Released in 1968, Night of the Living Dead begins with a young couple driving through a countryside road that leads to a graveyard, setting an ominous tone. The camerawork and effects were basic but helped establish a scary atmosphere through unsteady shots and invisible editing. Background music grew louder as the characters approached the cemetery, using sound to build tension and hint at the horror genre. The white titles provided little information about the film's content. The opening sequence effectively set the scene and mood through its use of location, camera techniques, and sound design.