10 Horror Movies Where The Monster Isn’t The Scariest Part

10. Night Of The Living Dead

George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead didn't just pioneer what would become the zombie subgenre, but it also highlighted that people can be their own worst enemies, too.

The story begins with Ben and a group of strangers being attacked by reanimated corpses, urging them to seek refuge in a nearby farmhouse. Ben boards up the windows and doors to keep the flesh-eating ghouls at bay while he formulates a long-term plan. Despite facing an unprecedented threat, Ben shows formidable inner strength, taking control of the situation and devising practical solutions to secure the safety of the group.

But Ben's actions are all for nought, since he's repeatedly disregarded and contradicted by his peer, Harry, who's desperate to showboat his authority. Harry's interference leads to a breakdown of trust, allowing the 'ghouls' to overwhelm them, proving that a single weak link can break the chain.

Although Ben is the sole survivor of the night, he's fatally shot the following morning by a local after being mistaken for a zombie. This tragedy further establishes how a lack of communication in a crisis can be more dangerous than the crisis itself.