Question 1

Why did George A. Romero choose Evans City Cemetery for the opening scene?

Accepted Answer

Romero chose Evans City Cemetery primarily for its isolated location on a hill in a wooded area, which provided privacy from onlookers and police. Ironically, it has since become a popular tourist destination.

Question 2

What surprising food prop was used for the zombies' cannibalistic scenes?

Accepted Answer

When zombies are shown eating bodies in a burnt-out truck, they were actually eating roast ham covered in chocolate sauce. The filmmakers joked it made them look so sickly that zombie makeup was almost unnecessary.

Question 3

How did the filmmakers decide on cannibalism as the zombies' shocking behavior?

Accepted Answer

When the writers decided to base the film on zombies, they brainstormed what would be most shocking for zombies to do to people and settled on cannibalism.

Question 4

What is the basic survival scenario in Night of the Living Dead?

Accepted Answer

Several people barricade themselves inside a rural house to survive the night as the dead come back to life and eat the living. The film has been remastered for 4K UHD.

Question 5

Which festival screened Night of the Living Dead in 2018?

Accepted Answer

The film was screened at the Olhar de Cinema - Curitiba International Film Festival in 2018.

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