Night Of The Living Dead

It's not often that a nightmare is transformed into a "dream", but in the case of the film "Night of the Living Dead" is exactly what happened. Made in 1968, this horror film in black and white an impact on the genre and fulfilled the dream director George Romero successfully entering the entertainment industry.

In many ways, this film broke new ground. With a relatively low budget of just over $ 100,000, with a gross income of $ 30 million, Romero has shown that money does not a movie. Creativity and talent are. The story centered on the enigmatic and frightening resurgence of death, which revives a taste for human flesh. A small group of people who escaped the initial attack is between them and were forced to fight to survive the night in a rural Pennsylvania farmhouse. Although the gore is graphic, viewers saw something else in this film that is a classic.

Romero did not just make a film that had visual appeal, it affected the culture of the 60s. In the Vietnam War, including Romero's comments and criticisms of American society in the script. social analysts and historians have seen this film both subversive and persuasive. His thoughts were brought to the big screen with drama, and his ideas gave people something to think about. Because of this added level of depth and development in 1999, the Library of Congress deemed "Night of the Living Dead" as a film with a historical and cultural significance.

Although not the zombie Apocalypse "first" type movie, Romero has become a leader in the horror genre. His influence is evident in the industry and its success is enviable. His understanding of the public thirst for the bizarre plot in this movie, and his insightful commentary on human nature provided the ideal connection for a modern audience.

Ironically, the fact that his production company could not raise a large amount of money to turn this classic film has become an asset. With limited funds, every moment and the scene has become important. They shot the film in a remote location and essentially brought the house of horror at this location. The special effects were put in place simply, but caused a sensation on the screen. The blood on the body was nothing more than the Bosco chocolate syrup. The actors wore second hand clothes, and wax funeral has created the look of zombies. This film in black and white lent a realistic striking effect of all production and has even been compared to a newsreel.

The gruesome scenes, it was difficult to find a distributor for the film. Although British and American International Pictures has expressed interest, they also wanted the gore to be cleaned before release. It was unacceptable for Romero and his crew, for a happiness-always after the end was not part of their original script. Finally, the Walter Reade Organization agreed to show the uncensored version of the film, and as the saying goes, the rest is history.

"Night of the Living Dead" splash on movie screens in the U.S. and abroad, the blood splatter and a disturbing commentary on society undeniable. This resurrects the classic reality with a chilling sense of horror.