George A Romero practically invented the zombie genre.... you REALLY need to watch his follow up to this DAWN OF THE DEAD from 1978.... now that is a MASTERPIECE of a zombie movie.. YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!.. my mom took all 6 of us kids in our station wagon to watch this at the drive in.. ONE OF MY FAVORITE FAMILY MOMENTS EVER! thanks Mom.. you were the best! We miss you sooo much ❤❤❤❤😪
To be fair, Romero said his movie had no zombies. He said his had ghouls and not zombies, because he had reanimated corpses that fed on human flesh. Zombies don't do that. Of course, we have changed that definition over the years, but he wasn't wrong about zombies not being the same thing.
I love that Kat becomes like a mom to the characters in her reactions. Not the "run away" kind of mom though, the kind of mom that says "If someone tries to attack you, you kick their ass before they kick yours." Sitting in the corner putting boxing gloves on, "Just say the word, sweetie, nobody messes with my girl"
The 1990 remake is also great. It's not just the same movie over again, either. It follows the same structure, but has a lot of surprises for those that have seen the original.
I couldn’t agree more, the 1990 version is fantastic. The Barbara character is far better written, actually has a true character arc in the movie, and the actress towards the end gives the absolute best (IMHO) baleful outburst ever in a horror movie. I don’t know how many takes they had to do for her to get it, but it is so perfect for the situation, a combination of horror and hopelessness that was not over the top. And there are enough differences between it and this movie that you will still be surprised in places. It’s almost like they use your knowledge of this movie against you, in a good way. Kat, at some point you have to watch Dawn of the Dead. While this one started the whole thing, Dawn IMHO actually codified what we consider today as the “zombie tropes”. Heck, they were called ghouls in this movie, not even zombies, but Dawn will pretty much have every single zombie trope that you now take for granted in this genre. It’s also a great movie.
@@matthewkirkhart2401 Patricia Tallman, she was great as Barbara. The whole cast of the remake was great. And the zombies looked very real, gruesome, and disturbing.
Fun fact: The news reporter, Billy Cardille, was a horror host in Pittsburgh whose daughter, Lori Cardille, went on to play the lead in Day of the Dead, part three of Romero's original Dead trilogy.
28:17. That was kind of what the filmmaker had in mind with that scene. The fact that "society" (the hunters at the end) would simply go after whatever seemed like a threat (zombies), without checking if it was part of the problem, meant that a lot of collateral happened.
@@90stalgiaTV Apparently, he'd actually planned for Ben to survive the end, but his actor said, no, Ben has to be killed by those cops, pointing out the subtext to Romero. Romero obviously agreed once he saw,that point of view.
I'm not 100% convinced you hate horror movies so much any more. You may never become a horror snob like me but you seem to be gaining an appreciation for the genre, which is great to see. Looking forward to you seeing more of the classics.
Yeah, i dont buy that she hates horror movies. Those I knoe who hate them would never watch so many. Maybe one or two to validate but thats it. Assuming they dont walk out halfway through, say, Hellraiser...then never again.
@@Joe-hh8gd she may well have started out hating them, but once you’ve seen a few and start to get acclimated to them you can’t hate them any more. The best ones are too original and too interesting to hate, even if you watch through your fingers half the time. Some of the best horror movies I’ve ever seen were certainly unpleasant and sometimes hard to watch, but you couldn’t deny the artistry and creativity that went into them. I think a lot of people start out hating horror movies until they actually sit down and start watching them,
There's just something about horror that we get gravitated towards. Whether it's our morbid curiosity or us just wanting a taste of something different.
"Stop it! You're ignorant!" Best burn ever. 😁 Like the rest of the Romero "Dead" series, "Night" isn't about the zombies. It's about how people handle extreme stress. The movie does an incredible job conveying the sense of fear and claustrophobia, and the slow reveals of the nature of the zombies adds a sense of realism and builds the tension. If there really was an apocalypse (zombie or otherwise), the information would be communicated piecemeal, just as it is in real emergencies. All in all a masterpiece of ultra-low budget filmmaking.
Interesting fact: This was one of the last films released before the current ratings system took effect. At that time, B-grade horror movies were considered kiddie fare, as they were always corny and not really scary. Consequently this movie was screened at Saturday matinee showings to theaters full of children before theater managers realized what they had. Famous film critic Roger Ebert attended one of these, and wrote extensively in his review about how traumatized the children were by what they saw. He praised the film itself but also considered it an object lesson in why the new ratings system was needed.
Love your reactions Kat! Thank you for branching out to watch these classics. This film is so iconic in the horror genre, and it was actually made on a cheap budget of $100,000-125,000 back then. It ended up grossing $30 million worldwide making it one of the most profitable film productions of that time. The blood that they used in the film was either chocolate syrup or red ink depending on the scene. The flesh the zombies were eating was meat got from a local butcher. Since you’ve watch this classic, you definitely must watch the two sequels; Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Day of the Dead (1985). There was a remake of Night of the Living Dead (1990) which is pretty good, and Dawn of the Dead (2004) which is another one of my favorites.
This movie scared the hell out of me when I was a little kid in the 80s. I remember my dad and brothers would watch it and I couldn’t even look at the television, it seemed so real to me. The slow zombies chasing you and being surrounded by zombies freaked me out. And also the zombies seem more real to me too. Looks like they really did just wake up
Not a big horror movie fan but have always loved this one. The atmosphere that Romero creates is so effective. Some of my favorite scenes in the movie are when they're listening to the radio or watching the television, slowly learning what has happened. And I love the subtle amount of social commentary sprinkled throughout. Great flick.
Romero's sequels, 1978's DAWN OF THE DEAD and 1985's DAY OF THE DEAD, as well as Night OTLD co-creator's sideways-sequel RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD (1985) are also must watch films
The first modern zombie movie! In fact some of the basic zombie tropes had not been codified yet. Thus the walking corpses sometimes use tools and are only referred to as "ghouls." The movie had a lot of topical subtext and the situation the characters found themselves in was supposed to be easily survivable - if only the characters cooperated. The series went on to examine consumerism in "Dawn of the dead". and I thoroughly agree with everyone who recommended the 1990 Tom Savini remake of "Night." Great reaction, Kat!
I think they went with ghouls instead of zombies because they were eating the dead. A more ghoulish trait. Also, at the time, zombies had more of a Caribbean/Afrocentric association. The scene with the little girl being shot was shockingly original at the time. The idea of a black protagonist killing a white girl (even in self defense) was something audiences hadn't seen before.
I would agree. This is the best zombie movie. I don’t know if that’s because of the documentary feel, the creepy, black-and-white photography, or the memorable zombies but it’s still my favorite and a Halloween time classic
One of the best parts of this, even as old as it is. The story still keeps your interest and creeps you out without tons of effects. The movie was made with almost no budget by comparison to today's and they weren't even calling them zombies at this point.
"Night" definitely gave me the creeps, the cheap sound and picture quality somewhat elevated it's rating on the scare meter. It's sequel Dawn of the Dead (1978) is my #1 favorite horror film of all time! Loved it so much that I bought some clothes at the JCPenney location they occupied in the film as a souvenir. It's fear factor isn't that strong, but just imagine the fun of having an entire shopping mall to yourself as long as the zombies leave you alone. It's has more of a human video game feel than a film that will leave you sleeping with the lights on for the next few nights. I've enjoyed seeing your reaction vids Kat. Keep them coming!
The day I found out that my parents were FINALLY buying a VHS machine in 1986, I was in a Kmart and I grabbed this movie out of the bargain bin in the electronics department. It’s the very first movie I owned, and I’ve been a Romero/zombie/post-apocalypse fan ever since.
Mr. Rogers was at the premier of this movie because Romero worked on the Mister Roger's Show. Weird crossover. I love the ambiguity of did they shoot him because they thought he was a zombie or because of his skin?
It's my favorite horror film, and it will always be. Years later, a tornado wiped out all of the pine trees, and over one hundred caskets were pulled out from the ground. Very realistic! 28:56 Lovely smile you have!
Originally, it was suppose to be aliens coming down eating people but they didn’t have the budget for that. Since the first scene was in a graveyard they decided to go with the dead instead.
21:16. The MAGIC of practical effects! Usually when they want actors or actors to eat "parts" in horror movies, it's usually something else that they just "disguise" as internal organs.
Here's a fun fact, the term "Zombie" didn't come from Mr. Romero. He wanted his creatures to be known as Ghouls, because that's what they are lore wise. Zombies are the term known from Haitian Voodoo lore, but the name was known from a few other movies before that (Such as "White zombie" from 1936 with Bela Lugosi, and "King of the zombies" from 1941.) The press kept calling them "Zombies" however, and the name eventually stuck (though it annoyed Mr. Romero a great deal.)
Excellent reaction! I got to interview this actress, Judith O'Dea, on my radio show 20 years ago, and she told me lots of interesting tidbits about filming this, including it was the first time there had been an interracial couple as the leads in a horror film, and very rare for any film at that time honestly, and that the "guts" the "zombies" were ripping apart were actual animal entrails dipped in chocolate syrup. Nom nom!
Those were bullet holes in the road sign at the beginning, not spatters of blood. That was common back in the day to go out in the country on a rural back road somewhere and use road signs for target practice. Use to see them a lot when I was growing up. Don't see that as much these days.
1:59 "they're coming to get you, Barbara" is an iconic line like Schwarzenegger's "I'll be back" It was used in SHAWN OF THE LIVING DEAD and in numerous other movies. It's been used as the title of a song, and it's been sampled in another.
What a pleasure to see someone watch this masterpiece that baked in zombie (ghoul) lore forever. I’ve been to the cemetery in PA from the opening scene. I saw this movie in theaters when it first came out. I was probably ten years old and my much older brother covered my eyes during certain scenes. As others have said, watch the 1990 version, it’s almost just as good.
You are one of the reasons Wednesdays are good. Thanks Kat. I think this is one of the first zombie movies ever made. Such a great classic. The remake from 1990 is good too.
jrojas, I think that its the first zombie movie. patient zero. bonus. I've got good news. but first some bad news. mankind are sinners. at the very least, we have lied some time in our lives. and God cannot stand one iota of sin in His presence because God is holy and good. so He has to put the souls of sinners in hell, to separate them from Himself and to punish them. but God is also love, so He doesn't want all of mankind to suffer in hell forever. so God made a way for some to be saved from His wrath. here are the steps. 1. admit that you're a sinner. 2. realize that the penalty of sin is death and hell. 3. believe that Jesus died on the cross, was buried, then rose again to pay the penalty for sin. 4. trust Christ alone as your Savior. a scientific and biblical truth. ruclips.net/video/vyAh9OENJPU/видео.html
This was the first modern zombie movie. The slow walking, flesh eating, shoot the head variety. Before that zombies were voodoo stuff, basically a different genre. And yes, Tom Savini's 1990 remake was quite good. I actually prefer it to the original.
Barbara sobbing "Please help me" as she gets slowly but inexorably dragged out the door and engulfed by the mob of zombies always broke my heart. When I was at a sci/fantasy bookstore waiting for Douglas Adams (author of "The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy") to arrive to promote and autograph "So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish," I saw a copy of the novelization of "Night of the Living Dead," and I happened to open it up to the part that described the popping sound of ligaments rupturing as the zombies tore Barbara's body apart, and that made me feel even sadder for her.
The novel elaborates on certain things not shown in the film such as *** spoiler alert for readers *** Ben receiving a bite on the arm when tussling with the little girl zombie. His fate then was doubly tragic because even if he was rescued alive he was ultimately doomed anyway.
9:25 - Just to give you a looksy into the past, this scene was controversial because back then in the 60s, for a black man to slap a white women like that, on screen no less, was unheard of.
I only came across your channel today but as a horror film fanatic I love that those types of movies are what you're watching (mostly). Its a shame you haven't watched Dawn of the Dead (1978) yet. Other than the strange blue tint of the zombie's skin its still one of the best zombie films ever made.
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Judith O’Dea , who played Barbara, when I was at the Terror Con convention in Orlando, for Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Her table was just across from mine, and she is such a kind and gentle Woman.
Kat! Thank you so much for watching this "Creature Feature"!!! This flick scared the hell outta me when I was a kid. Your reaction was so funny and so good! Made my day! And, like you, I love how zombies in this movie just "casually throw bricks through windows". =X-D That was good!
Great reaction ,Kat. Yes, this is a great movie hence it has so much love in the industry. There are so many references ! Anything involving zombies originated from this in some way. Great first of a kind 👍
I found you the first night you were on and now I can’t wait for WEDNESDAYS ! You have been knocking them out of the park Kat … definitely doing the classics of horror. There are 2 sequels to NOTLD … both “Dawn OTD” (1978) and also “Return Of The Living Dead “ ( 1985) directed by Dan O’Bannon . I’m sure these will lead you to another classic “ The Serpent and The Rainbow” (1988) (Wes Craven ) . I’m watching whatever you do … VERY smart picking & announcing a night (Wednesday). RUclipsr Steve Wallis just said he was about to call it quits at one point … but he started saying he would post every Thursday night … & that’s when his subs exploded to over a million . Congrats Kat and thank you !!! 🎃👻👽🛸🧟♀️🧟🧛♂️🎥🎞👍👍👍
HI FARMER STEVE!!! AAA THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!!! I remember you saying nice things here in the comments from the beginning. THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE on this epic journey with me!! And thank you AGAIN for your generosity!!! It’s above and beyond. I appreciate you very very much. The serpent and the rainbow I don’t think I have in my list yet! Adding it now! And holy moly!! It can be tough to keep up with, but I’m really determined to do it. I will search up other Steve!! Hehehe. Thank you again. FOR BEING HERE WITH ME WEDNESDAYS!!!! Kat:D
Good reaction to a classic iconic horror film....you should do George Romero's other Zombie pictures in his original trilogy, Dawn Of The Dead (1978) & Day Of The Dead (1985). They are also classics in their own right.
You're exactly right, this movie was a total game-changer in horror. Still as powerful today as it was when it was first released. Definitely watch the 1991 remake! I don't normally like remakes, but that one is actually very good and had the participation of many of the film crew that did the original. There are a few significant changes to the story in the remake that keep it fresh.
@@KatWatchesHorror So I WAS right. The bastard almost got me, but he called himself KetWatches instead of KatWatches. He got a telegram channel too. Pretending to be you, and most likely telling people that his (your) camera is on the fritz or something, so he can't turn it on. And then after half an hour of back and forth typing you're practically handing him the cash. I assume that's how it works, but that's only a guess
This movie was done on a small budget. The guts used were actually pig guts for effect of looking like human guts . It set the standard for all other zombie genre movies and tv shows to follow
I'm new to your channel. I've been watching movies of all genre since I was a boy in the mid 60s. A few friendly suggestions you might consider: The Exorcism of Emily Rose 2005 The Birds 1963 The Haunting 1963 Jaws 1975 Train to Busan 2016 there may be a English dubbed version somewhere Carrie 1976 Suspiria 1977
Hiya Kat ☺️ This is an absolute classic! and such a bold movie for 1968 with Duane Jones in the lead role for this period of time in America and what a great job he does. He is widely credited as the first black actor in a horror film as the main character, so trail blazing stuff. There is a great use of inserted news clips and radio broadcasts to keep the audience informed as to why everything is happening and it’s a smart way to stretch the $125,000 budget for the movie without having to keep shifting locations which would have been expensive. I think shooting in black and white was awesome as it adds to the creep factor (and most likely it was cheaper) and the dialogue is tight, well acted and it feels more like a play. Those zombie effects still look good today and you can see George A. Romero was going to be a master of his craft with this, his first film which he produced independently as well. Big risks all round with this one and boy did it pay off. This is what l love about the horror genre, it pushes so many boundaries, can be so innovative in its story telling and taps into the social zeitgeist when required. Another fabulous reaction Kat and l look for ward to the next upload ☺️👍🏼
However the reason he got the role is not because he was black. From what my memory it was luck, decent actor at the right time and spot. There have been a lot of re writing of the actual why he was picked. But from my memory at convention panels with the actors, it really was luck. They needed another actor. And that makes it even more interesting. It was not a political or social commentary. That was already in the movie (the zombies themselves, news broadcast, the mob hunting and killing zombies, the last-minute rewrite of the ending) script Romero had written.
Indeed! I do remember that Jones was internally aware of certain scenarios in the movie. It just was played out as natural as possible.... survival mode. Yeah everyone in this movie did a hell of a job acting even though they were amateurs. It was a perfect on all aspects!
DIA 29/5 OLIVAIS THIS MOVIE WAS MAEE IN THE YEAR I WAS BORN (1968), SO NEVER KNOW! I'VE HEARD AND OWENED THIS IN DVD, AND WHEN I SAW IT I HAD NIGHTMARES FOR MONTHS AND MONTHS KNOWING THAT EVERYBODY DIES EVEN BEN, A CLASSIC FOR SURE NOW YEARS I FIRST SAW IT I STILL HAVE COLD CHILLS IN MY SPINE!
The nice thing about the radio is that it is essentially an exposition dump machine, but also logically tells the characters on what is happening outside of the house through the graveyard interaction that was set up at the start of the movie (but also hinted at off-screen, and seen with the multiple zombies gathering outside of the house), how to kill the zombies and where "sanctuaries" are, which helps both the storyline along and tells us everything we need to know regarding where the main character has to go/will go as soon as the credits roll. The downside to that, of course, is that the radio attracts both unwanted human but also zombie attention. This was way back then when simple horror storytelling told you SO MUCH without having to show everything. A lost art, unfortunately.
Adding that the 1990 remake is very good. And yes, Barbara reaches her limit and goes full Ripley about halfway through that one. She's played by the great Patricia Tallman in that one.
They remade this in the early 90's and only changed a few little things that made it stand out even against this classic. This movie is amazing, but I could rewatch the remake every week... it's THAT good. Love watching you root for characters and give directions like "yeah, punch him right in the juicer". lol
This is such an absolute classic! I have a special double edition with the Original black & white and the colorized version on my DVD collection! You should watch "Rosemary's Baby" some day. It's another classic!
So glad that you have so many subscribers now. I really enjoyed the reaction. The good thing about this movie is that you don't have to worry about copyright strikes. It was never copywritten. So anyone can make a movie with the same name. This one is definitely a favorite for me. I am glad that you seem to have enjoyed it as well.
Awesome reaction video of this horror classic!!! I was 5-years old when this movie came out and can remember people saying this movie gave them nightmares!! A few years ago I visited Evans City, PA, where this movie was filmed. Visited the cemetery and got to stand next to the headstone that Barbara hid behind and explored thecemetery. Went into town and there are some historical markers honoring this movie and "The Crazies" which was also filmed in that town. Got to see where the farmhouse used to be located as well - was awesome!! Also, check out the 1990 remake version like other people have mentioned in various comments - I like it better than this version.
That wasn't blood on the cemetery sign, that was shotgun damage. This was shot in rural Pennsylvania, and occasionally in rural areas where there's nothing to do, some people blast road signs cause there's nothing else to do. I live in rural Illinois and I've seen it.
Another of my favorite zombie movies! The deaths of all the characters are so haunting, particularly Ben's and Helen's. Please watch Dawn of the Dead and Day of the Dead when you can! Romero's trilogy is filled with great characters and social commentary.
I think it was around 1979 when I saw this on TV, and I was 12. I loved monster movies. But this one was a shocker amongst horror movies. It went beyond. It was too real. And, the way that opening scene just happens, and intensifies, and becomes that frantic chase towards the house, is wild.
I met George A. Romero at a ComicCon, and I got the chance to talk to him for a while. Nicest man you could ever have met. And Tarantino said the "A" is his name stood for, "A Fucking Genius!"
Barbara started out strong but once she has to accept her brother is dead she just shuts down. The 1990 remake’s Barbara is a much better character, you should definitely check that remake out.
Aww, the good ol' times when Karen ate her father and murdered her mother, instead of demanding to speak to your supervisor... Well, that's another classic for you, Kat, and and great reaction as always, keep up the good work, lady! PS : I'll throw in my recurring suggestion, if I may : "Jacob's Ladder". See you next week :)
Winding road... don't forget the opening scene of Jeepers Creepers...I live in West Central Florida and found out that scene was shot about 10 miles north of me.... scary stuff
Another great film and reaction. The director George Romero use to work for Mr. Rodgers and has said he was the first person to trust him to shoot film. You've got to watch the 90s remake of this, Dawn and Day of The Dead. Also dying to see you watch Phantasm from 1979. Enjoy your walk, looking forward to the next movie.
So many of the common "rules" of zombies come from here. The bite spreading it, eating the recently killed, being stopped by destruction of the head/brains. Now you've seen the OG, you should go to the modern mastery of the genre, "Train to Busan" and have tissues ready.
About the blood stains on the sign, did you know black and white films often used chocolate syrup as blood since color came through better on screen than fake blood.
The one rule Romero established that everyone seems to forget is that zombies are instinctively afraid of fire. Even Romero's own sequels don't bother to exploit that weakness. Also, the body parts that the zombies were eating were pig parts from a butcher topped with Bosco brand chocolate syrup.
May I suggest _The Skeleton Key_ with Kate Hudson. The premise is: a disillusioned hospice nurse quits her job and starts working at a house in New Orleans as a caregiver for an elderly stroke victim, and not long after moving in she regrets ever setting foot there. (Don't let anybody spoil it for you!)
George A Romero practically invented the zombie genre.... you REALLY need to watch his follow up to this DAWN OF THE DEAD from 1978.... now that is a MASTERPIECE of a zombie movie.. YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!.. my mom took all 6 of us kids in our station wagon to watch this at the drive in.. ONE OF MY FAVORITE FAMILY MOMENTS EVER! thanks Mom.. you were the best! We miss you sooo much ❤❤❤❤😪
After that, she should watch DAY OF THE DEAD(1985). It's my favorite of the 'of the dead' films
And also watch "Return of the Living Dead" from 1985, and the 2004 "Dawn" remake.
@@austinmanriquez4785 CHOKE ON EM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And modernized the horror genre itself.
RIP to the horror god George A. Romero. 🫡
To be fair, Romero said his movie had no zombies. He said his had ghouls and not zombies, because he had reanimated corpses that fed on human flesh. Zombies don't do that. Of course, we have changed that definition over the years, but he wasn't wrong about zombies not being the same thing.
I love that Kat becomes like a mom to the characters in her reactions. Not the "run away" kind of mom though, the kind of mom that says "If someone tries to attack you, you kick their ass before they kick yours." Sitting in the corner putting boxing gloves on, "Just say the word, sweetie, nobody messes with my girl"
The 1990 remake is also great. It's not just the same movie over again, either. It follows the same structure, but has a lot of surprises for those that have seen the original.
Agree 100%. I love Savini's version.
I actually prefer it. Duane Jones is hard to beat but Tony Todd comes very close in Savinis version
I couldn’t agree more, the 1990 version is fantastic. The Barbara character is far better written, actually has a true character arc in the movie, and the actress towards the end gives the absolute best (IMHO) baleful outburst ever in a horror movie. I don’t know how many takes they had to do for her to get it, but it is so perfect for the situation, a combination of horror and hopelessness that was not over the top. And there are enough differences between it and this movie that you will still be surprised in places. It’s almost like they use your knowledge of this movie against you, in a good way.
Kat, at some point you have to watch Dawn of the Dead. While this one started the whole thing, Dawn IMHO actually codified what we consider today as the “zombie tropes”. Heck, they were called ghouls in this movie, not even zombies, but Dawn will pretty much have every single zombie trope that you now take for granted in this genre. It’s also a great movie.
@@matthewkirkhart2401 Patricia Tallman, she was great as Barbara. The whole cast of the remake was great. And the zombies looked very real, gruesome, and disturbing.
@@darkstar6909 Same here, You can see the respect Savini had for the original and Romero. added to the lore the feel.
I love the fact you take the movies serious for the most part and you're not just making fun of them the whole time, respect 👍
Right. Not doing another half-@$$ed Mystery Science Theater 2000 imitation in other words (which I get so sick of).
Fun fact: The news reporter, Billy Cardille, was a horror host in Pittsburgh whose daughter, Lori Cardille, went on to play the lead in Day of the Dead, part three of Romero's original Dead trilogy.
28:17. That was kind of what the filmmaker had in mind with that scene. The fact that "society" (the hunters at the end) would simply go after whatever seemed like a threat (zombies), without checking if it was part of the problem, meant that a lot of collateral happened.
Absolutely. Romero was a master at social commentary, and this film is one of the best examples ever put to screen.
@@90stalgiaTV Apparently, he'd actually planned for Ben to survive the end, but his actor said, no, Ben has to be killed by those cops, pointing out the subtext to Romero. Romero obviously agreed once he saw,that point of view.
"NO PLEASE!!!!!!!!!"
You'll save them one day Kat. For sure. 💕
I'm not 100% convinced you hate horror movies so much any more. You may never become a horror snob like me but you seem to be gaining an appreciation for the genre, which is great to see. Looking forward to you seeing more of the classics.
Yeah, i dont buy that she hates horror movies. Those I knoe who hate them would never watch so many. Maybe one or two to validate but thats it. Assuming they dont walk out halfway through, say, Hellraiser...then never again.
Not everyone goes back to the original Night of the Living Dead.
@@Joe-hh8gd she may well have started out hating them, but once you’ve seen a few and start to get acclimated to them you can’t hate them any more. The best ones are too original and too interesting to hate, even if you watch through your fingers half the time. Some of the best horror movies I’ve ever seen were certainly unpleasant and sometimes hard to watch, but you couldn’t deny the artistry and creativity that went into them. I think a lot of people start out hating horror movies until they actually sit down and start watching them,
There's just something about horror that we get gravitated towards. Whether it's our morbid curiosity or us just wanting a taste of something different.
@Joe-hh8gd
Yeah, most "newbies" would walk away after "Jaws."
"Stop it! You're ignorant!"
Best burn ever. 😁
Like the rest of the Romero "Dead" series, "Night" isn't about the zombies. It's about how people handle extreme stress.
The movie does an incredible job conveying the sense of fear and claustrophobia, and the slow reveals of the nature of the zombies adds a sense of realism and builds the tension. If there really was an apocalypse (zombie or otherwise), the information would be communicated piecemeal, just as it is in real emergencies. All in all a masterpiece of ultra-low budget filmmaking.
Other humans are always the real enemies.
"He's not a zombie, he's just a mean man ". That was great thank u . Haven't laughed like that in a very long time
Interesting fact: This was one of the last films released before the current ratings system took effect. At that time, B-grade horror movies were considered kiddie fare, as they were always corny and not really scary. Consequently this movie was screened at Saturday matinee showings to theaters full of children before theater managers realized what they had. Famous film critic Roger Ebert attended one of these, and wrote extensively in his review about how traumatized the children were by what they saw. He praised the film itself but also considered it an object lesson in why the new ratings system was needed.
The practical effects in this movie are just awesome :)
Love your reactions Kat! Thank you for branching out to watch these classics. This film is so iconic in the horror genre, and it was actually made on a cheap budget of $100,000-125,000 back then. It ended up grossing $30 million worldwide making it one of the most profitable film productions of that time.
The blood that they used in the film was either chocolate syrup or red ink depending on the scene. The flesh the zombies were eating was meat got from a local butcher.
Since you’ve watch this classic, you definitely must watch the two sequels; Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Day of the Dead (1985). There was a remake of Night of the Living Dead (1990) which is pretty good, and Dawn of the Dead (2004) which is another one of my favorites.
This movie scared the hell out of me when I was a little kid in the 80s. I remember my dad and brothers would watch it and I couldn’t even look at the television, it seemed so real to me. The slow zombies chasing you and being surrounded by zombies freaked me out. And also the zombies seem more real to me too. Looks like they really did just wake up
Not a big horror movie fan but have always loved this one. The atmosphere that Romero creates is so effective. Some of my favorite scenes in the movie are when they're listening to the radio or watching the television, slowly learning what has happened. And I love the subtle amount of social commentary sprinkled throughout. Great flick.
Probably because it's more of a comedy than a horror. Well, it is now at least.
Romero's sequels, 1978's DAWN OF THE DEAD and 1985's DAY OF THE DEAD, as well as Night OTLD co-creator's sideways-sequel RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD (1985) are also must watch films
The first modern zombie movie! In fact some of the basic zombie tropes had not been codified yet. Thus the walking corpses sometimes use tools and are only referred to as "ghouls." The movie had a lot of topical subtext and the situation the characters found themselves in was supposed to be easily survivable - if only the characters cooperated. The series went on to examine consumerism in "Dawn of the dead". and I thoroughly agree with everyone who recommended the 1990 Tom Savini remake of "Night." Great reaction, Kat!
I think they went with ghouls instead of zombies because they were eating the dead. A more ghoulish trait. Also, at the time, zombies had more of a Caribbean/Afrocentric association.
The scene with the little girl being shot was shockingly original at the time. The idea of a black protagonist killing a white girl (even in self defense) was something audiences hadn't seen before.
the films also tackled racism multiple times as well as police brutality and military incompetence.
The mother source of all zombie films. Great reaction Kat!
I would agree. This is the best zombie movie. I don’t know if that’s because of the documentary feel, the creepy, black-and-white photography, or the memorable zombies but it’s still my favorite and a Halloween time classic
This film is a classic - and still holds up well even today
One of the best parts of this, even as old as it is. The story still keeps your interest and creeps you out without tons of effects. The movie was made with almost no budget by comparison to today's and they weren't even calling them zombies at this point.
tom, they called them walkers. 🤣
@@robertpunu7624 also ghoul then flesh eaters.
I think Ben was being hypocritical when he finally went down into the basement...Would you agree? 🤔
"Night" definitely gave me the creeps, the cheap sound and picture quality somewhat elevated it's rating on the scare meter. It's sequel Dawn of the Dead (1978) is my #1 favorite horror film of all time! Loved it so much that I bought some clothes at the JCPenney location they occupied in the film as a souvenir. It's fear factor isn't that strong, but just imagine the fun of having an entire shopping mall to yourself as long as the zombies leave you alone. It's has more of a human video game feel than a film that will leave you sleeping with the lights on for the next few nights. I've enjoyed seeing your reaction vids Kat. Keep them coming!
The day I found out that my parents were FINALLY buying a VHS machine in 1986, I was in a Kmart and I grabbed this movie out of the bargain bin in the electronics department. It’s the very first movie I owned, and I’ve been a Romero/zombie/post-apocalypse fan ever since.
Mr. Rogers was at the premier of this movie because Romero worked on the Mister Roger's Show. Weird crossover. I love the ambiguity of did they shoot him because they thought he was a zombie or because of his skin?
It's my favorite horror film, and it will always be. Years later, a tornado wiped out all of the pine trees, and over one hundred caskets were pulled out from the ground. Very realistic! 28:56 Lovely smile you have!
Kat, one cool thing is that you can visit that cemetery. It's just awesome being up there and seeing it all spring to life before you.
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Kat wagging her finger gets me every time. :)
Originally, it was suppose to be aliens coming down eating people but they didn’t have the budget for that. Since the first scene was in a graveyard they decided to go with the dead instead.
I swear I haven’t had that much fun watching this movie since I saw it for the first time in High School (1969)
Thanks so much.
21:16. The MAGIC of practical effects! Usually when they want actors or actors to eat "parts" in horror movies, it's usually something else that they just "disguise" as internal organs.
Here's a fun fact, the term "Zombie" didn't come from Mr. Romero. He wanted his creatures to be known as Ghouls, because that's what they are lore wise. Zombies are the term known from Haitian Voodoo lore, but the name was known from a few other movies before that (Such as "White zombie" from 1936 with Bela Lugosi, and "King of the zombies" from 1941.) The press kept calling them "Zombies" however, and the name eventually stuck (though it annoyed Mr. Romero a great deal.)
White Zombie is from 1932.
I love this movie.
My cool dad took me to a midnight showing of this movie back in the late 1970s.
Excellent reaction! I got to interview this actress, Judith O'Dea, on my radio show 20 years ago, and she told me lots of interesting tidbits about filming this, including it was the first time there had been an interracial couple as the leads in a horror film, and very rare for any film at that time honestly, and that the "guts" the "zombies" were ripping apart were actual animal entrails dipped in chocolate syrup. Nom nom!
Those were bullet holes in the road sign at the beginning, not spatters of blood. That was common back in the day to go out in the country on a rural back road somewhere and use road signs for target practice. Use to see them a lot when I was growing up. Don't see that as much these days.
1:59 "they're coming to get you, Barbara"
is an iconic line like Schwarzenegger's
"I'll be back"
It was used in SHAWN OF THE LIVING DEAD and in numerous other movies.
It's been used as the title of a song, and it's been sampled in another.
the ending is a cinematic classic
What a pleasure to see someone watch this masterpiece that baked in zombie (ghoul) lore forever. I’ve been to the cemetery in PA from the opening scene. I saw this movie in theaters when it first came out. I was probably ten years old and my much older brother covered my eyes during certain scenes. As others have said, watch the 1990 version, it’s almost just as good.
You are one of the reasons Wednesdays are good. Thanks Kat. I think this is one of the first zombie movies ever made. Such a great classic. The remake from 1990 is good too.
The 90s remake was much better than I had expected.
Zombies pop up a little in films before this, but the first actual movie that centers around zombies is, I believe, White Zombie with Bela Lugosi.
@@roowasse8727 Thanks for that information. Always great to learn.
jrojas, I think that its the first zombie movie. patient zero. bonus.
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1. admit that you're a sinner.
2. realize that the penalty of sin is death and hell.
3. believe that Jesus died on the cross, was buried, then rose again to pay the penalty for sin.
4. trust Christ alone as your Savior.
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This was the first modern zombie movie. The slow walking, flesh eating, shoot the head variety. Before that zombies were voodoo stuff, basically a different genre.
And yes, Tom Savini's 1990 remake was quite good. I actually prefer it to the original.
Barbara sobbing "Please help me" as she gets slowly but inexorably dragged out the door and engulfed by the mob of zombies always broke my heart. When I was at a sci/fantasy bookstore waiting for Douglas Adams (author of "The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy") to arrive to promote and autograph "So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish," I saw a copy of the novelization of "Night of the Living Dead," and I happened to open it up to the part that described the popping sound of ligaments rupturing as the zombies tore Barbara's body apart, and that made me feel even sadder for her.
The novel elaborates on certain things not shown in the film such as *** spoiler alert for readers *** Ben receiving a bite on the arm when tussling with the little girl zombie. His fate then was doubly tragic because even if he was rescued alive he was ultimately doomed anyway.
@@Al_NERi Thanks for telling me! That that really changes my perspective on the story.
@@Al_NERi so him turning wasn't just from the remake huh
9:25 - Just to give you a looksy into the past, this scene was controversial because back then in the 60s, for a black man to slap a white women like that, on screen no less, was unheard of.
I only came across your channel today but as a horror film fanatic I love that those types of movies are what you're watching (mostly). Its a shame you haven't watched Dawn of the Dead (1978) yet. Other than the strange blue tint of the zombie's skin its still one of the best zombie films ever made.
"That was quite visceral."
Yep, that's why innards are called 'viscera'.
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Judith O’Dea , who played Barbara, when I was at the Terror Con convention in Orlando, for Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Her table was just across from mine, and she is such a kind and gentle Woman.
Kat! Thank you so much for watching this "Creature Feature"!!! This flick scared the hell outta me when I was a kid. Your reaction was so funny and so good! Made my day! And, like you, I love how zombies in this movie just "casually throw bricks through windows". =X-D That was good!
Now, let's have Kat watch the 1990's remake.
Great reaction ,Kat. Yes, this is a great movie hence it has so much love in the industry. There are so many references ! Anything involving zombies originated from this in some way. Great first of a kind 👍
I found you the first night you were on and now I can’t wait for WEDNESDAYS ! You have been knocking them out of the park Kat … definitely doing the classics of horror. There are 2 sequels to NOTLD … both “Dawn OTD” (1978) and also “Return Of The Living Dead “ ( 1985) directed by Dan O’Bannon . I’m sure these will lead you to another classic “ The Serpent and The Rainbow” (1988) (Wes Craven ) . I’m watching whatever you do … VERY smart picking & announcing a night (Wednesday). RUclipsr Steve Wallis just said he was about to call it quits at one point … but he started saying he would post every Thursday night … & that’s when his subs exploded to over a million . Congrats Kat and thank you !!! 🎃👻👽🛸🧟♀️🧟🧛♂️🎥🎞👍👍👍
HI FARMER STEVE!!! AAA THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!!! I remember you saying nice things here in the comments from the beginning. THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE on this epic journey with me!! And thank you AGAIN for your generosity!!! It’s above and beyond. I appreciate you very very much. The serpent and the rainbow I don’t think I have in my list yet! Adding it now! And holy moly!! It can be tough to keep up with, but I’m really determined to do it. I will search up other Steve!! Hehehe. Thank you again. FOR BEING HERE WITH ME WEDNESDAYS!!!! Kat:D
I’m so glad to see you watch this classic. It’s definitely a must watch for every October/spooky season!
Good reaction to a classic iconic horror film....you should do George Romero's other Zombie pictures in his original trilogy, Dawn Of The Dead (1978) & Day Of The Dead (1985). They are also classics in their own right.
16:14 You’re not wrong, and you bear a striking resemblance.
Great reaction!
22:51 'Everyone's just sitting and watching!!'
Look who's talking
You're exactly right, this movie was a total game-changer in horror. Still as powerful today as it was when it was first released. Definitely watch the 1991 remake! I don't normally like remakes, but that one is actually very good and had the participation of many of the film crew that did the original. There are a few significant changes to the story in the remake that keep it fresh.
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@@KatWatchesHorror Woah.
A hero.
Subscribed.
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@@KatWatchesHorror So I WAS right. The bastard almost got me, but he called himself KetWatches instead of KatWatches. He got a telegram channel too. Pretending to be you, and most likely telling people that his (your) camera is on the fritz or something, so he can't turn it on. And then after half an hour of back and forth typing you're practically handing him the cash. I assume that's how it works, but that's only a guess
@@KatWatchesHorror i went ahead and reported it, that's why it is now missing
This movie was done on a small budget. The guts used were actually pig guts for effect of looking like human guts . It set the standard for all other zombie genre movies and tv shows to follow
It's my tradition to watch this movie every Halloween. Timeless message
A good black and white one is "Carnival of Souls".
16:14 yes! Marylin Eastman is GORGEOUS!!!!
Karen was shuttin' it down 😂 I've seen this so many times but when it's on, I get stuck and I have to watch like that damn Ten Commandments movie
I'm new to your channel. I've been watching movies of all genre since I was a boy in the mid 60s. A few friendly suggestions you might consider:
The Exorcism of Emily Rose 2005
The Birds 1963
The Haunting 1963
Jaws 1975
Train to Busan 2016 there may be a English dubbed version somewhere
Carrie 1976
Suspiria 1977
17:44: Or multitask. Cutting while grinning and smiling, with wide open staring eyes.
Great reaction. Dawn of the Dead and Day of the Dead are two more of my favorite zombie movies and worth a watch.
Fun Fact: This movie was inspired by the book _I Am Legend_ by Richard Matheson.
Hiya Kat ☺️ This is an absolute classic! and such a bold movie for 1968 with Duane Jones in the lead role for this period of time in America and what a great job he does. He is widely credited as the first black actor in a horror film as the main character, so trail blazing stuff. There is a great use of inserted news clips and radio broadcasts to keep the audience informed as to why everything is happening and it’s a smart way to stretch the $125,000 budget for the movie without having to keep shifting locations which would have been expensive.
I think shooting in black and white was awesome as it adds to the creep factor (and most likely it was cheaper) and the dialogue is tight, well acted and it feels more like a play. Those zombie effects still look good today and you can see George A. Romero was going to be a master of his craft with this, his first film which he produced independently as well. Big risks all round with this one and boy did it pay off.
This is what l love about the horror genre, it pushes so many boundaries, can be so innovative in its story telling and taps into the social zeitgeist when required.
Another fabulous reaction Kat and l look for ward to the next upload ☺️👍🏼
However the reason he got the role is not because he was black. From what my memory it was luck, decent actor at the right time and spot. There have been a lot of re writing of the actual why he was picked. But from my memory at convention panels with the actors, it really was luck. They needed another actor. And that makes it even more interesting. It was not a political or social commentary. That was already in the movie (the zombies themselves, news broadcast, the mob hunting and killing zombies, the last-minute rewrite of the ending) script Romero had written.
@@0PsychosisMedia0 Ah indeed and it is such a wonderful performance and to be honest one of my favourite throughout the horror genre.
Indeed! I do remember that Jones was internally aware of certain scenarios in the movie. It just was played out as natural as possible.... survival mode. Yeah everyone in this movie did a hell of a job acting even though they were amateurs. It was a perfect on all aspects!
@@0PsychosisMedia0 Absolutely!
DIA 29/5 OLIVAIS THIS MOVIE WAS MAEE IN THE YEAR I WAS BORN (1968), SO NEVER KNOW! I'VE HEARD AND OWENED THIS IN DVD, AND WHEN I SAW IT I HAD NIGHTMARES FOR MONTHS AND MONTHS KNOWING THAT EVERYBODY DIES EVEN BEN, A CLASSIC FOR SURE NOW YEARS I FIRST SAW IT I STILL HAVE COLD CHILLS IN MY SPINE!
Love! your play by play style. And the up to the minute reactions to the ongoing plan. Very great channel!!
As a kid/ teenager zombies were my favorite too. I really wanted to be a zombie extra or eaten by zombies. I totally relate to you Kat
The nice thing about the radio is that it is essentially an exposition dump machine, but also logically tells the characters on what is happening outside of the house through the graveyard interaction that was set up at the start of the movie (but also hinted at off-screen, and seen with the multiple zombies gathering outside of the house), how to kill the zombies and where "sanctuaries" are, which helps both the storyline along and tells us everything we need to know regarding where the main character has to go/will go as soon as the credits roll.
The downside to that, of course, is that the radio attracts both unwanted human but also zombie attention.
This was way back then when simple horror storytelling told you SO MUCH without having to show everything. A lost art, unfortunately.
Adding that the 1990 remake is very good. And yes, Barbara reaches her limit and goes full Ripley about halfway through that one. She's played by the great Patricia Tallman in that one.
They remade this in the early 90's and only changed a few little things that made it stand out even against this classic. This movie is amazing, but I could rewatch the remake every week... it's THAT good.
Love watching you root for characters and give directions like "yeah, punch him right in the juicer". lol
This is such an absolute classic! I have a special double edition with the Original black & white and the colorized version on my DVD collection! You should watch "Rosemary's Baby" some day. It's another classic!
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I love how you hid the one zombie's rear end with a screencap of the original zombie lol
I first saw this on 'Creature Features" when I was a kid in Oakland. Hosted by Bob Wilkins on KTVU channel 2.
So glad that you have so many subscribers now. I really enjoyed the reaction. The good thing about this movie is that you don't have to worry about copyright strikes. It was never copywritten. So anyone can make a movie with the same name. This one is definitely a favorite for me. I am glad that you seem to have enjoyed it as well.
Awesome reaction video of this horror classic!!! I was 5-years old when this movie came out and can remember people saying this movie gave them nightmares!!
A few years ago I visited Evans City, PA, where this movie was filmed. Visited the cemetery and got to stand next to the headstone that Barbara hid behind and explored thecemetery. Went into town and there are some historical markers honoring this movie and "The Crazies" which was also filmed in that town. Got to see where the farmhouse used to be located as well - was awesome!!
Also, check out the 1990 remake version like other people have mentioned in various comments - I like it better than this version.
I saw this a few years ago & was so shocked & mad at the end when the hero guy gets killed.
I love it...your reactions first and then the movie. so glad i found your channel. Thanks.
That wasn't blood on the cemetery sign, that was shotgun damage. This was shot in rural Pennsylvania, and occasionally in rural areas where there's nothing to do, some people blast road signs cause there's nothing else to do. I live in rural Illinois and I've seen it.
You're a such a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing!
Another of my favorite zombie movies! The deaths of all the characters are so haunting, particularly Ben's and Helen's. Please watch Dawn of the Dead and Day of the Dead when you can! Romero's trilogy is filled with great characters and social commentary.
"They're coming to get you Barbara" classic line
Good to see you have such a nice amount of zombie films under your belt. Here's hoping you finish the Romero films!
I think it was around 1979 when I saw this on TV, and I was 12. I loved monster movies. But this one was a shocker amongst horror movies. It went beyond. It was too real. And, the way that opening scene just happens, and intensifies, and becomes that frantic chase towards the house, is wild.
One day, your intro greeting might say: “Hi, I’m Kat and I LOVE horror movies” 😀
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The OG modern zombie film that laid the groundwork for everything to follow. George Romero is one of my favorite directors
I would recommend The Silence of the Lambs, it’s not jump scary. Very suspenseful with excellent acting. Won 5 oscars in 1992
I met George A. Romero at a ComicCon, and I got the chance to talk to him for a while. Nicest man you could ever have met.
And Tarantino said the "A" is his name stood for, "A Fucking Genius!"
The remake in 1990 by Tom Savini is excellent too. It has some terrific differences but stays true to the whole concept.
Barbara started out strong but once she has to accept her brother is dead she just shuts down. The 1990 remake’s Barbara is a much better character, you should definitely check that remake out.
Aww, the good ol' times when Karen ate her father and murdered her mother, instead of demanding to speak to your supervisor...
Well, that's another classic for you, Kat, and and great reaction as always, keep up the good work, lady!
PS : I'll throw in my recurring suggestion, if I may : "Jacob's Ladder".
See you next week :)
Winding road... don't forget the opening scene of Jeepers Creepers...I live in West Central Florida and found out that scene was shot about 10 miles north of me.... scary stuff
Night of the Living Dead is great, but the follow up Dawn of the Dead (1978) was even better!
The song 'Aim For The Head' by Creature Feature uses parts of the news report. It's a pretty creepy (but fun) song.
Another great film and reaction. The director George Romero use to work for Mr. Rodgers and has said he was the first person to trust him to shoot film. You've got to watch the 90s remake of this, Dawn and Day of The Dead. Also dying to see you watch Phantasm from 1979. Enjoy your walk, looking forward to the next movie.
Phantasm would be great, but I think she would spend most of her time talking about the 70s hair styles
So many of the common "rules" of zombies come from here. The bite spreading it, eating the recently killed, being stopped by destruction of the head/brains.
Now you've seen the OG, you should go to the modern mastery of the genre, "Train to Busan" and have tissues ready.
About the blood stains on the sign, did you know black and white films often used chocolate syrup as blood since color came through better on screen than fake blood.
I freaking love Shaun of the Dead parodying this. “We’re coming to get you, Barbara!” 😂
Definitely worth watching both Dawn and Day of the Dead too. All excellent movies
The one rule Romero established that everyone seems to forget is that zombies are instinctively afraid of fire. Even Romero's own sequels don't bother to exploit that weakness.
Also, the body parts that the zombies were eating were pig parts from a butcher topped with Bosco brand chocolate syrup.
May I suggest _The Skeleton Key_ with Kate Hudson. The premise is: a disillusioned hospice nurse quits her job and starts working at a house in New Orleans as a caregiver for an elderly stroke victim, and not long after moving in she regrets ever setting foot there. (Don't let anybody spoil it for you!)
Kat’s teeth are so perfect. I rage in silent jealousy.
#1NJ Fan here. I ❤️ everything about your reactions 💯. Keep them coming please ☮️❤️😀.
The zombie at 6:55 is a co-writer, co-producer, the jerk father is another co-producer and the girl playing his daughter is his actual daughter!