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RIP: George Kosana (!1935-2016) from NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD

I am a little late with this but George Kosana who played the sheriff in the original Night of the Living Dead died on December 30, 2016, aged 81. I got to know Mr. Kosana a bit and always enjoyed talking with him about the movie. He is responsible for the line “They're Dead. They're All Messed Up.” Next to "They're coming to get you Barbara!" the most memorable lines from Night of the Living Dead.

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That was, and still is, quite the movie, Scott.

I believe the lead actor, Duane Jones, ended being an acting teacher.

Unfortunately, Mr. Jones passed away in 1988.

It is a great film on several levels. Jones was a teacher at a college on Long Island - a friend of mine worked there. There is a neat interview here:

Duane Jones final interview 1988

"..But, the cellar is the safest place!..."

Thank you, Eric.

Thank you, Eric, that is great I did not realize he did an interview.   

Thank you, Christopher, when you consider on how little budget they had the impact even today is great.  Duane Jones was about the only cast member that I never met. 

Now that's cool, Scott.

When I first watched it in 1969 I believe, I was stunned when "Ben" was killed at the end.

I was so pissed off after all "Ben" went through.

The movie was pretty unique at the time for having a black actor as the leading man and hero in an all white film. Still scarey after all these years. A couple of the actors will be at Chiller theater.

Yes it was the first "mainstream" horror movie I think to have a black leading man.  I always thought it too bad Jones did not do more because he was a very good actor.  Judith O'Dea, Marilyn Eastman, Kyra Schon, Judith Ridley and a few "living dead" are all that remain. Chilly Billy Cardille also died in 2016 he was always a very friendly guy.  Judith O'Dea still looks amazing and is a wonderful person.

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