Cinematic Doctrine

Night of the Living Dead (1968) - Distilled Social Philosophy


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MOVIE DISCUSSION: 

Shirleon and Kathryn join Melvin to discuss George Romero's groundbreaking, culture-making horror feature Night of the Living Dead (1968)! From its rich characters to the longstanding influence of horror in US culture and abroad, the gang explores the ins-and-outs of this undeniable classic! 

Topics:

  • (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 36-minutes discussing the concept of "Cursed Actors", actors like Jared Leto who had a meteoric rise but then started to be in bad movies, showcase bad performances, or simply give the general populace "the ick", and our thoughts on a few of these figures. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 
  • George Romero's impact on the horror genre cannot be understated. 
  • The film has a lot in common with natural-disaster movies where-in its characters are stuck trying to figure out how best to survive.
  • Shirleon previously disliked the character of Barbra. Now? She stan Barbra!
  • Melvin feels horror movies are quintessential to the America experience.
  • How the film is like a social microcosm.
  • Talking about Harry Cooper, a character who may be more complex than people initially believe.
  • Chattin' the nightmarish "zombie feast" and how the entire third-act is a crazy escalation.
  • Talking the incredibly evocative ending.

Recommendations:

  • You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron (2023) (Novel)
  • Squirrels at the window (YouTube)
  • Tales from the Hood (1995) (Movie)

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