Review of Night of the Living Dead (1968) by Leo L — 22 Dec 2012
George Romero's 1968 classic marks a turning point in horror film making as we today know it. As many already know, it is the first film of its kind to depict the modern zombie, which in part to "The Walking Dead" series have become a very popular sub genre with today audiences.
This alone is enough to secure its place as a classic in the history of horror film making, but NOTLD is also quite remarkable for several other reasons as well. The social commentary, subtlety infused into the films plot, was unheard of in horror films in its time.
The depiction of the zombies "feasting" on human flesh was a level of violence rarely seen in American filmmaking, and because of such the film was pushed to "midnight" showings. By today's standards, NOTLD may seem tame, but it impossible to deny its impact.
A truly revolutionary film that remains today one of the greatest ever made.
This review of Night of the Living Dead (1968) was written by Leo L on 22 Dec 2012.
Night of the Living Dead has generally received very positive reviews.
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