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Night of the Living Dead

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.

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Cast & Crew See All

Duane Jones
Ben
Judith O'Dea
Barbra
Karl Hardman
Harry Cooper

Awards

  • 1999 - National Film Registry - - winner
  • 2011 - Horror Host Hall Of Fame Plaque - Behind The Screams - winner
  • 2018 - Saturn Award - Best DVD/Blu-Ray Special Edition Release - winner
  • 2018 - Rondo Statuette - BEST BLU-RAY/DVD - winner

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