Night Of The Living Dead (1968)

Zombies, Chaos, and Cultural Shocks

In this episode, we dig up George A. Romero’s 1968 horror classic, Night of the Living Dead, and sink our teeth into the film that gave us the modern zombie—and enough existential dread to last a lifetime. From the tense survival tale in a rural farmhouse to the gut-punch of a finale, we dissect why this low-budget gem still crawls under our skin more than 50 years later.

We’ll dive into its cultural impact, including its eerie reflection of the chaotic 1960s, the groundbreaking casting of Duane Jones as the heroic lead, and its brutal take on how humans handle a crisis (spoiler: not well). With just the right mix of cinematic history, horror analysis, and dark humor, we’ll explore the film’s masterful use of atmosphere, its creepy black-and-white visuals, and the timeless scares that still make us hesitate before heading into basements.

So grab your popcorn, brace yourself for some undead commentary, and join us for a hilarious yet haunting journey into the movie that made zombies—and horror history—truly unforgettable.

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