Cinema Classics Number 19/Living Dead Crossover part 1 of 3 - "They’re coming to get you, Barbra…"

Spooky season is here, and Silver Screen is kicking it off with something big: a crossover deep dive into George A. Romero’s legendary Living Dead Trilogy. This week we're kicking things off on Cinema Classics. Mike and D.K. are joined by our own Sci-Fi/Scream Queen and zombie fangirl "Nita of the Living Dead" to tackle the one that started it all: Night of the Living Dead (1968). From its scrappy independent origins to its seismic cultural impact, we explore how Romero’s debut redefined horror, created the modern zombie, and still shocks nearly six decades later. We dig into the film’s production, themes, performances, legacy—and decide if it still deserves its reputation as a cornerstone of horror cinema. Board up the windows and doors, stay out of the cellar and join us as we enter the darkest night...

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"Yeah, they're dead. They're... all messed up."