George A. Romero
Date of birth: 1940-02-04
Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known for: Directing
Also known as: George Andrew Romero, 乔治·A·罗梅罗, George A. Romero
Biography
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).
Movie Credits
The Silence of the Lambs
1991-02-14
Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to int
Night of the Living Dead
1968-10-04
A ragtag group barricade themselves in an old Pennsylvania farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of
Martin
1978-05-10
A young man, convinced he's a vampire, goes to live with his elderly and hostile cousin in a small P
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
2019-11-08
Tucumán, Argentina, 1965. Three years before George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead was release
The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
2013-09-17
A new, feature-length documentary, filmed for the Special Edition Scream Factory Blu-Ray Release of
Zombie Jamboree
1993-10-01
A documentary on the Zombie Jamboree, the 25th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead convention th
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
2006-06-20
From 1970-1977, six low budget films shown at midnight transformed the way we make and watch films.
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
2009-08-06
An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the gen
Zombiemania
2008-01-03
The evolution of the zombie from its roots in Haitian voodoo to its coveted role as the world's most
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008-10-07
This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin
Day of the Dead
1985-07-03
As the world is overrun by zombies, scientists and military personnel in an underground Florida bunk
Land of the Dead
2005-06-18
The living dead have taken over the world, and the remaining humans live in a walled city to protect
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
2004-03-23
Chronicles the work of cult director John Carpenter through interviews with him and his associates,
Document of the Dead
1981-01-19
A documentary about George A. Romero's films, with a behind scenes look at Dawn of the Dead.
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
1986-01-01
A documentary detailing the career of makeup artist Tom Savini, including clips from the various mov
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
1992-10-31
A Documentary on Horror and Sci-Fi movies from the past to today.
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
2005-10-25
A documentary that looks back at the making of a "lost" movie made by an enterprising group of Pitts
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
2005-10-04
Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD release
Birth of the Living Dead
2013-10-18
A behind the scenes look into George Romero's groundbreaking horror classic Night of the Living Dead
The Walking Dead Girls
2011-03-22
The Walking Dead Girls is a behind-the-scenes look into zombie culture in the United States and the
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
2003-08-19
Documentary of the making of George A. Romero's zombie classic Day of the Dead.
Doc of the Dead
2014-03-10
The definitive zombie culture documentary, brought to the screen by the makers of THE PEOPLE vs. GEO
Nightmare Factory
2011-10-27
The story of how one Pittsburgh boy’s fascination with monsters drove him to the very top of the Hol
Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists
2014-10-04
Doofenshmirtz's latest "-inator" accidentally turns the citizens of Danville into contagious mindles
Dawn of the Dead
1978-09-02
During an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT team
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
2004-09-07
Feature documentary which profiles both the 1978 film and the career of director George A. Romero, i
Night of the Living Dead
1990-10-19
In this remake of the classic 1968 film, a group of people are trapped inside a farmhouse as legions
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015-10-16
Tom Savini is one of the greatest special effects legends in the history of cinema, but little is kn
The American Nightmare
2000-09-11
An examination into the nature of 1960's-70's horror films, the involved artists, and how they refle
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
2001-04-15
Documentary that explores Argento's film career.
Autopsy of the Dead
2009-09-22
Board up the windows and doors! More than 40 years after filming the 1968 horror masterpiece Night o
Deadtime Stories
2009-10-28
An anthology of three horror stories presented by George A. Romero. In "Valley of the Shadow," a wo
David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme
1997-01-19
A brief documentary about Cronenberg made by the BBC to precede a showing of 'Videodrome' on televis
The Dark Half
1993-04-23
Following the public's realization that Thad Beaumont and George Stark are one and the same, the for
Drive-In Madness!
1987-01-02
A compilation of trailers and previews from classic low-budget sci-fi and horror films.
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
2007-10-22
Details the making of Stephen King & George A. Romero's 1982 horror anthology classic, from conc
Dead Eyes Open
2008-07-02
Six young people on their way to a joint holiday - when the tank gets empty they find themselves str
Make Your Own Damn Movie!
2005-05-31
South Park's Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Night of the Living Dead's George A. Romero and Spider-Man'
Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"
2010-10-24
Explore the final chapter of filmmaking legend George A. Romero's legacy in this intimate documentar
Flight of the Spruce Goose
1986-01-17
A Pittsburgh miner kidnaps a model and drives her to Hollywood to see Howard Hughes' plane, the Spru
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
2020-03-26
Following five years in the life and career of independent filmmaker Justin McConnell, this document
Under the Scares
2010-07-01
Cheap scares. Extreme Gore. Loads of nudity. These have been the three staples of low budget indepen
Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero
2008-07-16
"Dead On" examines George's fantastic body of film work as it stands to date, and investigates a num
Chronicles of the Living Dead
2015-08-01
The inside story of the important horror classic "Night of the Living Dead" as told by those who wer
A Fish Story
2013-09-07
After his sudden death, a devoted father's search for heaven brings him back to his distraught famil
Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero
2005-10-18
An interview of George A. Romero discussing his two "lost" films, There's Always Vanilla and Season
Masters of Horror
2002-11-06
Documentary showcasing the work of prominent film directors in the horror genre. Featuring interview
Why Horror?
2014-10-03
Horror fan Tal Zimerman examines the psychology of horror around the world to find out why people lo
Diary of the Dead
2007-05-26
A group of young filmmakers encounter real zombies while filming a horror movie of their own.
Iron City Asskickers
2021-04-03
Shot in 1998 but not officially released until 2021, this short film was produced as a proof-of-conc
The Amusement Park
2021-06-02
An elderly gentleman goes for what he assumes will be an ordinary day at the amusement park, only to
Night of the Living Steelers
2016-10-05
The 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers, as re-told by horror filmmaker and former Pittsburgh resident George
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020-05-19
The greatest cult horror and science fiction films of all-time are studied in vivid detail in the se
When Shaun Met George
2005-10-18
The star, director and co-writers of "Shaun Of The Dead" travel to Toronto to film their cameo roles
Two Masters' Eyes
2003-04-29
This documentary features interviews with directors Dario Argento and George Romero, Special Make-Up
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
2014-11-18
Documentary about the making of George A. Romero's Monkey Shines.
The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half
2014-11-18
Documentary covering the making of The Dark Half.
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
1999-01-01
Documentary about the making of "Night of the Living Dead" (1990) featuring interviews with director
George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann
2005-11-22
George A. Romero speaks about the film and its influence.
When Romero Met Del Toro
2017-10-23
Filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro in conversation with George Romero.
The Future of Fear
2011-11-25
Join some of the most talented legends of the Horror Film genre for discussion of what scared us bef
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
2010-10-22
Stever gets up close and personal with many of the talented filmmakers and stars in exclusive backst
Michael Powell
2005-08-14
The first episode of a new arts documentary program from BBC Scotland was dedicated to Michael Powel
George Romero & the City of the Living Dead
1991-05-09
When Pittsburgh Magazine named George A. Romero (1940-2017) Pittsburgher of the Year in 1991, Rick S
Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM
1997-12-01
From the legendary director who redefined the zombies in film industry (George A. Romero), comes a b
Franco Harris: Good Luck on Sunday
1973-01-01
George Romero's television documentary on Pittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris. Part of "The Win
The Crazies
1973-03-16
The military attempts to contain a manmade virus causing death and permanent insanity in those infec