Review of Night of the Living Dead (1968) by Chris W — 26 Jun 2013
This little low-budget classic set the standard for future horror films. It also kick started the zombie subgenre as we know it today.
The set up of a group of people banding together in an isolated farmhouse during a growing epidemic is simple, but the execution is superb, and anything but simple.
The undertones about racism (intentional or not), add a nice little social commentary to the terrifying and gruesome scenes filled with shocks and suspense, and I love how this is all done so intelligently, makes the most of it's budget and other limitations, and is very memorable, not least of which for some of the groundbreaking things done here, namely the casting, subject matter, effects, and ending. Sure, some of the acting is a little weak, but overall, this is a supremely iconic and important film, so it really is a must-see.
This review of Night of the Living Dead (1968) was written by Chris W on 26 Jun 2013.
Night of the Living Dead has generally received very positive reviews.
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