One of the greatest horror films ever made. Roger Ebert, said that audiences didn't know what they were in for when this film was released to the unsuspecting movie goers back in 1968. He wrote that the film went from pleasantly scary to absolutely terrifying. He noted some in attendance were so scared they were crying. What do you expect no one had ever seen a movie like this up until then. It was an original, the original. Now there a whole very successful zombie genre that has grown from the very strong roots planted by this powerful film back in 68. A classic. Success's like the walking dead owes everything to this film.
If you are looking to buy. Then the best versions are the millennium version released on lazer disc in the mid 90s & then on DVD around 2000 it's loaded with special features & then there's the even better 2008 remastered version supervised by George Romero distributed by dimension home entertainment. This one also comes with special features including a very indepht 90 minute documentary tiled "One for the fire"
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| Contributor | George A. Romero, Judith Ridley, John A. Russo, Frank Doak, S. William Hinzman, Jack Givens, Duane Jones, Mark Ricci, Paula Richards, Lee Hartman, Samuel R. Solito, Rudy Ricci, Kyra Schon, Marilyn Eastman, Wayne, Charles Craig (II), Bill 'Chilly Billy' Cardille, Keith, A.C. McDonald, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman, George Kosana, George Romero See more |
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| Runtime | 1 hour and 36 minutes |
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- Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
- Language : English
- Parcel Dimensions : 19.05 x 13.46 x 1.52 cm; 90.72 Grams
- Director : George Romero
- Media Format : Black & White, Widescreen, DVD-Video, NTSC, THX, Import
- Run time : 1 hour and 36 minutes
- Release date : April 5 2005
- Actors : Bill 'Chilly Billy' Cardille, Charles Craig (II), Frank Doak, Marilyn Eastman, Jack Givens
- Language : English (Dolby Digital 1.0)
- Studio : ELITE ENTERTAINMENT
- ASIN : B000007SI2
- Writers : George A. Romero, John A. Russo
- Number of discs : 1
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The Classic film that started the zombie genre
One of the greatest horror films ever made. Roger Ebert, said that audiences didn't know what they were in for when this film was released to the unsuspecting movie goers back in 1968. He wrote that the film went from pleasantly scary to absolutely terrifying. He noted some in attendance were so scared they were crying. What do you expect no one had ever seen a movie like this up until then. It was an original, the original. Now there a whole very successful zombie genre that has grown from the very strong roots planted by this powerful film back in 68. A classic. Success's like the walking dead owes everything to this film.If you are looking to buy. Then the best versions are the millennium version released on lazer disc in the mid 90s & then on DVD around 2000 it's loaded with special features & then there's the even better 2008 remastered version supervised by George Romero distributed by dimension home entertainment. This one also comes with special features including a very indepht 90 minute documentary tiled "One for the fire"

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Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2014
If you are looking to buy. Then the best versions are the millennium version released on lazer disc in the mid 90s & then on DVD around 2000 it's loaded with special features & then there's the even better 2008 remastered version supervised by George Romero distributed by dimension home entertainment. This one also comes with special features including a very indepht 90 minute documentary tiled "One for the fire"
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The Classic film that started the zombie genre
Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2014
One of the greatest horror films ever made. Roger Ebert, said that audiences didn't know what they were in for when this film was released to the unsuspecting movie goers back in 1968. He wrote that the film went from pleasantly scary to absolutely terrifying. He noted some in attendance were so scared they were crying. What do you expect no one had ever seen a movie like this up until then. It was an original, the original. Now there a whole very successful zombie genre that has grown from the very strong roots planted by this powerful film back in 68. A classic. Success's like the walking dead owes everything to this film.Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2014
If you are looking to buy. Then the best versions are the millennium version released on lazer disc in the mid 90s & then on DVD around 2000 it's loaded with special features & then there's the even better 2008 remastered version supervised by George Romero distributed by dimension home entertainment. This one also comes with special features including a very indepht 90 minute documentary tiled "One for the fire"
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Reviewed in Canada on August 27, 2016
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This 1968 version will always be in my top 10 fave movies of all time. George A. Romero was amazing at a young age to do a movie that looks like it was shot by yr best friend's brother. It is still as shocking and suspenseful as it probably was when it came out. There is something almost claustrophobic about this movie--in a good way--that allows you to feel trapped, helpless and scared in that farmhouse as the zombies close in on the people taking refuge at the house. A very shocking ending that still shocks me more than any other ending of a horror movie. This is definitely capitals C-U-L-T classic. This is THE ORIGINAL Walking Dead. Kudos for the fine acting especially from Duane Jones. 5/5!
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2021
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I didn't receive the version with the cover shown, but the movie seems fine.
Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2018
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Great movie, one of Romero's early works and the one that spawned the series.
Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2016
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This edition from Alpha Video is not the best print of the film, but at least the sound is in sync with the video. Many of the budget releases I have seen, the audio is always out of sync. By far the best budget DVD of Night of the Living Dead was from GoodTime Entertainment, which is no longer available. This edition is watchable and well worth it if you cannot afford a better edition.
Reviewed in Canada on July 5, 2019
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Great movie
Reviewed in Canada on October 13, 2014
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Romeros adaptation of Richard Matheson's 1954 horror novel - I am legend. In this adaptation the dead come to life as cannibalistic zombies.
Reviewed in Canada on April 2, 2017
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great shipping and as advertised
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Hannes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Klassiker des Horrorfilms - Ein absolutes Muss!
Reviewed in Germany on January 1, 2024Verified Purchase
"Night of the Living Dead" in der Uncut-Version ist schlichtweg ein zeitloser Klassiker des Horrorfilms. Diese ikonische Produktion hat die Messlatte für das Zombie-Genre gesetzt und fesselt auch nach all den Jahren noch mit unheimlicher Spannung.
Die Uncut-Version bietet ein intensiveres Filmerlebnis, das alle Elemente des Gruselns und der Suspense noch verstärkt. Die Bild- und Tonqualität sind beeindruckend, und die düstere Atmosphäre des Films kommt in dieser Ausgabe besonders gut zur Geltung.
Dieser Film verdient ohne Zweifel 5 Sterne. Für Liebhaber des Horrorgenres ist "Night of the Living Dead" ein absolutes Muss, das in keiner Filmsammlung fehlen sollte. Seine Wirkung und Bedeutung sind auch heute noch spürbar, und die Uncut-Version liefert das komplette, intensive Erlebnis dieses Meisterwerks.
Die Uncut-Version bietet ein intensiveres Filmerlebnis, das alle Elemente des Gruselns und der Suspense noch verstärkt. Die Bild- und Tonqualität sind beeindruckend, und die düstere Atmosphäre des Films kommt in dieser Ausgabe besonders gut zur Geltung.
Dieser Film verdient ohne Zweifel 5 Sterne. Für Liebhaber des Horrorgenres ist "Night of the Living Dead" ein absolutes Muss, das in keiner Filmsammlung fehlen sollte. Seine Wirkung und Bedeutung sind auch heute noch spürbar, und die Uncut-Version liefert das komplette, intensive Erlebnis dieses Meisterwerks.
Fabio78
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stupenda edizione Criterion del capolavoro di George Romero
Reviewed in Italy on November 19, 2020Verified Purchase
Capolavoro in bianco e nero presentato in un nuovo master 4k supervisionato da Romero, John Russo e dai tecnici che girarono il film. La Criterion offre il film nella sua versione originale in 4:3 (aspect ratio 1.37:1) in bianco e nero a cui si va ad aggiungere una finora inedita versione workprint del film, dal titolo The Night of Anubis. Questa versione presenta alcune scene aggiuntive e/o alternative rispetto al film rilasciato nei cinema. Oltre al film sono poi presenti una ricca collezione di contenuti speciali.
AUDIO E SOTTOTITOLI SOLO IN INGLESE per la versione cinematografica e SOLO INGLESE E NESSUN SOTTOTITOLO per la versione workprint
AUDIO E SOTTOTITOLI SOLO IN INGLESE per la versione cinematografica e SOLO INGLESE E NESSUN SOTTOTITOLO per la versione workprint
Julio
5.0 out of 5 stars
Night of the Living Dead - The Criterion Collection
Reviewed in Spain on September 17, 2018Verified Purchase
Esta opinión es para la edición de Criterion. Posiblemente sea la mejor edición que existe de este clásico. Dos blurays, uno con la película restaurada en 4K y el workprint conocido como “Night of Anubis” y otro bluray de extras. Por desgracia sólo la película lleva subtítulos en inglés, lo demás nada. También incluye un póster. Imprescindible edición para los fans.
Julio
Reviewed in Spain on September 17, 2018
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斉藤 裕二
5.0 out of 5 stars
あまりに画質が良くなりすぎると...
Reviewed in Japan on January 28, 2023Verified Purchase
当時の質感が失われないようにアップコンバートされているのかもしれません。
モノクロで鮮明な画像になっていました。
モノクロで鮮明な画像になっていました。
Deckard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not just the best NOTLD but one of the finest Blu-ray releases ever
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2018Verified Purchase
We'll here we are then. Not just unquestionably the greatest version of Night of the Living Dead ever produced for the home video market, but for my money one of the finest and most comprehensive Blu-ray releases ever. This delivers astonishing video and audio and a wealth of extras to keep even the most ardent Romero fan busy for a month. And of course the massive bonus here is we have an official UK criterion release to boot.
The film itself is presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.37:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and the included leaflet states: "This restoration by the Museum of Modern Art and The Film Foundation, with funding provided by the George Lucas Family Foundation and the Celeste Bartos Fund for Film Preservation, was undertaken from a new digital transfer created in 4K resolution on Cineric's wet-gate film scanner, primarily from the original 35mm camera negative. For the few seconds that proved impossible to scan from this element -- approximately 1 percent of the feature film -- a 35mm fine-grain from 1968 was used. The transfer was supervised by director George A. Romero, coscreenwriter John A. Russo, sound engineer Gary R. Streiner, and producer Russell W. Streiner. After the evaluation of eighteen separate source elements, the original monaural soundtrack was remastered under the supervision of Romero and Gary Streiner from the original quarter-inch mix masters, quarter-inch premix audio tape, a final composite 16mm magnetic track, and the 16mm magnetic mix units. The restoration was performed at Audio Mechanics, led by John Polito. Transfer supervisors: Eric Nyari/Cineric, New York; George A. Romero; John A. Russo; Gary R. Streiner; Russell W. Streiner; Katie Trainor/Museum of Modern Art, New York. Colorist: Daniel DeVincent/Cineric."
Yes something after 1984 to actually thank George Lucas for! The film looks simply stunning. Both darker indoor and daylight outdoor footage look superb without sacrificing the authentic natural of the original print. No dNR sharpening here! Just nice clean up and remastering. Sound is the original high Def mono which is an absolutely perfect replication of the original design. It all comes packaged in a really nice compact black digipak with some terrific art emblazoned across the front and back.
As for extras, this is about as definitive as it gets. Included are:
Night of Anubis -
An uncorrected 16mm work print of Night of the Living Dead which features the initial working title for it, Night of Anubis. Also included is a filmed introduction by Russell Streiner.
1. Introduction. In English, not subtitled. (8 min).
2. Work print. In English, not subtitled. 1080p/Dolby Digital 1.0.(86 min).
Commentary One -
Archival audio commentary features George Romero, producer/actor Karl Hardman, actor Marilyn Eastman, and cowriter John Russo. It was recorded in 1994 and it has appeared on other home video releases.
Commentary Two -
Archival audio commentary features producer/actor Russell Streiner, production manager Vincent Survinski, and actors Judith O'Dea, S.William Hinzman, Kyra Schon, and Keith Wayne. The commentary was recorded in 1994 and has appeared on other home video releases also.
BLU-RAY DISC TWO
Light in the Darkness -
New featurette where directors Guillermo del Toro (The Devil's Backbone), Robert Rodriguez (From Dusk Till Dawn), and Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption) explain what makes Night of the Living Dead a very special film and discuss its lasting impact on the horror genre. The featurette was produced exclusively for Criterion in 2017. In English, not subtitled. (24 min)
Dailies -
presented here is a silent 16mm reel with never-before-seen footage and alternate takes that were not used in the final cut of Night of the Living Dead. Also included is a video introduction by Gary Streiner.
1. Introduction. In English, not subtitled. (4 min).
2. Silent reel. (19 min)
Learning From Scratch -
in this brand new video interview, cowriter John Russo recalls how he was invited by John Romero to be part of the production unit behind Night of the Living Dead and discusses some unique obstacles that had to be resolved before and during the shoot. There are also some very interesting observations (with original video content) about the smaller commercial projects that eventually helped make the cult film a reality. The interview was conducted exclusively for Criterion in 2017. In English, not subtitled. (12 min)
TV Newsreel -
Presented here is a VHS recording of silent, B-roll 16mm film shot for Pittsburgh broadcast news, which has the only surviving raw footage from the shooting of Night of the Living Dead. Original ambient music by Jeff Carney is included with it. (3 min).
Walking Like the Dead -
this brand new program contains clips from archival interviews with ten actors who recall what it was like to play the zombies in Night of the Living Dead. The interviews were conducted in 2009. The program was produced by Jim Cirronella for Criterion in 2017. In English, not subtitled. (14 min).
Tones of Terror -
in this brand new program, producer Jim Cirronella discusses the stock music that was used to enhance the claustrophobic ambience in Night of the Living Dead. The program was produced exclusively for Criterion in 2017. In English, not subtitled. (12 min).
Limitations Into Virtues -
in this new visual essay, filmmakers Tony Zhou and Taylor Ramos (Every Frame a Painting) address some of the technical obstacles that the creators of Night of the Living Dead faced during the shooting process and discuss the film's unique visual style. The essay was produced exclusively for Criterion in 2017. In English, not subtitled. (12 min).
Tomorrow -
Presented here are edited excerpts from an archival episode of NBC's Tomorrow show in which George Romero and Don Coscarelli (Phantasm) discuss the evolution of the horror genre and the creative enthronement in which horror films were made during the 1970s, as well as the expectations that most people have when they go to their local theater to see a horror film. The episode was broadcast on July 3, 1979. In English, not subtitled. (19 min).
Higher Learning -
presented here is an archival interview with director George Romero which was recorded at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2012. The late director discusses the unusual production and distribution history of Night of the Living Dead. There are also some very interesting comments addressing the popular myth that the film supposedly carries important social/racial overtones. In English, not subtitled. (46 min).
Duane Jones -
in this archival audio interview, Duane Jones discusses his involvement with Night of the Living Dead and explains why he decided to distance himself from the film despite being grateful that George Romero gave him the opportunity to be part of it. The actor also addresses the film's enormous popularity during the drive-in era. The interview, which is illustrated with stills and clips, was conducted and edited by journalist Tim Ferrante on December 13, 1987. In English, not subtitled. (22 min).
Judith Ridley -
in this archival interview, Judith Ridley recalls how she became involved in the production of Night of the Living Dead and shares a few funny stories from the actual shoot. The interview was produced by Elite Entertainment in 1994. In English, not subtitled. (11 min).
Venus Probe -
this 1967 newsreel details the real-life findings of the Mariner 5 space craft in Venus' atmosphere that precede the crash that unleashes the zombie plague in Night of the Leaving Dead. In English, not subtitled. (1 min). In English, not subtitled. (11 min).
Trailers -
1. Trailer One (1968). Vintage trailer. (2 min).
2. Trailer Two (2017). New trailer for the 4K restoration of the film. (2 min).
TV Spots - in English, not subtitled.
Radio Spots - collection of vintage radio spots. In English, not subtitled.
1. Thirty Seconds (1968).
2. Sixty Seconds. (1968).
3. Re-release One (1970).
4. Re-release Two (1970).
5. Re-release Three (1970).
Leaflet/Poster - an illustrated leaflet/poster featuring critic Stuart Klawans' essay "Mere Anarchy is Loosed" and technical credits.
In short, this is the greatest release of Romero's classic hands down. If you own any other version, this won't just be a 'double dip' it's a whole new ball game. Criterion have outdone themselves here. Just phenomenal!
The film itself is presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.37:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and the included leaflet states: "This restoration by the Museum of Modern Art and The Film Foundation, with funding provided by the George Lucas Family Foundation and the Celeste Bartos Fund for Film Preservation, was undertaken from a new digital transfer created in 4K resolution on Cineric's wet-gate film scanner, primarily from the original 35mm camera negative. For the few seconds that proved impossible to scan from this element -- approximately 1 percent of the feature film -- a 35mm fine-grain from 1968 was used. The transfer was supervised by director George A. Romero, coscreenwriter John A. Russo, sound engineer Gary R. Streiner, and producer Russell W. Streiner. After the evaluation of eighteen separate source elements, the original monaural soundtrack was remastered under the supervision of Romero and Gary Streiner from the original quarter-inch mix masters, quarter-inch premix audio tape, a final composite 16mm magnetic track, and the 16mm magnetic mix units. The restoration was performed at Audio Mechanics, led by John Polito. Transfer supervisors: Eric Nyari/Cineric, New York; George A. Romero; John A. Russo; Gary R. Streiner; Russell W. Streiner; Katie Trainor/Museum of Modern Art, New York. Colorist: Daniel DeVincent/Cineric."
Yes something after 1984 to actually thank George Lucas for! The film looks simply stunning. Both darker indoor and daylight outdoor footage look superb without sacrificing the authentic natural of the original print. No dNR sharpening here! Just nice clean up and remastering. Sound is the original high Def mono which is an absolutely perfect replication of the original design. It all comes packaged in a really nice compact black digipak with some terrific art emblazoned across the front and back.
As for extras, this is about as definitive as it gets. Included are:
Night of Anubis -
An uncorrected 16mm work print of Night of the Living Dead which features the initial working title for it, Night of Anubis. Also included is a filmed introduction by Russell Streiner.
1. Introduction. In English, not subtitled. (8 min).
2. Work print. In English, not subtitled. 1080p/Dolby Digital 1.0.(86 min).
Commentary One -
Archival audio commentary features George Romero, producer/actor Karl Hardman, actor Marilyn Eastman, and cowriter John Russo. It was recorded in 1994 and it has appeared on other home video releases.
Commentary Two -
Archival audio commentary features producer/actor Russell Streiner, production manager Vincent Survinski, and actors Judith O'Dea, S.William Hinzman, Kyra Schon, and Keith Wayne. The commentary was recorded in 1994 and has appeared on other home video releases also.
BLU-RAY DISC TWO
Light in the Darkness -
New featurette where directors Guillermo del Toro (The Devil's Backbone), Robert Rodriguez (From Dusk Till Dawn), and Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption) explain what makes Night of the Living Dead a very special film and discuss its lasting impact on the horror genre. The featurette was produced exclusively for Criterion in 2017. In English, not subtitled. (24 min)
Dailies -
presented here is a silent 16mm reel with never-before-seen footage and alternate takes that were not used in the final cut of Night of the Living Dead. Also included is a video introduction by Gary Streiner.
1. Introduction. In English, not subtitled. (4 min).
2. Silent reel. (19 min)
Learning From Scratch -
in this brand new video interview, cowriter John Russo recalls how he was invited by John Romero to be part of the production unit behind Night of the Living Dead and discusses some unique obstacles that had to be resolved before and during the shoot. There are also some very interesting observations (with original video content) about the smaller commercial projects that eventually helped make the cult film a reality. The interview was conducted exclusively for Criterion in 2017. In English, not subtitled. (12 min)
TV Newsreel -
Presented here is a VHS recording of silent, B-roll 16mm film shot for Pittsburgh broadcast news, which has the only surviving raw footage from the shooting of Night of the Living Dead. Original ambient music by Jeff Carney is included with it. (3 min).
Walking Like the Dead -
this brand new program contains clips from archival interviews with ten actors who recall what it was like to play the zombies in Night of the Living Dead. The interviews were conducted in 2009. The program was produced by Jim Cirronella for Criterion in 2017. In English, not subtitled. (14 min).
Tones of Terror -
in this brand new program, producer Jim Cirronella discusses the stock music that was used to enhance the claustrophobic ambience in Night of the Living Dead. The program was produced exclusively for Criterion in 2017. In English, not subtitled. (12 min).
Limitations Into Virtues -
in this new visual essay, filmmakers Tony Zhou and Taylor Ramos (Every Frame a Painting) address some of the technical obstacles that the creators of Night of the Living Dead faced during the shooting process and discuss the film's unique visual style. The essay was produced exclusively for Criterion in 2017. In English, not subtitled. (12 min).
Tomorrow -
Presented here are edited excerpts from an archival episode of NBC's Tomorrow show in which George Romero and Don Coscarelli (Phantasm) discuss the evolution of the horror genre and the creative enthronement in which horror films were made during the 1970s, as well as the expectations that most people have when they go to their local theater to see a horror film. The episode was broadcast on July 3, 1979. In English, not subtitled. (19 min).
Higher Learning -
presented here is an archival interview with director George Romero which was recorded at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2012. The late director discusses the unusual production and distribution history of Night of the Living Dead. There are also some very interesting comments addressing the popular myth that the film supposedly carries important social/racial overtones. In English, not subtitled. (46 min).
Duane Jones -
in this archival audio interview, Duane Jones discusses his involvement with Night of the Living Dead and explains why he decided to distance himself from the film despite being grateful that George Romero gave him the opportunity to be part of it. The actor also addresses the film's enormous popularity during the drive-in era. The interview, which is illustrated with stills and clips, was conducted and edited by journalist Tim Ferrante on December 13, 1987. In English, not subtitled. (22 min).
Judith Ridley -
in this archival interview, Judith Ridley recalls how she became involved in the production of Night of the Living Dead and shares a few funny stories from the actual shoot. The interview was produced by Elite Entertainment in 1994. In English, not subtitled. (11 min).
Venus Probe -
this 1967 newsreel details the real-life findings of the Mariner 5 space craft in Venus' atmosphere that precede the crash that unleashes the zombie plague in Night of the Leaving Dead. In English, not subtitled. (1 min). In English, not subtitled. (11 min).
Trailers -
1. Trailer One (1968). Vintage trailer. (2 min).
2. Trailer Two (2017). New trailer for the 4K restoration of the film. (2 min).
TV Spots - in English, not subtitled.
Radio Spots - collection of vintage radio spots. In English, not subtitled.
1. Thirty Seconds (1968).
2. Sixty Seconds. (1968).
3. Re-release One (1970).
4. Re-release Two (1970).
5. Re-release Three (1970).
Leaflet/Poster - an illustrated leaflet/poster featuring critic Stuart Klawans' essay "Mere Anarchy is Loosed" and technical credits.
In short, this is the greatest release of Romero's classic hands down. If you own any other version, this won't just be a 'double dip' it's a whole new ball game. Criterion have outdone themselves here. Just phenomenal!
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