We go back to black and white for this famous independent horror film directed by George Romero . The special effects are limited but it certainly scores for atmosphere and tension plus a bleakly ironic ending.
Barbara and John are siblings visiting their father's grave when they are attacked by a zombie and John is killed. Barbara flees to a house where she meets Ben ( Duane Jones) and subsequently some more refugees hiding in the cellar. A horde of flesh-eating zombies lay siege to the house but the group are in as much danger from each other.
Judith O Dea ( as Barbara )
Sex : No
Death : Torn apart by the zombies
Judith was mainly a stage actress and didn't make another screen appearance for a decade after this . She then retired to raise a family and start her own company O Dea Communications. Over the last decade she has embraced the legacy and appeared in a number of modern horror films. She is now 72.
Marilyn Eastman ( as Helen Cooper )
Sex : No
Death : Stabbed with a trowel by her zombie daughter
Marilyn was actor-producer Karl Hardman's girlfriend and had many other roles on the set such as props and make-up. Most of her acting has been in training films produced by their company. She is now 83.
Judith Ridley ( as Judy )
Sex : No
Death : Immolated in an exploding car
Judy was the receptionist for Hardman's company. She later arranged food for commercials. She is now 71.
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