Night of the Living Dead

Writing Quality: This is a psychological horror film that focuses on the theme of survival. The script is simple but driven. Characters each have their unique traits, which makes the dynamic interesting and the internal and external conflicts ever-growing. The ending, however, is a bummer.

Scare Factor: Not too scary. Two mild jump-scares. The zombies are super slow because they're dead (which sounds logical). What's scarier is being trapped in a house unable to escape as the undead close in on everyone. And the escalating tension between MC Ben and Mr. Cooper, who is a pathetic coward whose best quality is complaining.

Content (sex, language, & violence): No sex. You see the backside of a nude zombie. I don't remember any language. The violence is mild and off-screen until the final scenes, which get pretty intense and slightly graphic.

Values: Protecting others. Defending one's freedom and life.

Acting: Decent, nothing spectacular as the story is about the plot more than anything.

Bonuses: “I think you complain just to hear yourself talk”—best line!😆

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