George A. Romero

George A. Romero (77)

1940-02-04 - 2017-07-16 | New York City, New York, USA

George Andrew Romero (February 4, 1940 – July 16, 2017) was an American-Canadian film director, screenwriter and editor, best known for his gruesome and satirical zombie films, including the seminal "Night of the Living Dead" (1968) and "Dawn of the Dead" (1978). Throughout his career he primarily worked in the horror genre and directed several notable films outside of the zombie subgenre, including vampire film "Martin" (1977) and EC Comics homage "Creepshow" (1982).

On Movies

  • Iron City Asskickers
  • Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists
  • A Fish Story
  • Deadtime Stories
  • Dead Eyes Open
  • Diary of the Dead
  • Land of the Dead
  • The Dark Half
  • The Silence of the Lambs
  • Night of the Living Dead
  • Flight of the Spruce Goose
  • Day of the Dead
  • Dawn of the Dead
  • Martin
  • The Amusement Park
  • Night of the Living Dead

Series as Director

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