Review of Night of the Living Dead (1968) by Francisco G — 12 May 2012
What's most impressive on Romero's first Dead flick is that it still feels "fresh" after all these years. Sure the acting, over the top dramatic moves and awkward fight scenes feel dated as hell but the concept and the way this apocalypse is presented still feels urgent and grim on a movie spent almost entirely on a house in the woods.
It's tense, creates interesting conflicts all the way through, no heroes, sharp but at the same time subtle political alegories and unexpected turns and situations. No wonder so many other movies copied what this one made so well, that nowadays it's considered a cliché that should be avoided.
This review of Night of the Living Dead (1968) was written by Francisco G on 12 May 2012.
Night of the Living Dead has generally received very positive reviews.
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