In this short Cinemax “Max Zooms In” featurette, legendary filmmaker George A. Romero reflects on the lasting impact of Night of the Living Dead and the world of horror cinema he helped change forever.
Filmed partly in the iconic Evans City Cemetery, the featurette places Romero back in one of the most recognisable locations from Night of the Living Dead — the very place where audiences first heard those unforgettable words:
“They’re coming to get you, Barbra…”
The segment looks back at Romero’s groundbreaking 1968 classic, while also touching on Dawn of the Dead and the evolution of his living dead legacy. For fans, it’s a wonderful glimpse of Romero discussing the films in locations deeply connected to their history.
The featurette also includes a special visit to the original Night of the Living Dead farmhouse location, where Romero is joined by local Evans City resident and film ghoul Ella Mae Smith. Ella Mae lived near the farmhouse site and became a beloved part of the film’s extended history, making this moment a touching reunion between Romero, the community, and the place where the dead first rose.
For fans of Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, George Romero, and the history of independent horror cinema, this short feature is a fascinating little time capsule — one that brings us back to Evans City, the cemetery, the farmhouse, and the origins of the modern zombie film.
The dead still walk… and the legacy still lives.
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