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Starred Review on March 15, 2014 | Audio
The 1968 horror classic Night of the Living Dead virtually defines the term cult film. Filmed around Pittsburgh by director George A. Romero (b. 1940), the movie was made on a miniscule budget in black and white, with zombies and victims often pitching in on behind-the-scenes duties. Participants included investors, family, friends, even a local late night TV horror film host nicknamed "chilly Billy." On the film's 45th anniversary, this documentary recalls a movie that defied expectations and the odds, spurning a hap...Log In or Sign Up to Read More