Night of the Living Dead is a landmark 1968 American independent horror film directed by George A. Romero, who also served as cinematographer and editor, and written by Romero and John A. Russo. Produced by Russell W. Streiner and Karl Hardman for Image Ten, the film had its Pittsburgh premiere on October 2, 1968, and runs approximately 96 minutes. Although it was made on a remarkably small budget, generally reported between about $114,000 and $125,000, it became one of the most