George A. Romero

Born: 1940-02-04

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 TV Director / Biker (uncredited)
Released: 1978-09-02

During an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT...

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Land of the Dead

as Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
Released: 2005-06-18

The world is full of zombies and the survivors have barricaded themselves inside a walled city...

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as Washington Reporter
Released: 1968-10-04

A group of strangers trapped in a farmhouse find themselves fending off a horde of recently...

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Night of the Living Dead

as Passenger
Released: 1990-10-19

In this remake of the classic 1968 film, a group of people are trapped inside a farmhouse as...

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The Silence of the Lambs

as FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
Released: 1991-02-14

Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to...

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Day of the Dead

as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Released: 1985-07-03

A small group of scientists and soldiers take refuge in an underground missile silo where they...

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Martin

as Father Howard
Released: 1977-10-27

Martin, who believes himself to be a vampire, goes to live with his elderly and hostile cousin...

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The Dark Half

as Customer (uncredited)
Released: 1993-04-23

Thad Beaumont is the author of a highly successful series of violent pulp thrillers written...

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Diary of the Dead

as Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
Released: 2007-05-26

A terrified group of college film students record the pandemic rise of flesh-eating zombies...

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The Amusement Park

as (cameo)
Released: 1975-03-23

An elderly gentleman sets out for what he thinks will be a normal day at an amusement park and...

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Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

as Himself
Released: 2006-06-20

From 1970-1977, six low budget films shown at midnight transformed the way we make and watch films.

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George A. Romero's Resident Evil

as Himself (archive footage)
Released: 2024-03-01

A documentary that brings to light the vision that director George A. Romero had for an...

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Masters of Horror

as Self
Released: 2002-11-06

Documentary showcasing the work of prominent film directors in the horror genre. Featuring...

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Birth of the Living Dead

as Himself
Released: 2013-10-18

A behind the scenes look into George Romero's groundbreaking horror classic Night of the Living...

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Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

as Self
Released: 2015-10-16

Tom Savini is one of the greatest special effects legends in the history of cinema, but little...

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Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

as Self
Released: 2005-10-04

Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD...

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Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

as Self
Released: 2009-08-06

An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the...

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A Fish Story

as Nick's Dad
Released: 2013-09-07

After his sudden death, a devoted father's search for heaven brings him back to his distraught...

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John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

as Self
Released: 2004-03-23

Chronicles the work of cult director John Carpenter through interviews with him and his...

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Doc of the Dead

as Self
Released: 2014-03-10

The definitive zombie culture documentary, brought to the screen by the makers of THE PEOPLE vs....

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Why Horror?

as Self
Released: 2014-10-03

Horror fan Tal Zimerman examines the psychology of horror around the world to find out why...

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The American Nightmare

as Self
Released: 2000-09-11

An examination into the nature of 1960's-70's horror films, the involved artists, and how they...

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Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary

as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Released: 2019-11-08

Tucumán, Argentina, 1965. Three years before George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead was...

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Deadtime Stories

as Self - Host
Released: 2009-10-28

An anthology of three horror stories presented by George A. Romero. In "Valley of the Shadow,"...

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The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'

as Self
Released: 2013-09-17

A new, feature-length documentary, filmed for the Special Edition Scream Factory Blu-Ray Release...

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Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

as Self
Released: 2020-05-19

The greatest cult horror and science fiction films of all-time are studied in vivid detail in...

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Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

as Himself
Released: 2007-10-22

Details the making of Stephen King & George A. Romero's 1982 horror anthology classic, from...

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The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead

as Himself
Released: 2004-09-07

Feature documentary which profiles both the 1978 film and the career of director George A....

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Document of the Dead

as Himself
Released: 1981-01-19

A documentary about George A. Romero's films, with a behind scenes look at Dawn of the Dead.

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Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists

as Don Adaded (voice)
Released: 2014-10-04

Doofenshmirtz's latest "-inator" accidentally turns the citizens of Danville into contagious...

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Zombiemania

as Himself - Filmmaker
Released: 2008-01-03

The evolution of the zombie from its roots in Haitian voodoo to its coveted role as the world's...

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Nightmare Factory

as Self
Released: 2011-10-27

The story of how one Pittsburgh boy’s fascination with monsters drove him to the very top of the...

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After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

as Self
Released: 2005-10-25

A documentary that looks back at the making of a "lost" movie made by an enterprising group of...

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An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

as Himself
Released: 2014-11-18

Documentary about the making of George A. Romero's Monkey Shines.

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Dead Eyes Open

as Scientist
Released: 2008-07-02

Six young people on their way to a joint holiday - when the tank gets empty they find themselves...

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Drive-In Madness

as Himself
Released: 1987-01-02

A compilation of trailers and previews from classic low-budget sci-fi and horror films.

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Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies

as Self
Released: 1992-10-31

A Documentary on Horror and Sci-Fi movies from the past to today.

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Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

as Self
Released: 2001-04-15

Documentary that explores Argento's film career.

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Autopsy of the Dead

as Self (archival footage)
Released: 2009-09-22

Board up the windows and doors! More than 40 years after filming the 1968 horror masterpiece...

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Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

as Self
Released: 2008-10-07

This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob...

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When Shaun Met George

as Self
Released: 2005-10-18

The star, director and co-writers of "Shaun Of The Dead" travel to Toronto to film their cameo...

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Under the Scares

as Himself
Released: 2010-07-01

Cheap scares. Extreme Gore. Loads of nudity. These have been the three staples of low budget...

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Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects

as Himself
Released: 1986-01-01

A documentary detailing the career of makeup artist Tom Savini, including clips from the various...

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

as Himself
Released: 2005-10-18

An interview of George A. Romero discussing his two "lost" films, There's Always Vanilla and...

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Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

as Self
Released: 2020-03-26

Following five years in the life and career of independent filmmaker Justin McConnell, this...

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Night of the Living Steelers

as uncredited
Released: 2016-10-05

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

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Flight of the Spruce Goose

as Gromero
Released: 1986-01-17

Drama starring Karen Black, Betsy Blair and Dennis Christopher

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Chronicles of the Living Dead

as Self
Released: 2015-08-01

The inside story of the important horror classic "Night of the Living Dead" as told by those who...

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David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme

as Himself
Released: 1997-01-19

A brief documentary about Cronenberg made by the BBC to precede a showing of 'Videodrome' on...

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Zombie-Rama

as uncredited
Released: 2021-07-30

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Iron City Asskickers

as uncredited
Released: 2021-04-03

Shot in 1998 but not officially released until 2021, this short film was produced as a...

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The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

as Self
Released: 1999-01-01

Documentary about the making of "Night of the Living Dead" (1990) featuring interviews with...

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Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"

as Self
Released:

Explore the final chapter of filmmaking legend George A. Romero's legacy in this intimate...

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Phineas and Ferb

as Don Adaded (voice)
First aired: 2007-08-17

Each day, two kindhearted suburban stepbrothers on summer vacation embark on some grand new...

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Icons

as uncredited
First aired: 2002-05-01

Icons was a documentary TV show on G4 that originally focused on significant people, companies,...

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E! True Hollywood Story

as uncredited
First aired: 1996-08-21

E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood...

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30 Even Scarier Movie Moments

as Himself
First aired: 2007-10-31

30 Even Scarier Movie Moments was a two-part miniseries on Bravo which counted down 30 more of...

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The Incredibly Strange Film Show

as Self
First aired: 1988-08-05

A series of documentaries focusing on the world of psychotronic movies; focusing on the lives of...

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A History of Horror

as Self
First aired: 2010-10-11

Mark Gatiss examines the history of the horror film, from classic Hollywood monsters to Hammer's...

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