Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1968 · 1h 36m · R

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

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

Full synopsis

Barbra and Johnny visit their father's grave in a remote cemetery when they are suddenly set upon by zombies. Barbra manages to get away and takes refuge in what seems to be an abandoned farm house. She is soon joined by Ben who stopped at the house in need of gas. Beset by the walking dead all around them Ben does his best to secure the doors and windows. The news reports are grim however with creatures returning to life everywhere. Barbra and Ben are surprised when they realize there are 5 people hiding out in the basement: Harry, Helen and Karen Cooper; and a young couple, Tom and Judy. Dissensions sets in almost immediately with Harry Cooper wanting to be in charge. As their situation deteriorates, their chances of surviving the night lessen minute by minute.

Crew

Cast (24)

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 John Simpson Zombie George Kosana Sheriff McClelland Frank Doak Scientist A.C. McDonald Zombie / Posse Member Mark Ricci Washington Scientist Lee Hartman Zombie / News Reporter Ross Harris Newscaster/Zombie Richard Ricci Zombie Rudy Ricci Zombie George A. Romero George A. Romero Washington Reporter John A. Russo Washington Military Reporter Russell Streiner Johnny Richard France Richard France Zombie Roger McGovern Hospital Gown Ghoul (uncredited)