Night of the Living Dead (1968)
English · Horror / Thriller · 96 min · M
★ 7.6 Solid 2,845 ratings
Released 4 Oct 1968
Page updated 5 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences love it.
Audience★ 7.6 from 2,845 ratings on TMDB
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Night of the Living Dead is streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now, Bloodstream.
What the audience says
Night of the Living Dead sits near the top of English films on audience ratings. It carries a 7.6/10 on TMDB across 2,845 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Should you spend 96 minutes on it?
96 minutes of English horror with a thriller streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- It rates 7.6/10 on 2,845 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
A ragtag group barricade themselves in an old Pennsylvania farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls ravaging the Northeast.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 36m — short |
| Watch with family? | M · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Horror / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
George A. Romero
Cast
Judith O'Dea
Barbra
Duane Jones
Ben
Marilyn Eastman
Helen Cooper
Karl Hardman
Harry Cooper
Judith Ridley
Judy
Keith Wayne
Tom
Where to watch in Australia
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Frequently asked
Is Night of the Living Dead worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 7.6/10 on audience ratings. 96 minutes of English horror with a thriller streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
Where can I watch Night of the Living Dead?
You can stream Night of the Living Dead in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now, Bloodstream, Brew.
When is Night of the Living Dead coming to streaming?
Night of the Living Dead is already streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now, Bloodstream, Brew.
Is Night of the Living Dead family friendly?
Night of the Living Dead is rated M. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Night of the Living Dead in?
Night of the Living Dead is an English film (Horror / Thriller).
