We all have those film titles that we personally think are classics of the horror genre. But George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead (1968) truly is one of them that very few would disagree. Not only did it create a whole new sub-genre of films, but close to six decades later, the film is still a powerful tale, hitting many different triggers for the viewer. Sure, it is a zombie film, but there is so much more going on within that 90+ running time.

Coming out this December from Titan Books and author Simon Braund, we are getting Night of the Living Dead: The Official Story of the Film. This book is the “official retrospective” of the film, giving the readers a look into how a small group of independent filmmakers created one of the most influential horror films ever made. Through interviews, we get to hear from different cast members and from the production crews on how it got made. From getting investors, finding locations, to even getting a bunch of people to appear as the title creatures, all outside of the normal Hollywood system, shows the talent and devotion these people had.

This large 192-page book is filled with movie stills, on the set photos, some never published before, analysis of the original shooting script with notes from Romero himself, and even some of the memorabilia from over the years. It is a bit pricy, with a price tag of $50, but being an oversized hardcover edition, it just may be worth it.

If you are a horror fan, and a collector of reference books, this really is going to be a must for any library. There is a reason this film is still considered a classic, and this book looks to give some of those reasons why. You can order it either through Titan Books (click HERE) or through Amazon or finding it at one of your local brick-and-mortar stores. If they don’t have it, I’m sure they can order it for you.