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Night of the Living Dead
1990 88 min United States of America R 18+
★6.6
Horror
Director: Tom Savini
🎭 Based on
«Night of the Living Dead»
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Description
A ragtag group barricade themselves in an old Pennsylvania farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls ravaging the Northeast.
Budget:
$4.2M
US Gross:
$5.84M
Worldwide:
$5.84M
Starring
Tony Todd
Actor
Patricia Tallman
Actor
Tom Towles
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1992
— Best Horror Film
Saturn Awards 1992
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Key opinion
Tom Savini's 1990 remake is widely regarded as a faithful and visually impressive update to George A. Romero's original classic. While opinions are polarized regarding its necessity and pacing, many fans praise its modernized character arcs, particularly the evolution of Barbara, and its superior practical effects.
| Production | The practical effects and creature design provide a realistic, visceral quality that remains a highlight of the film. | |
| Acting | Tony Todd and Patricia Tallman deliver strong, redefined performances that breathe new life into their iconic roles. | |
| Screenplay | The script succeeds by strengthening Barbara's character arc, transforming her from a passive victim into a decisive, proactive heroine. | |
| Pacing | The film's slow-burn pacing satisfies those who appreciate atmospheric, character-driven tension, but bores viewers looking for faster-paced modern horror. | |
| Direction | Critics are split on the film's artistic merit: some view it as a masterpiece that honors the original, while others dismiss it as a stagnant and unnecessary production hampered by Savini’s inexperience as a director. |