Night of the Animated Dead
Night of the Animated Dead

Night of the Animated Dead

2021Movie70 minEnglish

An animated retelling of ‘Night of the Living Dead’, in which a group of people in a rural farmhouse struggle to survive the threat of bloodthirsty zombies.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Google Users74%
Director: Chad Michael WardGenres: Animation, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

This animated horror film reimagines George A. Romero's classic zombie apocalypse. When the dead begin to rise, a small group of survivors, led by Barbara and Ben, must band together to fight for their lives. Trapped in a farmhouse, they face overwhelming odds as the relentless undead crowd threatens to break through.

Critical Reception

Night of the Animated Dead received a mixed-to-positive reception, with critics often praising its ambitious animation and the unique take on a beloved classic. However, some found the animation style inconsistent or felt it didn't fully capture the grit of the original. Audience reactions were similarly divided, appreciating the novelty but divided on the execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative animation and voice acting, particularly Bruce Campbell's contribution.
  • Criticized by some for not fully recapturing the raw terror and social commentary of the original.
  • Seen as an interesting experiment in adapting a horror classic through a different medium.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an interesting and often fun watch, with many appreciating the voice cast and the animation's effort to adapt the iconic story. Some viewers felt it lacked the visceral impact of the original, but most agreed it was a worthy animated tribute.

Fun Fact

The film was announced as the first in a planned series of animated Romero zombie remakes, though further installments have yet to materialize.

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