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MOVIE: “Night of the Living Dead” | Tupper Lake | Oct 30 to Nov 1, 2026


  • Adirondack State Theater 100 Park Street Tupper Lake, New York, 12986 United States (map)

Night of the Living Dead at Adirondack State Theater in Tupper Lake

Corpse in Night of the Living Dead

The undead.

Adirondack State Theater in Tupper Lake brings a landmark American horror film to the big screen: Night of the Living Dead.

For audiences seeking Halloween horror movies in the Adirondacks, George A. Romero’s unsettling classic offers something more enduring than seasonal jump scares: a tightly wound story about fear, survival, and people struggling to cooperate.

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A farmhouse becomes a fragile refuge.

After a terrifying encounter in a rural cemetery, Barbra escapes to an isolated farmhouse. Other survivors gather there as reports suggest an incomprehensible emergency: the dead are returning to life and attacking the living.

Ben takes practical steps to secure the house, but barricaded doors cannot resolve the disagreements inside. As the danger grows, the survivors must decide whom to trust and how to respond.

Romero builds suspense through the uneasy balance between an external threat and the human tensions that undermine everyone’s safety.

Watch the official trailer.

Preview Night of the Living Dead before its listed screening at Adirondack State Theater in Tupper Lake. The linked video introduces the film’s stark imagery and mounting dread.

Rural isolation, frightened survivors, and an approaching threat establish the film’s claustrophobic atmosphere.

Seeing Night of the Living Dead in this Adirondack theater lets those familiar images unsettle an audience again.

Independent filmmaking with lasting impact.

Directed by George A. Romero and written with John A. Russo, Night of the Living Dead stars Duane Jones as Ben and Judith O’Dea as Barbara. Karl Hardman plays Harry Cooper, whose competing ideas about survival intensify the farmhouse conflict.

Made independently in Pennsylvania, the film was Romero’s feature directing debut. Its black-and-white photography and stripped-down setting turn limited resources into a disturbing sense of immediacy. Jones’s central performance also gives the film a lasting place in discussions of race and representation in American cinema.

Why the original still matters.

The film’s great achievement is making ordinary surroundings feel suddenly unsafe. Its influence extends across generations of zombie movies, while its distrust, fractured cooperation, and uncertain information remain sharply recognizable.

A balanced viewing acknowledges its rough edges: some performances feel theatrical, and stretches of argument may test viewers accustomed to faster horror. Its violence and bleakness also make it a poor choice for anyone expecting a gentle Halloween matinee.

Its major recognition came through preservation: the Library of Congress selected Night of the Living Dead for the National Film Registry in 1999.

Night of the living dead zombies.

An afternoon at a small-town Adirondack cinema.

Small-town movie theaters make rediscoveries like this part of the Adirondacks’ cultural calendar. At Adirondack State Theater, the attraction is straightforward: a shared screen, an attentive audience, and a classic best seen without household distractions.

For movies playing in Tupper Lake, check the theater website or its Facebook page to confirm dates, the screening version, and ticket arrangements. Explore more hand-picked Adirondack events to round out the visit.

ADK Taste recommendation: A strong pick for horror fans curious about where modern zombie cinema began.

Screening FAQ.

What time is the screening, and what do tickets cost?‍ ‍

The supplied listing specifies 4 pm and $5 tickets.

Are the dates confirmed?‍ ‍

No. October 30–November 1, 2025, requires verification before publication.

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