Birth of the Living Dead

"Birth of the Living Dead" takes you on a journey behind the scenes of George A. Romero's groundbreaking horror classic "Night of the Living Dead." Discover how a young college dropout gathered an unlikely team of policemen, iron workers, housewives, and a roller rink owner to create a low-budget film that would revolutionize the industry and spawn a new flesh-eating monster that endures to this day. Through exclusive interviews with Romero himself, as well as brand new animations and 60's archive footage, this documentary shows just how politically charged "Night of the Living Dead" was, set against the backdrop of race riots and Vietnam. Learn about the guerrilla filmmaking tactics used to create the original zombie universe and how it challenged the establishment, all while having enormous fun. This is a must-see for any horror fan, as it delves deep into the creation of a cult classic and its lasting impact on film history.

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Birth of the Living Dead was released in theaters on October 18, 2013.