Night of the Living Dead
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Night of the Living Dead
Summary
Night of the Living Dead is a film[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Night of the Living Dead's instance of is recorded as film[3].
- Night of the Living Dead was directed by George A. Romero[4].
- John A. Russo wrote the screenplay for Night of the Living Dead[5].
- George A. Romero wrote the screenplay for Night of the Living Dead[6].
- Night of the Living Dead's composer is recorded as William Loose[7].
- Night of the Living Dead is associated with the New Hollywood movement[8].
- Night of the Living Dead's genre is horror film[9].
- Night of the Living Dead's genre is science fiction horror film[10].
- Night of the Living Dead's genre is zombie film[11].
- Night of the Living Dead's genre is splatter film[12].
- Night of the Living Dead's genre is independent film[13].
- Night of the Living Dead's genre is science fiction film[14].
- Night of the Living Dead's genre is gothic horror film[15].
- Night of the Living Dead's genre is exploitation film[16].
- Night of the Living Dead's genre is gothic film[17].
- Night of the Living Dead's genre is mystery film[18].
- Night of the Living Dead's genre is thriller film[19].
- Night of the Living Dead's genre is drama film[20].
- Night of the Living Dead's genre is suspense film[21].
- Night of the Living Dead was followed by Dawn of the Dead[22].
- A cast member of Night of the Living Dead was Duane Jones[23].
- A cast member of Night of the Living Dead was Judith O'Dea[24].
- A cast member of Night of the Living Dead was Karl Hardman[25].
- A cast member of Night of the Living Dead was Marilyn Eastman[26].
- A cast member of Night of the Living Dead was Keith Wayne[27].
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Authorship and Creation
Producers include Karl Hardman[28] and Russell Streiner[29]. Night of the Living Dead was directed by George A. Romero[4]. Screenwriters include John A. Russo[5] and George A. Romero[6]. Cast members include Duane Jones[23], Judith O'Dea[24], Karl Hardman[25], Marilyn Eastman[26], Keith Wayne[27], and Judith Ridley[30].
Publication
Publication dates include January 1, 1968[31], March 18, 1971[32], October 1, 1968[33], October 4, 1968[34], and November 15, 1968[35]. The original language of Night of the Living Dead was English[36]. Genres include horror film[9], science fiction horror film[10], zombie film[11], splatter film[12], independent film[13], and science fiction film[14]. It is part of National Film Registry[37]. Its part of the series is recorded as Q2652860[38]. It was distributed by video on demand[39].
Subject and Themes
Night of the Living Dead is associated with the New Hollywood movement[8]. Its part of the series is recorded as Q2652860[38].
Reception
Reviews include 8.8/10[40], 95%[41], and 89/100[42].
Adaptations and Inspiration
Night of the Living Dead was followed by Dawn of the Dead[22].
Why It Matters
Night of the Living Dead has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]