'Night of the Living Dead' to Receive Unexpected Remake
When looking at the overall trajectory of American film, few movies have managed to accomplish as much as George A. Romero's wildly influential horror movie, Night of the Living Dead.
Arriving in theaters in 1968, Night of the Living Dead single-handedly redefined what horror could look like in mainstream film, transforming the entire horror landscape (as well as low-budget independent filmmaking in the process).
Set against the backdrop of a global zombie apocalypse, Night of the Living Dead most famously served as the prototypal zombie movie of the modern era, influencing everything from Shaun of the Dead to the popular Resident Evil horror games in the process.
Like the titular creatures that menace the hapless human survivors in the film, it now seems that the living dead are officially set to return in an upcoming Night of the Living Dead remake set for release later this year.
As seen in a recent trailer for the film shared on YouTube, the new Night of the Living Dead acts as a modern-day retelling of the original movie. Starring Vivica A. Fox, Brittany Underwood, Richard Gabai, Dee Wallace and the late Robert Carradine, the film is likely to release later this year, although full details about the movie's release are yet to be announced.
Of course, with the original Night of the Living Dead's success back in the late 1960s, it's hardly a surprise that the franchise remains alive and well nearly six decade later.
Along with a steady supply of sequels (including the equally well-loved Dawn of the Dead), Romero's film also provided the inspiration for several remakes over the years, including a 1990 version directed by horror legend Tom Savini.
To day, however, none of these remakes have come close to rivaling the success of the original, as seen through the numerous accolades Night of the Living Dead has received in the decades since its release.
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This story was originally published April 15, 2026 at 8:46 AM.