SAT 7 OCT
Coming Soon to
Cinema Salem
96 mins |
Rated
TBC
Directed by George A. Romero
Starring Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Marilyn Eastman, Karl Hardman, Judith Ridley, Keith Wayne
George A. Romero's seminal film is not only a DIY masterpiece that transcends genre, it's one of the most important films ever made.
Released in 1968, its themes and ubiquity has woven itself into the very fabric America's DNA. The film depicts a Black man in the hero role, unheard of for a moment in time where the country was literally tearing itself apart over racial tensions, uprisings, and political fatigue.
In ways both deliberate and unintentional, Romero's Living Dead struck at the very heart of the nation's anxieties, giving birth to a brand new monster and a genre within and upon itself.
If you've seen it a dozen times, or none at all, Night of the Living Dead is required viewing for every cinephile citizen.
* This screening is in partnership with the annual Zombiewalk taking place on Saturday, October 7, 11am at Salem Common. Free passes available to those who dress up and participate.
** Special $8 tickets for Essex County residents with proof of address.
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George A. Romero's seminal film is not only a DIY masterpiece that transcends genre, it's one of the most important films ever made.
Released in 1968, its themes and ubiquity has woven itself into the very fabric America's DNA. The film depicts a Black man in the hero role, unheard of for a moment in time where the country was literally tearing itself apart over racial tensions, uprisings, and political fatigue.
In ways both deliberate and unintentional, Romero's Living Dead struck at the very heart of the nation's anxieties, giving birth to a brand new monster and a genre within and upon itself.
If you've seen it a dozen times, or none at all, Night of the Living Dead is required viewing for every cinephile citizen.
* This screening is in partnership with the annual Zombiewalk taking place on Saturday, October 7, 11am at Salem Common. Free passes available to those who dress up and participate.
** Special $8 tickets for Essex County residents with proof of address.