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Night of the Living Dead(1968)

1h 36mHorror, Thriller, Science FictionEnglish
7.6/10
2,745 user ratings

If it doesn't scare you, you're already dead!

Overview

A ragtag group barricade themselves in an old Pennsylvania farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls ravaging the Northeast.

Director

George A. Romero

Studio

Image Ten

Budget

$114K

Revenue

$30M

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Cast

Judith O'Dea

Judith O'Dea

as Barbra

Duane Jones

Duane Jones

as Ben

Marilyn Eastman

Marilyn Eastman

as Helen Cooper

Karl Hardman

Karl Hardman

as Harry Cooper

Judith Ridley

Judith Ridley

as Judy

Keith Wayne

Keith Wayne

as Tom

Kyra Schon

Kyra Schon

as Karen Cooper / Corpse in House

Charles Craig

as TV Newscaster / Zombie

S. William Hinzman

S. William Hinzman

as Zombie

Bill Cardille

as Field Reporter

John Simpson

as Zombie

George Kosana

as Sheriff McClelland

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1968

Runtime

1h 36m

Language

English

Rating

7.6 / 10

Budget

$114K

Box Office

$30M

Production Companies

Image Ten

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What is Night of the Living Dead about?

A ragtag group barricade themselves in an old Pennsylvania farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls ravaging the Northeast.

Who directed Night of the Living Dead?

Night of the Living Dead was directed by George A. Romero and released in 1968. It is a horror, thriller, science fiction film.

How long is Night of the Living Dead?

Night of the Living Dead has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

Who stars in Night of the Living Dead?

The cast of Night of the Living Dead includes Judith O'Dea as Barbra, Duane Jones as Ben, Marilyn Eastman as Helen Cooper, Karl Hardman as Harry Cooper, Judith Ridley as Judy and more.

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