Night of the Living Dead (1990): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Night of the Living Dead is a 1990 horror film directed by Tom Savini, starring Bill Moseley, Patricia Tallman and Tony Todd. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $5.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Tom Savini
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Night of the Living Dead About?
The premise of Night of the Living Dead without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a plane crashes near Pittsburgh, five strangers find themselves facing an unimaginable horror: the dead are rising. Seeking refuge in a remote farmhouse, they must band together to survive the night as an unrelenting horde of the undead closes in. Facing dwindling supplies and mounting paranoia, the group struggles to understand the crisis and find a way to stay alive against overwhelming odds.
Night of the Living Dead Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- zombie apocalypse
- zombie
- remake of cult film
- biker
- rural setting
- zombie horde
- one day timespan
- zombie horror
- farmhouse
- undead
- survival horror
- pennsylvania
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- zombie invasion
- zombie attack
- walking dead
- zombie bite
- living dead
- zombie outbreak
- zombie film
- friends who live together
- bald zombie
- leather jacket
- biker jacket
- biker gang
- young biker
- vigilante
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- bearded biker
- flesh eating zombie
- cult film
- mafia zombie
- clean shaven biker
- camera shot of feet
- female stockinged feet
- pantyhose
- male rear nudity
- sole black character dies cliche
- 1990s
- five word title
- grindhouse film
- revenge
- revenge murder
- f word
- jump scare
- woman murders a man
- reference to california
- exploding truck
- bitten in the arm
- zombie girl
- eating a bug
Night of the Living Dead Cast
Bill Moseley leads the cast, with Patricia Tallman and Tony Todd. Directed by Tom Savini; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tom Savini
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Night of the Living Dead Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Night of the Living Dead 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 69% User score
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Night of the Living Dead Plot Summary
What happens in Night of the Living Dead from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Johnny (Bill Moseley) and Barbara (Patricia Tallman) find themselves at their mother’s grave in a remote cemetery. During this somber visit, Barbara spots a man crying and mumbling “I’m sorry.” Suddenly, disaster strikes as she is attacked by a zombie. Johnny rushes to her aid, but tragically loses his life in the process. Barbara manages to escape to Johnny’s Mercedes, only to be confronted by another zombie and a recently reanimated corpse. In desperation, she flees and discovers a seemingly deserted farmhouse.
Full summary
The whole story of Night of the Living Dead, scene by scene
Night of the Living Dead Box Office
Night of the Living Dead grossed $5.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.8M
- US & Canada
- $5.8M
Night of the Living Dead Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Night of the Living Dead.
How Well Do You Know Night of the Living Dead?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the primary setting of the movie?
Cars in Night of the Living Dead
12 cars on screen, including the 1977 Chevrolet C-10 and the 1977 Mercedes-Benz 240 D W123.
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Jeep CJ-5 Minor role
Night of the Living Dead Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “La Nuit des Morts-vivants” and “Night of the Living Dead '90”.
- Also known as
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- La Nuit des Morts-vivants
- Night of the Living Dead '90
- ナイト・オブ・ザ・リビングデッド／死霊創世紀
- George A. Romero's Night of Living Dead
- George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead: The Remake
- La noche de los muertos vivientes
- Die Rückkehr der Untoten
- La notte dei morti viventi
- O Despertar dos Mortos Vivos
- Az élőhalottak éjszakája
- 活死人之夜
- Ночь живых мертвецов
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- Noc oživlých mrtvol
- Night of the Living Dead - Die Rückkehr der Untoten
- ナイト・オブ・ザ・リビングデッド 死霊創世記
- 살아있는 시체들의 밤
- A Noite dos Mortos Vivos
- Yaşayan Ölülerin Gecesi
- Noc Żywych Trupów
- Нощта на живите мъртъвци
- ซากดิบไม่ต้องคุมกำเนิด
- Noć živih mrtvaca
- Gyvųjų numirėlių naktis
- Ніч живих мерців
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Movies Like Night of the Living Dead
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead and Diary of the Dead.
Night of the Living Dead FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Night of the Living Dead, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Night of the Living Dead?
Night of the Living Dead runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Night of the Living Dead released?
Night of the Living Dead was released on October 19, 1990.
Who directed Night of the Living Dead?
Night of the Living Dead was directed by Tom Savini.
More films by Tom Savini Who is in the cast of Night of the Living Dead?
Night of the Living Dead stars Bill Moseley, Patricia Tallman and Tony Todd, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Night of the Living Dead make at the box office?
Night of the Living Dead grossed $5.8 million worldwide.
How is Night of the Living Dead rated?
Night of the Living Dead has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 54 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Night of the Living Dead have a post-credit scene?
No. Night of the Living Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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