George A. Romero

Directing

Born 1940-02-04 · died 2017-07-16 · New York City, New York, USA

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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).

Known for

The Dead Walk: Remaking a ClassicShadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton LegacyHeartstoppers: Horror at the MoviesThe Incredibly Strange Film ShowThe Silence of the LambsThe Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the DeadE! True Hollywood StoryDead Eyes OpenDigging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. RomeroIcons