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The original "Night of the Living Dead" film will forever live on as the definitive zombie movie. It set the standard for all future zombie films to come, and its influence on American horror cinema is felt to this very day. It was a simple, straight-forward movie made by George Romero, a man who would go on to create such timeless classics as "Dawn of the Dead" and "Day of the Dead". It followed the story of a group of strangers who end up hiding out in an abandoned farmhouse together when the dead begin to walk.
The story takes many twists and turns, with a dark, brooding feeling that builds slowly until the horrifying climax. The characters are very flawed, human people. They get scared. They get angry. They argue and bicker. And all the while, an army of the undead grows outside the windows. It is a masterpiece of horror and social commentary, and it holds a very special place in the hearts of millions. |