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Night of the Living Dead

  • 1990
  • R
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
49K
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Night of the Living Dead (1990)
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B-HorrorSurvivalZombie HorrorHorror

When the unburied dead return to life and seek human victims, seven refugees shelter in a house in the Pennsylvanian countryside.When the unburied dead return to life and seek human victims, seven refugees shelter in a house in the Pennsylvanian countryside.When the unburied dead return to life and seek human victims, seven refugees shelter in a house in the Pennsylvanian countryside.

  • Director
    • Tom Savini
  • Writers
    • John A. Russo
    • George A. Romero
  • Stars
    • Tony Todd
    • Patricia Tallman
    • Tom Towles
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    49K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tom Savini
    • Writers
      • John A. Russo
      • George A. Romero
    • Stars
      • Tony Todd
      • Patricia Tallman
      • Tom Towles
    • 286User reviews
    • 84Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Trailer 1:07
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    Top Cast48

    Tony Todd
    Tony Todd
    • Ben
    Patricia Tallman
    Patricia Tallman
    • Barbara
    Tom Towles
    Tom Towles
    • Harry Cooper
    McKee Anderson
    • Helen Cooper
    William Butler
    William Butler
    • Tom
    Katie Finneran
    Katie Finneran
    • Judy Rose
    • (as Kate Finneran)
    Bill Moseley
    Bill Moseley
    • Johnnie
    Heather Mazur
    Heather Mazur
    • Sarah Cooper
    David W. Butler
    • Hondo
    • (as David Butler)
    Zachary Mott
    • Bulldog
    Pat Reese
    • The Mourner
    William Cameron
    William Cameron
    • The Newsman
    Pat Logan
    • Uncle Rege
    Berle Ellis
    • The Flaming Zombie
    Bill Cardille
    Bill Cardille
    • T.V. Interviewer
    • (as Bill 'Chilly Billy' Cardille)
    Greg Funk
    Greg Funk
    • Cemetery Zombie
    Tim Carrier
    • Autopsy Zombie
    John Hamilton
    • Kyle - Crowbar Zombie
    • Director
      • Tom Savini
    • Writers
      • John A. Russo
      • George A. Romero
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Horror

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Tom Savini originally wanted to start the film in black-and-white, then slowly add color.
    • Goofs
      (at around 12 mins) After Ben shoves a body out the kitchen door, you can see a cameraman's reflection in the door window.
    • Quotes
      • Barbara: They're us. We're them, and they're us.
      • Hondo: Say what?
      • Barbara: Nothing. Having fun.
      • Hondo: [sneers] Give me a break.
    • Alternate versions
      There are at least two known versions of the end credits montage: one in black and white, the other in black and orange.
    • Connections
      Edited into Cent une tueries de zombies (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Living Monstrosity
      Written by Chuck Schuldiner
      Performed by Death
      Courtesy of Combat Records

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    FAQ3

    • If Tom & Judy Rose didn't have a vehicle, how did they get to the farmhouse in the first place if it isn't THEIR house?
    • How did Ben die?
    • What are the differences between the R-rated cut and the workprint?

    Details

    • Release date
      • October 19, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La noche de los muertos vivientes
    • Filming locations
      • 4051 Jefferson Ave, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA(farmhouse)
    • Production companies
      • 21st Century Film Corporation
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $4,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,835,247
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,884,679
      • Oct 21, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,835,258
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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