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Ella Mae Smith, who played one of the flesh-eating zombies in Night of the Living Dead, passed away yesterday at the age of 93.

A lifelong resident of Evans City, Pa, she and her husband, Philip Smith, lived in a home right in front of the farmhouse where the movie was filmed. They were sitting in the front yard one day when a car pulled up and asked them if they wanted to be in a movie. Ella Mae persuaded Philip, and they both appeared as ghouls.

40 years after her lone acting role, Smith was interviewed in the documentary One for the Fire: The Legacy of Night of the Living Dead. She also appeared in the doc Autopsy of the Dead and the featurette Walking Like the Dead.

The official Night of the Living Dead Facebook wrote, “For at least the past 20 years, Ella Mae Smith has been the beloved local...

20th Century Studios’ and New Regency’s Barbarian Arrives on Digital October 25: "20th Century Studios and New Regency present Barbarian, the scariest movie of the year. From writer/director Zach Cregger, and noted horror producer Roy Lee comes a film both critics and audiences are raving about. The “exquisitely crafted scary story” is Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes™ and fans can enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus features when the film arrives on all major digital platforms October 25."

Film Synopsis

Arriving in Detroit for a job interview, a young woman books a rental home. But when she arrives late at night, she discovers that the house is double booked and a strange man is already staying there. Against her better judgement, she decides to spend the evening, but soon discovers that there’s a lot more to fear than just an unexpected house guest. From 20th Century Studios and New Regency, Barbarian stars Georgina Campbell,...

Earlier this month, we shared the news that Image Ten is teaming up with Fathom Events and Living Dead Media to bring George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead back to theaters, but that's not the only way fans can celebrate the movie's 50th anniversary, as Image Ten is also joining forces with Fantasm Media for 50 Years of Night: The Official Night of the Living Dead Magazine:

Press Release: Fantasm Media Announces 50 Years of Night: The Official Night of the Living Dead Magazine!

Fifty years ago, a small, tight-knit group of Pittsburgh area filmmakers changed cinema forever. Led by director George A. Romero, they created one of the most important American films of all time. Fantasm Media is beyond proud to join forces with Image Ten to create the official magazine to mark this historic anniversary. This very special issue will include brand new, exclusive interviews with cast...