemy is intelligent, physically strong, fearless, stealthy (in some cases), unusual, works together, often has superior numbers, and has often never been fought before. A number of these factors are possessed by the zombies in this movie. The besieged protagonists in many movies have to deal with limited resources, frightened members, injured members, and an enemy from within. This concept has been passed on to numerous movies since (such as the other Dead movies, Aliens, Ghosts from Mars, and Dog Soldiers as well as many others), but none have really given the entertainment and substance that this has, with Aliens being the only exception. I cannot speak of the succeeding Dead movies as I have not yet seen them.This film also has substance (however even though most horror movies are predictable, plot less, and clichéd that is what quite often makes them my escapism, but this one is still superior), there is a plot, the story flows well, has structure, and there are no inconsistencies. It s also backed up with a social commentary, I am not saying a good movie needs to send a message, but it adds to the goodness of this film. It s a social comment on the late Vietnam War era, the establishment don t know what to do and humans are being made into killers (quite literally). And even if you disregard the social-commentary, it still makes good entertainment.The movie achieves everything above, without the use of stunts and over the top special effects.All in all, the result is a good movie, good characters, structure, and substance. One of the best horror movies ever. It has earned itself a 9/10. Romero and Russo do many proud, judging from the votes.
Where it all started - Night of the Living Dead is the first zombie movie made by George A Romero and started the loosely connected series of movies that had its latest instalment, Land of the Dead, released in 2005. The dead do not rest easy and seven people take refuge in an abandoned farmhouse and must protect themselves from the unquiet dead until they can escape or help comes.Although quite old now Night of the Living dead seems to have aged reasonably well, the film has great atmosphere and some half decent acting. The lack of modern effects doesn t do anything to diminish the film and in some ways actually adds to the charm of the film. This is definitely one to watch for any classic horror fan.
The beginning of the end!!!! - This is where it all truly started. George Romero became famous because of this movie which began the fantastic series of movies all based on the dead returning to life hungry for the flesh of the living.A low budget movie filled with tension and a wonderful performance by the lead actor, the end is so unHollywood it is a really great finish (if somewhat sad). The zombies themselves are very scary, simply because they move so slowly but seem nearly unstoppable. The group of survivors also build up tension amongst themselves which leads to disaster. This movie was also a real study in American cutlture of its time with the lead actor being black and his main living antagonist being white. The movie is in black and white which adds to the tension of the movie and the fact that it is an older movie and there is no special effects and cgi improves the movie (in a world where modern movies often rely upon special effects and big budgets rather then acting and build up of tension), this movie is a breath of fresh (zombie decaying!) air.