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MOVIE DECISION GUIDE

Night of the Living Dead

1968 · 1h 36m · Science Fiction · Thriller · Horror

MOVIHERO READ

Steady, intense science fiction with a balanced watch profile. Best if you want a survival story built around pressure and hard choices.

87/100
WORTH IT

WHAT IT'S ABOUT

A ragtag group barricade themselves in an old Pennsylvania farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls ravaging the Northeast.

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87/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITA ragtag group barricade themselves in an old Pennsylvania farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls ravaging the Northeast.

MAKE THE CALL

Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Is Night of the Living Dead right for tonight?

Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.

How much time should I set aside?

Night of the Living Dead runs 1h 36m. Allow extra time for breaks.

Is it slow or fast?

The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.

Is it a good choice when I am tired?

The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.

How emotionally intense is it?

The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.

CHANGE ONE THING

Like this, but...

These share a listed genre with Night of the Living Dead. Profile differences are estimates, not a guarantee of the same story or mood.

But less emotionally intenseAlien: Covenant2017 · 2h 2m

Estimated emotional impact: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: science fiction, horror.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a survival story where pressure keeps tightening
02A manageable 96-minute runtime and a fairly steady watch with good forward movement define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 7.6/10 TMDB audience score across 2,834 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

QUICK DECISION GUIDE

Know the watch before you press play.

A fast read on the experience, then the reasons this movie may or may not fit your night.

01Pacing6/10
02Emotional Impact6/10
03Mind-Bending5/10
04Scary8/10
05Violence3/10
06Rewatchability7/10

PERFECT IF

01you want a survival story built around pressure and hard choices
02you want a fairly steady watch with good forward movement
03you want something that looks easy to revisit later

THINK TWICE IF

01you are not in the mood for sustained danger or characters under pressure
02you want a very different pacing profile tonight
03you are avoiding strong scares

MOVIHERO AUDIENCE VERDICT

Was it worth your time?

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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch Night of the Living Dead?

Night of the Living Dead belongs in your night if you want a survival story built around pressure and hard choices. It is a fairly steady watch with good forward movement, with a manageable 96-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 6/10 and emotional impact at 6/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary8/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

George A. Romero portrait
George A. RomeroDirector
Judith O'Dea portrait
Judith O'DeaBarbra
Duane Jones portrait
Duane JonesBen
Marilyn Eastman portrait
Marilyn EastmanHelen Cooper
Karl Hardman portrait
Karl HardmanHarry Cooper
Judith Ridley portrait
Judith RidleyJudy
Keith Wayne portrait
Keith WayneTom
Kyra Schon portrait
Kyra SchonKaren Cooper / Corpse in House
Charles CraigTV Newscaster / Zombie

CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE

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otherBarbraBarbra appears in Night of the Living Dead (1968), portrayed by Judith O'Dea. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.Open character guide otherBenBen appears in Night of the Living Dead (1968), portrayed by Duane Jones. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.Open character guide otherHelen CooperHelen Cooper appears in Night of the Living Dead (1968), portrayed by Marilyn Eastman. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.Open character guide