Night of the Living Dead is a 1968 horror film directed by George A. Romero. The film follows a group of strangers who are trapped in a rural Pennsylvania farmhouse during a zombie apocalypse. As the night wears on, tensions rise, and the group is forced to fight for their survival against the flesh-eating undead who surround the house. Shot in black and white on a low budget, the film is notable for its gritty, documentary-like style, its graphic violence, and its social commentary on issues such as race, gender, and the Vietnam War. Night of the Living Dead has become a classic of the horror genre, and its influence can be seen in countless zombie films and TV shows that have followed in its wake.