George A. Romero

Known For: Directing
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: February 4, 1940
Day of Death: July 16, 2017 (77 years old)
Place of Birth: 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).
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Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"

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Under the Scares
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Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

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Survival of the Dead

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Survival of the Dead

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The Crazies

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Elvira’s Movie Macabre: Night Of The Living Dead

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The Crazies
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Land of the Dead

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After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

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Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
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Make Your Own Damn Movie!

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Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero

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When Shaun Met George
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George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann

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Michael Powell

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Land of the Dead

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Land of the Dead
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Day of the Dead

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Day of the Dead

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Day of the Dead

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Grandma's Last Wish

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The False Prophet

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In the Cards

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Answer Me

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The Tear Collector

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Madness Room

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Levitation

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Stephen King's Golden Tales