Wow! Such a good movie.

Memorable, crazy movie

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

(Classic movie quote) - "They're coming for you, Barbara!" To fully appreciate and enjoy this documentary (that takes an in-depth look at the 1968 zombie-flick "Night Of The Living Dead" and the vast impact that it has had on the zombie genre ever since), I think one really needs to watch said-movie first in order to remain interested in this DVD's content.Through interviews (with, among others, a 73-year-old George Romero), as well as vintage film clips and stills galore, the viewer gets a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this classic, low-budget horror film (whose costs totalled $114,000) that was solely responsible for rebooting the tired zombie-movie genre, and, to date, has earned itself over $30 million.Naturally, there are people out there who want to read hidden, political messages into this film's gruesome, little story, especially since its protagonist was a black man who, at one point, actually resorted to slapping the face of a white woman.For the most part - I did not feel, in any way, let down by this 76-minute documentary. In its generally good-natured way, it certainly delivered the goods on a truly haywire movie that literally terrified me silly when I first saw it on late-night TV as an impressionable kid.

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD was the very first movie I ever bought (on Beta, for $50) and when I took it home to watch it- alone-, it spooked me so bad that I had to call up a buddy and have him come over to watch it with me. (And that was AFTER I'd seen it several times in theaters- at a midnight showing and on a double bill with the remake of INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS.) It remains, to this day, one of my all-time favorite films. Like the boxing documentary CHAMPIONS FOREVER, BIRTH OF THE LIVING DEAD delves into the turbulence of the 1960s that might've played a part in the overall FEEL of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. (And it's an even more valid approach to a fright film in THIS day and age, with the Middle Class literally having been CONSUMED by The Greedy Politicians and Lawyers who own and run this company- er, country...)I've long wondered why someone- the original creators themselves, for instance- hasn't made a movie about the making of a horror classic like NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. The behind-the-scenes contretemps (as chronicled in many a book and article and behind-the-scenes commentary over the years) would no doubt make for an interesting (and funny) film. Hell, I'd even settle for an audio autobiography by Romero: he has the easy-going conversational style that would make for a fascinating evening's listening. NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD still resonates with power because of its uncompromising integrity. Elvis Mitchell sums it up nicely in BIRTH OF THE LIVING DEAD: "It's completely terrifying- and the perfect ending." The bonus features on the DVD should've been incorporated into the documentary itself: an extended interview with Romero, a Monroeville Mall zombie walk with the late Bill Hinzman, and the audio from the June 6, 1970 Museum of Modern Art Q&A with Romero.

'BIRTH OF THE LIVING DEAD': Two and a Half Stars (Out of Five)Documentary on the making of the classic 1968 zombie film 'NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD'. It was directed by Rob Kuhns (making his feature film directorial debut). The movie features interviews with the director/writer of the zombie masterpiece (and it's many sequels), George A. Romero, and many others involved with the flick as well as several film aficionados and movie experts. I found it to be very informative but kind of boring.The documentary goes through the history of the entire production of 'NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD', starting with what Romero was doing before he even came up with the idea for the movie. It uses footage from the film (as well as other zombie flicks and TV shows it's inspired) mixed with current footage of people talking about the movie. Some of the people interviewed include actors Larry Fessenden, Elvis Mitchell and writer/producer Gale Anne Hurd. The interviewees talk about how ahead of it's time the film was as well as how it created an entire genre of movies (the zombie flick).'NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD' is obviously a great and classic film that did start a new genre as well as spawn some equally classic and groundbreaking sequels ('DAWN OF THE DEAD' and 'DAY OF THE DEAD' are two of my all-time favorite horror movies)! It is interesting to learn about the film, and how it was created, and this documentary is very informative but the whole way it's put together and presented is not very interesting or entertaining. It feels a lot more like a special feature, on a special edition DVD, than an actual movie (especially at it's 76 minute running length). I'm surprised this movie was released in any theaters at all. Not a complete waste of time but it's not a lot of fun either. It's definitely worth watching if you're a die-hard fan of the movie and/or the genre though.Watch our movie review show 'MOVIE TALK' at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny7Y7pgmZpA

Being the zombie aficionado that I am, of course I had to sit down and watch this as well.Despite being a documentary, then it was fun to watch, because you do get offered a very nice and detailed look into the makings of a movie that has defined a whole genre of movies to follow.It is clear that George A. Romero, the man and the myth, was a passionate front-runner for the zombie genre, and that without his timeless masterpiece, then the zombie genre would most likely have been something else entirely today.If you are not overly a fan of the zombie genre, then there is very little for you to find of use in this documentary.This is in every meaning of the word a true must watch for zombie fans out there. It is also innovating and inspirational, and might just spur on other directors in the making with a passion for the zombie genre.