Night of the Living Dead (1968) by George A. Romero - From this terror, an entire world was born.

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In 1968, a young George A. Romero made his first feature film, unaware that it would redefine cinema. "Night of the Living Dead" became the undisputed foundation of the zombie genre and secured its place in history. More than just a horror movie, it holds up a dark mirror to the fears and social tensions of its era.

📖 PLOT:
A group of strangers is trapped in a rural Pennsylvania farmhouse while an army of the reanimated dead rises outside.As the zombies close in, tension, fear, and paranoia threaten to tear the survivors apart from within. Who will survive when the world they know collapses?

⭐ WHY THIS FILM IS ICONIC:

· Genre-Defining: It created the rules for the modern zombie: slow, flesh-eating, and infectious.
· Social Commentary: The film is a powerful allegory for 1960s America, with its groundbreaking casting of a Black lead (Duane Jones).
· Indie Phenomenon: Made on a shoestring budget, it became a massive commercial success and a timeless cult classic.
· Shocking Ending: Its bleak and uncompromising finale remains one of the most powerful in film history.

🎬 DETAILS:

· Genre: Horror, Thriller
· Director: George A. Romero
· Duration: 96 minutes
· Country: USA
· Cast: Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman

💬 DISCUSSION:
What do you think— can a small, independent film truly change the landscape of art? How did "Night of the Living Dead" impact you? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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