Night of the Living Dead movie poster

Night of the Living Dead

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

October 4, 1968 1h 36m 7.6/10 (2,652 votes)

Originally released in 1968. Night of the Living Dead is a horror/thriller film. directed by George A. Romero.

Starring Judith O'Dea, Duane Jones, and Marilyn Eastman

Synopsis

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

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 4, 1968 57 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 7.6/10 Great (2,652 votes)
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Budget $114K Production budget
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Box Office $30.2M 265.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$114,000
Revenue
$30,236,452

Production Companies

  • Image Ten

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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).

When was Night of the Living Dead released?

Night of the Living Dead was released on October 4, 1968 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Night of the Living Dead?

The main cast of Night of the Living Dead includes Judith O'Dea, Duane Jones, Marilyn Eastman, Karl Hardman, Judith Ridley.

Is Night of the Living Dead worth watching?

Night of the Living Dead has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 2,652 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.