Season 7 Episode 19 - Halloween Special - Night of the Living Dead (1968)

️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 19: Halloween Speical: Night of the Living Dead (1968)This week, Dangerous Dave goes black-and-white, bleak, and brilliant as he unearths the film that started it all — George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead.Back in 1968, this low-budget indie flick rewrote horror history, changed how monsters were portrayed, and gave birth to the modern zombie as we know it. Shot on a shoestring, packed with social commentary, and drenched in dread, Night of the Living Dead became one of the most influential films ever made — and the spark that ignited a cultural phenomenon.In this episode, Dave digs deep into:️ What Happened Way Back When (1968) – 5 fun facts about the biggest songs, movies, and TV shows from the year the undead rose.‍♂️ The Dangerous Deep Dive – the full story of how Romero and a group of friends in Pittsburgh created a cinematic revolution on a tiny budget. Cast & Characters – from Duane Jones’ groundbreaking performance as Ben to Judith O’Dea’s terrified Barbara. Plot Summary – a scene-by-scene breakdown of the film’s tense, claustrophobic storytelling and that unforgettable, haunting ending. Fans & Critics – how the movie shocked audiences, sparked outrage, and later earned its place in the Library of Congress. Legacy of the Dead – how Night influenced everything from The Walking Dead to modern survival horror games.⚔️ Retro Rumble – Night of the Living Dead vs. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: two low-budget nightmares that changed cinema forever. Back in the Ads – the grainy 60s commercials you’d have seen if you were watching this on late-night TV. Dangerously Underrated – the film’s use of race and social tension in 1968 America — bold, raw, and decades ahead of its time. One Season Wonder – a forgotten 60s or early 70s horror anthology show that deserved more love (with 5 freaky facts).⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than – Better than Plan 9 from Outer Space, worse than The Exorcist — because not even zombies can match full-blown demonic terror.It’s moody, monstrous, and masterfully made — the film that redefined what horror could be, even when Hollywood wasn’t paying attention.Next week, things get… painfully dark as we dive into 1987’s Hellraiser — where pleasure and pain mix, and the Cenobites come calling. "They’re coming to get you, listener… but don’t worry — Dangerous Dave’s got snacks."