The film Night of the Living Dead was directed by George A. Romero and marked a seminal moment in horror cinema, recognized for its impact on the zombie genre.
Night of the Living Dead was released to theaters, quickly gaining notoriety and establishing itself as a cult classic despite an initial limited release.
Due to an error in copyright notice, Night of the Living Dead fell into the public domain, affecting its distribution and rights management for decades.
The film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.