Night of the Living Dead
Screening on Film
Directed by George Romero.
With Judith O’Dea, Duane Jones, Karl Hardman.
US, 1968, 35mm, black & white, 90 min.
Print source: HFA
With Judith O’Dea, Duane Jones, Karl Hardman.
US, 1968, 35mm, black & white, 90 min.
Print source: HFA
Z is for Zombies
Pittsburgh-based Romero implants significant political commentary within the usual gruesome fare of the zombie subgenre in this hugely popular horror film. Made with a local cast and crew for less than $200,000, much of its appeal emanates from its no-stone-left-unturned grossness and its tongue-in-cheek story line concerning recently dead bodies that return to life to kill the living in order to eat their flesh. The first horror film to feature an African-American actor (Duane Jones) in a leading role, Romero’s film shattered the conventions of the genre while raising prescient questions about race in America.
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The Last Laugh
Directed by F.W. Murnau, 1924
Live Piano Accompaniment by Yakov GubanovScreening on Film
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The Last Command
Directed by Josef von Sternberg, 1928
Live Piano Accompaniment by Yakov GubanovScreening on Film
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Trailers, Trailers, Trailers
Introduction by HFA Conservator Julie BuckScreening on Film
