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* Judith O ' Dea as Barbra: Judith O ' Dea, a 23-year-old commercial and stage actress, had once worked for Hardman and Eastman in Pittsburgh.

At the time of audition, O ' Dea was in Hollywood seeking to enter the movie business.

She remarked in an interview that starring in the film was a positive experience for her, although she admitted that horror movies terrified her, particularly Vincent Price's House of Wax ( 1953 ).

Besides acting, O ' Dea performed her own stunts, which she jokingly claimed amounted to " lots of running ".

Assessing Night of the Living Dead, she stated " I honestly had no idea it would have such a lasting impact on our culture ".

She was just as surprised by the renown the film brought her: " People treat you differently.

ho-hum Judy O ' Dea until they realize Barbra from Night of the Living Dead.

All of a sudden not so ho-hum anymore!