Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Strangers barricade themselves in a farmhouse, facing relentless flesh-eating ghouls and bleak, chilling suspense.
A ragtag group barricade themselves in an old Pennsylvania farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls ravaging the Northeast.
How intense is Night of the Living Dead?
Night of the Living Dead is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch.
What Night of the Living Dead feels like
- Tone
- grittybleaksuspensefulchilling
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Night of the Living Dead
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Night of the Living Dead for you?
Is Night of the Living Dead scary?
Yes, properly. Night of the Living Dead is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Night of the Living Dead gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Night of the Living Dead sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is Night of the Living Dead?
Night of the Living Dead runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream Night of the Living Dead?
Night of the Living Dead is streaming on Max, Peacock, AMC+ and Criterion.
Does Night of the Living Dead have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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