The term zombie was later used by fans and critics to refer to these flesh-eating creatures.

Source:Monsters and Mad Scientists: A Cultural History of the Horror Movie.

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The zombies shuffle out of the woods at nighttime in Night of the Living Dead.

George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead did more than just invent the modern zombie, it revolutionized the horror genre. Following a small group of humans who hide in a secluded farmhouse when the dead begin to rise and crave human flesh, Night of the Living Dead examines the relationship between humanity and paranoia in times of crisis.

zombies walking in a field in Night of the Living Dead.

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