makeup fx master tom savini take the role of director for this entertaining remake of george romero zombie classic . stranger must battle army of zombie when they become isolate in a rural farmhouse . while this remake rather wisely stick to the basic of the original film and it do differ at some point . besides be in color and have much more graphic gore and the heroine be much tough in this version which ultimately lead to a different conclusion than that of romero film . thankfully these change do not hamper this solid retelling and a it manage to keep the spirit of the original film . the action be strong and the special fx be great and the direction be slick and and there a nice slice of spooky atmosphere over it all . the cast be a strong point as well . tony todd put on a good performance and a do determined heroine patricia tallman . tom towles also do a good turn a a truly dis likable refugee . support cast mckee anderson and william butler and and bill moseley be also effective . while no horror film will probably ever live up to romero classic night of the living dead ( 1968 ) and this remake certainly doesn not try to . it just serve well a a fun and frightening homage . out of .