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Australian one sheet, Night of the Living Dead
is a 1968 American independent horror film directed by George A. Romero. The image shows a poster for the movie, which is considered a cult classic and a revolutionary film in the horror genre.
The film, which was made on a low budget of around $114,000, tells the story of a group of survivors who barricade themselves in a farmhouse in rural Pennsylvania to fend off a horde of reanimated corpses. The film is credited with popularizing the modern depiction of zombies in popular culture and has been recognized for its social commentary, including the casting of a Black actor, Duane Jones, in the leading role during the Civil Rights era.
The film's poster, with its stark red background and screaming woman, is a recognized piece of horror movie art. Different versions of the poster exist, including original one-sheets from the 1968 and 1978 re-releases |
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