R.I.P. Karl Hardman | Night of the Living Dead

Horror meets social commentary | Night of the Living Dead | John A. Russo

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"Night of the Living Dead (1968) ... George A. Romero ... 20th Century Fox (2004)"

20th Century Fox presents "NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD" (Released: 1 October 1968) (96 mins) (Fully Restored/Dolby Digitally Remastered) --- now in COLOR and Glorious Black and White --- Night of the Living Dead is a seminal 1968 black-and-white independent horror film directed by George A. Romero --- Early drafts of the script were titled Monster Flick, but it was known as Night of Anubis and Night of the Flesh Eaters during production --- The film stars Duane Jones as Ben and Judith O'Dea as Barbra --- The plot revolves around the mysterious reanimation of the dead and the efforts of Ben, Barbra and five others to survive the night while trapped in a rural Pennsylvania farmhouse.

Under George A. Romero (Director / Screenwriter / Short Story Author / Cinematographer / Editor), Karl Hardman (Producer / Makeup), Russ Streiner (Producer), John A. Russo (Screenwriter), Vincent Survinski (Production Designer), Marilyn Eastman (Makeup), Tony Pantanello (Special Effects), Regis Survinski (Special Effects) - - - - The story line and plot, Zombies represent a slow moving enemy --- It is easy to escape them, just watch out for your own mistakes, as the zombies will capitalize on them --- One of the best aspects of this film is the lead character, as director Romero presents an intelligent non stereotypical black actor in this cult favorite ---. this is one of the best horror films ever. Romero's direction is outstanding --- His ability to take a small budget and turn it into a stratospherically giant film is unparalleled.

the cast includes:
Duane Jones - Ben
Judith O'Dea - Barbara
Karl Hardman - Harry
Marilyn Eastman - Helen
Keith Wayne - Tom
Judith Ridley - Judy
Kyra Schon - Karen
Russ Streiner - Johnny
George A. Romero - Washington Reporter
John A. Russo - Zombie in House (uncredited) / Washington Military Aide
Charles Craig - Newscaster
Rossie Harris
Bill Hinzman - Cemetery Zombie
John Simpson

Romero produced the film on the small budget of $114,000, but after a decade of theatrical re-releases it had grossed an estimated $12 million in the United States and $30 million internationally --- Night of the Living Dead was strongly criticized at the time of its release for its graphic content, but three decades later the Library of Congress entered it into the United States National Film Registry with other films deemed "historically, culturally or aesthetically important."

The culture of Vietnam-era America had a tremendous impact on the film --- It is so thoroughly laden with critiques of late-1960s American society that one historian described the film as "subversive on many levels." --- While not the first zombie film made, Night of the Living Dead influenced countless films and is perhaps the defining influence on the modern pop-culture zombie archetype --- The film is the first of five Dead films (completed or pending) directed by Romero --- It has been remade twice, in 1990 and in 2006.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
1. Includes All-New Color Version and Resored Black and White Version.
2. Audio Commentary byt Mike Nelson of TV's "Mystery Science Theater 3000"
3. "Separated at Death" - Celebrity Zombie Game
4. Vintage Horror Trailers

Legend Films can restore, colorize and release many of the classic earliest black and white films --- a patented coloring and remastering process makes each film picture perfect plus more vivd than ever --- no one can resist collecting every title that Legend Films releases --- The Legend Films edition of the film contains both colorized and black and white versions of the aforementioned director's cut and a humorous audio commentary track by Michael J. Nelson, a former writer and host of Mystery Science Theater 3000 --- The comedian mocks the low budget film's flaws in the style of an episode of the series.

Hats off and thanks to Barry B. Sandrew Ph.D. (Founder, COO & CTO) and his Legend Films Staff --- looking forward to more high quality releases from the vintage era of the '20s, '30s & '40s --- order your copy now from Amazon where there are plenty of copies available on DVD --- if you enjoyed this title, why not check out Legend Films where they are experts in releasing long forgotten films and treasures to the collector.

Total Time: 96 mins on DVD ~ 20th Century Fox. ~ (9/07/2004)

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R.I.P. Karl Hardman

Though it was last month,I found out today that Karl Hardman
has passed on. For those of you who do not recognize the
name he will always be famous for the GREAT performance
of the jerk husband/father in N.O.T.L.DEAD who's famous line
was....THE CELLER! It's the safest place!!! He not only
was a gifted make up artist,but for not being a actor blew
the pants off big bankable actors I've seen with just his
soul performance in the immortal N.O.T.L.D. When I first
read the news I said NO! For I really liked him. He will
always be a part of us and for you DIE HARD HORROR fanatics
you can really see him for who he was in the 25th anniversary
edit. only avail.on VHS but for low $$$ and worth a look to
see how he did the make-up and his input. Speaking of input
buy N.O.T.L.D. millennium edition it is the ultimate version.
It has commentary from almost everyone involved in the film
and it is priceless. I myself am a avid FRIGHT fanatic and
proudly own Sir Romero's N.O.T.L.D. it is SOOOO influential
to our GREATEST Decades of CREEPERS the 70's and 80's!
My fav. scene will be the truck after the fire and the Zombie
Ghouls fighting over the intestine's and the zombie girl in
hospital gown doing the shuffle walk while eating a arm.
Say it now without hesitation NIGHT of the LIVING DEAD
is ONE of thee GREATEST HORROR films of ALL time!
Also like to point out the zombie girl with the
immortal look of the hair covering left eye and the
famous garden trowel scene is no other than Kyra Schon
and she is the loving daughter of Karl Hardman.
Please own the NIGHT!!! IT IS A MUST!

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Horror meets social commentary

This is a classic and really the grand-daddy of the modern zombie movies. "Night of the Living Dead" is the most serious of the Romero Quartet (Night, Dawn of the Dead, Day of the Dead & Land of the Dead). Night, like Robert Wise's "The Haunting", is shot in B/W, and this adds dramatically to the feel of the film. Compare the B/W version to the colorized version and it's clear which one is more cinematically creative (the former!!). Well scripted and acted, Night is a must see during the Halloween season. The end sequence is the most disturbing - not gore-filled or scary, but disturbing - in the way the end of American History X is disturbing (racial prejudice being at the heart of both!). If you want a more "fun" zombie movie I suggest Dawn of the Dead - some really hilarious social commentaries on consumer America, or try the more recent and splendid homage to the living dead movies, Shaun of the Dead! 4 Stars.

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Zombies! Brainssssss! Run away. Aim for the head.

You get the picture.

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