Night of the Living Dead (1968 vs 1990)
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Episode Synopsis
This week the Hack or Slash team examines Night of the Living Dead (1968) and compares it to Tom Savini's 1990 remake. The group looks back at the historical impact of the original, examines how Savini's war experience impacted his work in film, and ponders whether vampires are just sexy zombies. This episode contains spoilers.
Movie Details
1968 IMDB
Run time: 1h 36m
Release Date: October 4, 1968 (USA)
1990 IMDB
Run Time: 1h 32m
Remake Release Date: October 19, 1990 (USA)
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