George A. Romero

Overview

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Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Feb 04, 1940 (85 years old)

George A. Romero

Known For

George A. Romero's Resident Evil
1h 50m
Movie 2025

George A. Romero's Resident Evil

A documentary that brings to light the vision that director George A. Romero had for an adaptation of Resident Evil, using newly filmed interviews with those who were there, and unravels the secrets behind why it was never produced.

The Amusement Park
0h 54m
Movie 2021

The Amusement Park

An elderly gentleman sets out for what he thinks will be a normal day at an amusement park and is soon embroiled in a waking nightmare.

Iron City Asskickers
0h 19m
Movie 2021

Iron City Asskickers

Shot in 1998 but not officially released until 2021, this short film was produced as a proof-of-concept for a reality-style TV show. It centers on a group of professional wrestlers and their behind-the-scenes shenanigans, as well as the antics of wrestling fans watching from the comfort of the local watering hole and the hapless ringside announcers who end up becoming part of the action.

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
1h 23m
Movie 2020

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

The greatest cult horror and science fiction films of all-time are studied in vivid detail in the second volume of Time Warp. Includes groundbreaking classics like "Night of the Living Dead," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," and sci-fi gems such as "Blade Runner," and "A Clockwork Orange."

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
1h 38m
Movie 2020

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

Following five years in the life and career of independent filmmaker Justin McConnell, this documentary explores the struggles of financing, attracting the right talent, working with practical effects and selling the finished product in the hope of turning a profit. Featuring interviews with a range of industry luminaries, not only are technical aspects and interpersonal skills discussed but also the emotional stamina and little-known tips needed to survive in the low budget film industry.

Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
1h 29m
Movie 2019

Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary

Tucumán, Argentina, 1965. Three years before George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead was released, director Ofelio Linares Montt shot Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field, which turned out to be both a horror film and a political statement. It was a success in the US, but could not be shown in Argentina due to Juan Carlos Onganía's dictatorship, and was eventually lost. Writer and researcher Luciano Saracino embarks on the search for the origins of this cursed work.

When Romero Met Del Toro
0h 56m
Movie 2017

When Romero Met Del Toro

Filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro in conversation with George Romero.

Night of the Living Steelers
Movie 2016

Night of the Living Steelers

The 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers, as re-told by horror filmmaker and former Pittsburgh resident George A. Romero.

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
1h 31m
Movie 2015

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Tom Savini is one of the greatest special effects legends in the history of cinema, but little is known about his personal life until now. For the first time ever a feature length film has covered not only Tom's amazing career spanning over four decades, but his personal life as well.

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).

Acting

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George A. Romero's Resident Evil
2021
Zombie-Rama
2021
The Amusement Park
2021
Iron City Asskickers
2020
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
2019
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
2017
When Romero Met Del Toro
2016
Night of the Living Steelers
2015
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015
Chronicles of the Living Dead
2014
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
2014
The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half
2014
Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists
2014
Doc of the Dead
2013
Birth of the Living Dead
2011
The Future of Fear
2011
The Walking Dead Girls
2010
Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"
2010
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
2010
A History of Horror
2009
Autopsy of the Dead
2008
Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero
2008
Dead Eyes Open
2007
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
2007
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
2005
George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann
2005
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
2005
When Shaun Met George
2005
Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero
2005
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
2005
Michael Powell
2005
Land of the Dead
2005
Make Your Own Damn Movie!
2003
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
2003
Two Masters' Eyes
1999
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
1997
Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM
1997
David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme
1993
Zombie Jamboree
1991
George Romero & the City of the Living Dead
1991
The Silence of the Lambs
1990
Night of the Living Dead
1986
Flight of the Spruce Goose

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