Night of the Living Dead is an American horror franchise created by filmmaker George A. Romero, beginning with the 1968 film of the same name. The series centers on outbreaks of the undead, commonly known as zombies, and the efforts of survivors to escape or endure a collapsing society. It explores themes of social breakdown, human conflict, survival, and the consequences of fear and violence. The franchise has inspired numerous films, remakes, and spin-offs, becoming one of the most influential works in the zombie horror genre.
Among its most notable installments are Night of the Living Dead (1968), which established the franchise's central premise, Dawn of the Dead (1978), set in a shopping mall during a zombie outbreak, and Day of the Dead (1985), which follows survivors in an underground military facility. Other entries include Land of the Dead (2005), Diary of the Dead (2007), and Survival of the Dead (2009). The original film has also inspired several remakes, including the 1990 version directed by Tom Savini and the 2006 film Night of the Living Dead 3D. The franchise also influenced The Return of the Living Dead (1985), a separate horror-comedy film directed by Dan O'Bannon that developed its own series and introduced a distinct portrayal of zombies.
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The scene were the hands break the door and try to get Homer is similar to the scene in Night of the Living Dead, where the zombies try to enter the farmhouse with the survivors.
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