Night of the Living Dead
“If it doesn't scare you, you're already dead!”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-08
Top Cast
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Judith O'Dea
Barbra
Duane Jones
Ben
Marilyn Eastman
Helen Cooper
Karl Hardman
Harry Cooper
Judith Ridley
Judy
Keith Wayne
Tom
Kyra Schon
Karen Cooper / Corpse in House
Charles Craig
TV Newscaster / Zombie
S. William Hinzman
Zombie
Bill Cardille
Field Reporter
John Simpson
Zombie
George Kosana
Sheriff McClelland
Frank Doak
Scientist
A.C. McDonald
Zombie / Posse Member
Samuel R. Solito
Zombie / Posse Member
Mark Ricci
Washington Scientist
Lee Hartman
Zombie / News Reporter
Ross Harris
Newscaster/Zombie
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
October 4, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 26, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$114K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$30.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
265.23x
+$30.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George A. Romero
- Screenplay & Story
- John A. Russo, George A. Romero
- Original Title
- Night of the Living Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $114K
- Worldwide Gross
- $30.2M
- Production Studios
- Image Ten
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George A. Romero
John A. Russo, George A. Romero
George A. Romero
George A. Romero, Hugh C. Daly
Russell Streiner, Karl Hardman
Department Leadership Roster
George A. Romero
Editor
John A. Russo
Screenplay
George A. Romero
Director
Russell Streiner
Producer
Karl Hardman
Producer
George A. Romero
Screenplay
George A. Romero
Director of Photography
Hugh C. Daly
Editor
Jacqueline Streiner
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night of the Living Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Night of the Living Dead?
The principal cast of Night of the Living Dead includes Judith O'Dea, Duane Jones, Marilyn Eastman, Karl Hardman, Judith Ridley.
When was Night of the Living Dead released and how long is it?
Night of the Living Dead was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Night of the Living Dead?
Night of the Living Dead had a reported production budget of $114K and grossed $30.2M at the worldwide box office (265.23 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night of the Living Dead?
Night of the Living Dead holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).