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George A. Romero

George A. Romero

Directing·1940–2017·85 films

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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As Director

Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Land of the Dead
Land of the Dead (2005)
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead (1985)
Creepshow
Creepshow (1982)
Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead (2007)
Survival of the Dead
Survival of the Dead (2010)
The Dark Half
The Dark Half (1993)
The Crazies
The Crazies (1973)
Monkey Shines
Monkey Shines (1988)
Two Evil Eyes
Two Evil Eyes (1990)
Martin
Martin (1978)
Bruiser
Bruiser (2000)
Knightriders
Knightriders (1981)
The Amusement Park
The Amusement Park (2021)
Hungry Wives
Hungry Wives (1972)
There's Always Vanilla
There's Always Vanilla (1971)
O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose
O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose (1974)
Jacaranda Joe
Jacaranda Joe (2022)
Iron City Asskickers
Iron City Asskickers (2021)
Synthwave Horror: Night Of The Living Dead
Synthwave Horror: Night Of The Living Dead (2018)
Romero's Elegy
Romero's Elegy (2021)
Expostulations
Expostulations (1962)

As Actor

The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead (1968)Washington Reporter
Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead (1978)TV Director / Biker (uncredited)
Land of the Dead
Land of the Dead (2005)Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead (1985)Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead (1990)Passenger
Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead (2007)Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
The Dark Half
The Dark Half (1993)Customer (uncredited)
The Crazies
The Crazies (1973)Extra at Dance / High School Infirmary (uncredited)
Martin
Martin (1978)Father Howard
The Amusement Park
The Amusement Park (2021)(cameo)
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream (2006)Self
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue (2009)Self
Birth of the Living Dead
Birth of the Living Dead (2013)Himself
Doc of the Dead
Doc of the Dead (2014)Self
The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare (2000)Self
Deadtime Stories
Deadtime Stories (2009)Self - Host
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015)Self
Document of the Dead
Document of the Dead (1981)Himself
Why Horror?
Why Horror? (2014)Self
Nightmare Factory
Nightmare Factory (2011)Self
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy (2005)Self
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror (2001)Self
Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror (2002)Self
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' (2007)Self
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies (2004)Self
A Fish Story
A Fish Story (2013)Nick's Dad
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead (2004)Himself
Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists
Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists (2014)Don Adaded (voice)
Zombiemania
Zombiemania (2008)Himself - Filmmaker
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business (2020)Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX (2008)Self
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi (2020)Self
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects (1986)Himself
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
The Many Days of Day of the Dead (2003)Self
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary (2019)Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Drive-In Madness!
Drive-In Madness! (1987)Himself
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies (1992)Self
Iron City Asskickers
Iron City Asskickers (2021)
Dead Eyes Open
Dead Eyes Open (2008)Scientist
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking (2005)Self
Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero
Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero (2005)Himself
The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' (2013)Self
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic (1999)Self
Chronicles of the Living Dead
Chronicles of the Living Dead (2015)Self
Flight of the Spruce Goose
Flight of the Spruce Goose (1986)Gromero
David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme
David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme (1997)Himself
Michael Powell
Michael Powell (2005)
Under the Scares
Under the Scares (2010)Self
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines (2014)Himself
Autopsy of the Dead
Autopsy of the Dead (2009)Self (archival footage)
Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM
Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM (1997)Self
When Shaun Met George
When Shaun Met George (2005)Self
Night of the Living Steelers
Night of the Living Steelers (2016)
George Romero & the City of the Living Dead
George Romero & the City of the Living Dead (1991)Himself
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead (2001)
Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"
Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead" (2010)Self
Making Martin: A Recounting
Making Martin: A Recounting (2004)

As Writer

Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
The Crazies
The Crazies (2010)
Land of the Dead
Land of the Dead (2005)
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead (1985)
Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead (1990)
Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead (2007)
Creepshow 2
Creepshow 2 (1987)
Survival of the Dead
Survival of the Dead (2010)
The Dark Half
The Dark Half (1993)
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead (2008)
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)
The Crazies
The Crazies (1973)
Monkey Shines
Monkey Shines (1988)
Two Evil Eyes
Two Evil Eyes (1990)
Martin
Martin (1978)
Bruiser
Bruiser (2000)
Knightriders
Knightriders (1981)
Night of the Animated Dead
Night of the Animated Dead (2021)
Hungry Wives
Hungry Wives (1972)
Night of the Living Dead 3D
Night of the Living Dead 3D (2006)
Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside (1990)
A Night of the Undead
A Night of the Undead (2022)
Jacaranda Joe
Jacaranda Joe (2022)
Another Night of the Living Dead
Another Night of the Living Dead (2011)
Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead (2026)
Twilight of the Dead
Twilight of the Dead
Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat (1983)
Night of the Living Dead Live
Night of the Living Dead Live (2020)
Synthwave Horror: Night Of The Living Dead
Synthwave Horror: Night Of The Living Dead (2018)