I find this movie nostalgic and slightly hilarious. I can’t help but think of zombies in more of a cult classic/corny viewpoint, rather that actual horror.
The movie itself starts out in a graveyard where two characters encounter the first zombie, which nicely sets up the creepy feeling of the film. However, this is where it starts to get funny for me. The woman, Barbara, is pretty much constantly in hysterics and is utterly useless at all times. She finds herself in the house of a half eaten man and watches in paralyzed fear as more zombies approach her. The next character, Ben, is the one who has to step up and drag this waste of air of a woman back into the house.
It amuses me to watch this man take charge and board up the house while Barbara stares off into space as if she is just far too mentally weak to handle the situation. This movie was made in the 60’s and it’s pretty clear to see how women were portrayed in this time. I just can’t help but laugh and enjoy the carnage of zombie death.
Also a fun fact: I’ve actually been to the Evans City graveyard that they filmed this movie in. I was disappointed in the lack of flesh eaters.
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