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Night of the Living Dead
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by George A. Romero. With Judith O'Dea, Duane Jones, Marilyn Eastman.
7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 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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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Night of the Living Dead.
MoviHero lists October 4, 1968 as the release date for Night of the Living Dead. George A. Romero is the listed director. The listed cast includes Judith O'Dea as Barbra, Duane Jones as Ben, Marilyn Eastman as Helen Cooper, Karl Hardman as Harry Cooper. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 4, 1968
GenresScience Fiction · Thriller · Horror
Runtime1h 36m
DirectorGeorge A. Romero
CastJudith O'Dea as Barbra, Duane Jones as Ben, Marilyn Eastman as Helen Cooper, Karl Hardman as Harry Cooper
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Night of the Living Dead right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Night of the Living Dead runs 1h 36m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.6/10 from 2,897 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary8/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Night of the Living Dead is without a doubt a fantastically innovative film; creating the modern day interpretation of a zombie and forever changing the…”
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“"Barbra" (Judith O'Dea) and her brother are laying some flowers at a cemetery when they espy a man wandering around aimlessly.”
Viewer reaction
“The film that practically founded the zombie subgenre.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Now get the hell down in the cellar. You can be the boss down there, I'm boss up here!”
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