
A late‑night drive brings Barbara and her younger brother Ben to a remote farmhouse, seeking shelter from a sudden, violent storm. Inside they meet a wary group of strangers—an older man, a young couple, a drifter, and a skeptical local—each nursing their own secrets. When the power flickers and the wind howls, a corpse in the cellar stirs, and the dead begin to rise, turning the quiet homestead into a desperate battlefield.
As the night wears on, the survivors must confront not only the relentless, mind‑less horde outside but also the fragile cracks in their own trust. The claustrophobic darkness amplifies every creak and gasp, making every decision feel like a matter of life or death. Listeners are drawn into a tense, gritty struggle that explores fear, humanity, and the thin line between order and chaos.
Language
en
Duration
~20 minutes (19K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Oct 17, 2007
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1940–2017
Best known for reinventing the zombie movie, this independent filmmaker turned low-budget horror into sharp, unforgettable social satire. His films mixed shocks, dark humor, and a skeptical eye on modern life, and their influence still reaches far beyond the genre.
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