Show Notes Episode Synopsis

This week the Hack or Slash team examines Night of the Living Dead (1968) and compares it to Tom Savini's 1990 remake. The group looks back at the historical impact of the original, examines how Savini's war experience impacted his work in film, and ponders whether vampires are just sexy zombies. This episode contains spoilers.

Movie Details

1968 IMDB

Run time: 1h 36m

Release Date: October 4, 1968 (USA)

1990 IMDB

Run Time: 1h 32m

Remake Release Date: October 19, 1990 (USA)

Mentioned in the Episode

• Fresh Eyes - Andy Grammar
• I Am Legend (Novel)
• Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
• Bonus Patreon Episode - Horror Noire Episode

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