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Night of the Living Dead

1968·Movie
1h 36min·NR
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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High energy, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Violence7

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

Society, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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If it doesn't scare you, you're already dead!

A ragtag group barricade themselves in an old Pennsylvania farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls ravaging the Northeast.
Foundational Zombie HorrorSharp Social CritiqueClaustrophobic TensionDocumentary RealismExistential DreadFamily DisintegrationLow-Budget IngenuityCultural Icon Status

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Where can I stream Night of the Living Dead legally?

Night of the Living Dead is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, Philo, and Brew in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Brew, and Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Night of the Living Dead worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 89). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Night of the Living Dead rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Night of the Living Dead?

1 h 36 min

Night of the Living Dead runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Night of the Living Dead?

Critics92
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate Night of the Living Dead higher (92) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Night of the Living Dead a box office hit?

Budget$114,000
Box office$30 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $114,000 to make and earned $30 million worldwide, 265.2 times its budget.

What language is Night of the Living Dead in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Night of the Living Dead?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Night of the Living Dead in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Night of the Living Dead use?

Bottle EpisodeFear Is NormalDarker and EdgierPeek-a-Boo CorpseDramatic ThunderIt Can ThinkBig Brother InstinctDoor Handle ScareTragic MistakeWomen DriversJump CutPolice Are Uselessand 119 more

TV Tropes lists 131 storytelling tropes for Night of the Living Dead, including Bottle Episode, Fear Is Normal, Darker and Edgier.