# Night of the Living Dead (1968)

An episode of [Oh, the Horror! with Sam and Sarah](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1896878342), 5 Jun 2026, 1 h 04 min.

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This one was a must for Sam and Sarah. What better place to start off our podcast than the quintessential zombie flick, the blueprint for all zombie movies to come? NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Theatrical Release: October 1, 1968 Budget: $114,000 Released in 1968, Night of the Living Dead revolutionized horror cinema with its stark realism and constant tension. Directed by George A. Romero and co-written by George A. Romero and John A. Russo, the film follows a group of strangers who become trapped inside a rural farmhouse as the recently deceased begin rising from their graves to feed on the living. At the center of the story is Ben, portrayed by Duane Jones, whose calm demeanor contrasts with the anxious and fearful Harry Cooper, played by Karl Hardman. As the undead threat grows outside, the survivors slowly begin to turn on each other, revealing that their greatest danger may come from within the house itself. Sources: IMDb, Wikipedia We hope you enjoy the show. You can email Sam, Sarah, and Meika here with questions, corrections, movie suggestions, or just to say hello. Want to support the show? Consider joining our Patreon, where you can gain access to our merchandise raffles, live Q&As, monthly Horror Book Club, and a lot more. Show links: Oh, the Horror! Official Instagram Oh, the Horror! Official Patreon Sam Pancake's X (formerly Twitter) Sam Pancake's Instagram Get a custom Cameo video from Sam! Sarah Burns' Instagram Sarah Burns' Linktree Get a custom Cameo video from Sarah! Music & editing by Meika Grimm. Follow her on Instagram, or hire her for your audio/video/web needs. 😊

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