After its sneak-preview premiere showing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 22, 1967, the film was initially rumored to be shelved (due to its disastrous opening and other negative test screenings), but its strong word of mouth in the intervening months propelled it to be opened in more cities.Film Notables (Awards, Facts, etc.)The most profitable of all the Romero zombie films, and the one received most favorably by critics.Shot over a period of four months.A gore-filled epic-length sequel written and directed by George Romero, but without any of the characters from the original film.You ought to find yourself a lady, Chance.But I guess it oughta be an old lady, because you ain""t gonna do a young one any good, not with that little thing of yours.There, a cool-headed Spade talks with plainclothes Police Sergeant Tom Polhaus (Ward Bond), who shows him the location of Miles"" body sprawled near some rocks and the murder weapon.