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Night of the Living Dead (1990)

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Makeup wizard Tom Savini's color remake of George A. Romero's 1968 classic follows the original almost shot-for-shot, so quality comparisons are somewhat pointless. The film was clearly made for younger viewers who refuse to watch black-and-white films, no matter how good they may be. The result is passable, but the very fact that the original was made 22 years before makes this version seem almost dated in its restraint. By the time of its release, Romero had already geometrically raised the

R, 1 hr. 32 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Horror

George A. Romero

Sep 6, 2000

21st Century Film Corporation

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All Critics (35) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (22) | Rotten (10) | DVD (7)

If you can detach yourself from the original, you may just have a blast with this one...

October 2, 2010 Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed | Comment
Cinema Crazed

This Night barely musters the energy to pass for a rank special effects showcasing.

July 3, 2007 Full Review Source: Projection Booth | Comment
Projection Booth

Completely unnecessary but not-terrible remake tells the exact same story with a few twists.

April 9, 2007 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | Comment
eFilmCritic.com

Now THIS is how to do a remake!

September 7, 2004 Comment (1)
New Times

I liked this remake. Had a nonstop energy and slight twists on the original.

August 14, 2003 Comment
About.com

As far as unnecessary remakes go, this one isn't bad.

July 16, 2003 Comment
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Audience Reviews for Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead (1990), just like the original, have a very good screenplay, and show more action and scary moments with the special effects, Tom Savini's direction help, a lot too this fun remake from George A. Romero's 1968 classic. Fresh.

June 26, 2011
Lucas Martins

Super Reviewer

Reasonably good remake of the influencial original from '68. Manages to achieve the same atmosphere as the first and attempts to out-do it in terms of the gory content, which it just about manages despite it being cut to please the MPAA. The film also features some of the best looking Zombies ever to appear in the

May 3, 2007
WrenchLT
Lee ?

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    1. Johnnie: They're coming to get you, Barbara, there's one of them now!
    – Submitted by Jimmy G (3 months ago)

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