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Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

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Night of the Living Dead

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

1968

1h 36m

7.6(2839 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Science Fiction

Overview

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

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10 featured cast members

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Judith O'Dea

Judith O'Dea

Barbra

Duane Jones

Duane Jones

Ben

Marilyn Eastman

Marilyn Eastman

Helen Cooper

Karl Hardman

Karl Hardman

Harry Cooper

Judith Ridley

Judith Ridley

Judy

Keith Wayne

Keith Wayne

Tom

Kyra Schon

Kyra Schon

Karen Cooper / Corpse in House

Charles Craig

TV Newscaster / Zombie

S. William Hinzman

S. William Hinzman

Zombie

Bill Cardille

Field Reporter

Creative team

Directed by: George A. Romero
Written by: John A. Russo
George A. Romero
Produced by: Russell Streiner
Karl Hardman

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