George A. Romero
Birthday: Born in 1940-02-04 in New York City, New York, USA
Deathday: 2017-07-16
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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Icons
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Icons was a documentary TV show on G4 that originally focused on significant people, companies, products, history, and milestones in world of video games. It was relaunched in 2006 and focused entirely on pop culture. It was cancelled soon afterwards. On May 10, 2006, it was announced that Icons was relaunching on June 3 with an episode focusing on J.J. Abrams. The show will feature a broader scope on things and people "men 18–34 care about, admire and emulate." Future episodes would focus on M...
E! True Hollywood Story
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E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aire...
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
Character: Himself
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments was a two-part miniseries on Bravo which counted down 30 more of the most frightening scenes in horror cinema, or any other genre. This is also a two-part sequel to 100 Scariest Movie Moments. The list mostly consists of movies that didn't quite make the first list, or popular movies that had come out since....
A History of Horror
Character: Self
Mark Gatiss examines the history of the horror film, from classic Hollywood monsters to Hammer's glory days and beyond....
Phineas and Ferb
Character: Don Adaded (voice)
Each day, two kindhearted suburban stepbrothers on summer vacation embark on some grand new project, which annoys their controlling sister, Candace, who tries to bust them. Meanwhile, their pet platypus plots against evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz....
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
Character: Self
A series of documentaries focusing on the world of psychotronic movies; focusing on the lives of filmakers such as Hershell Gordon Lewis, Saim Raimi, Doris Wishman, Ed Wood Jr, and Tsui Hark. Covers weird movie genres, like Mexican wrestling movies and Hong Kong horror films....
Movie Credits
The Silence of the Lambs
Character: FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism. Crawford believes that Lecter may have insight into a case and that Starling, as an attractive young woman, may be just the bait to draw him out....
Night of the Living Dead
Character: Washington Reporter
A group of strangers trapped in a farmhouse find themselves fending off a horde of recently dead, flesh-eating ghouls....
Martin
Character: Father Howard
Martin, who believes himself to be a vampire, goes to live with his elderly and hostile cousin in a small Pennsylvania town where he tries to redeem his blood-craving urges....
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
Character: Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
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....
The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
Character: Self
A new, feature-length documentary, filmed for the Special Edition Scream Factory Blu-Ray Release of George Romero's 1985 film, Day of the Dead A small group of scientists and soldiers have taken refuge in an underground missile silo where they struggle to control the flesh-eating horror that walks the earth above. But will the final battle for the future of the human race be fought among the living or have they forever unleashed the hunger of the dead? Lori Cardille (Tales from the Darkside), J...
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
Character: Himself
From 1970-1977, six low budget films shown at midnight transformed the way we make and watch films....
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
Character: Self
An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre....
Zombiemania
Character: Himself - Filmmaker
The evolution of the zombie from its roots in Haitian voodoo to its coveted role as the world's most popular monster: from being a clumsy corpse to becoming a cannibal killer and the main agent of every infectious pandemic, the zombie has come a long way in seventy years. A look at the rising tide of zombie culture examining why something so dead has so much life in viewers' nightmares and at the box office....
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Character: Self
This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, John Landis, Frank Darabont, Joe Dante and many others with a strong focus on Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger of KNB Make-Up EFX. Written by Kevin VanHook...
Day of the Dead
Character: Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
A small group of scientists and soldiers take refuge in an underground missile silo where they struggle to control the flesh-eating dead that walks the Earth above....
Land of the Dead
Character: Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
The world is full of zombies and the survivors have barricaded themselves inside a walled city to keep out the living dead. As the wealthy hide out in skyscrapers and chaos rules the streets, the rest of the survivors must find a way to stop the evolving zombies from breaking into the city....
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
Character: Self
Chronicles the work of cult director John Carpenter through interviews with him and his associates, with emphases on the earlier work....
Document of the Dead
Character: Himself
A documentary about George A. Romero's films, with a behind scenes look at Dawn of the Dead....
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
Character: Himself
A documentary detailing the career of makeup artist Tom Savini, including clips from the various movies he's worked on....
Zombie-Rama
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Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
Character: Self
A Documentary on Horror and Sci-Fi movies from the past to today....
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
Character: Self
A documentary that looks back at the making of a "lost" movie made by an enterprising group of Pittsburgh filmmakers....
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Character: Self
Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD release "The Val Lewton Horror Collection."...
Birth of the Living Dead
Character: Himself
A behind the scenes look into George Romero's groundbreaking horror classic Night of the Living Dead....
Doc of the Dead
Character: Self
The definitive zombie culture documentary, brought to the screen by the makers of THE PEOPLE vs. GEORGE LUCAS....
Nightmare Factory
Character: Self
The story of how one Pittsburgh boy’s fascination with monsters drove him to the very top of the Hollywood food chain. In 1989, Greg Nicotero, much to his parents’ chagrin, quit medical school and headed for Hollywood to pursue a dream of making monsters. Together with gore masters Howard Berger and Robert Kurtzman, Nicotero went on to create KNB EFX Group, one of the most prolific makeup effects studios in the world. After twenty years as the “go to guy” for the world’s most successful horror/s...
Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists
Character: Don Adaded (voice)
Doofenshmirtz's latest "-inator" accidentally turns the citizens of Danville into contagious mindless repulsive pharmacists that look like him who run rampant all over town. Agent P and the kids must work together to save Danville and avoid becoming mindless repulsive pharmacists themselves....
Dawn of the Dead
Character: TV Director / Biker (uncredited)
During an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT team members, a traffic reporter, and his television-executive girlfriend seek refuge in a secluded shopping mall....
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
Character: Himself
Feature documentary which profiles both the 1978 film and the career of director George A. Romero, including extensive interviews with all principle cast members and production personnel....
Night of the Living Dead
Character: Passenger
In this remake of the classic 1968 film, a group of people are trapped inside a farmhouse as legions of the walking dead try to get inside and use them for food....
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Character: Self
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....
George A. Romero's Resident Evil
Character: Self (archive footage)
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 American Nightmare
Character: Self
An examination into the nature of 1960's-70's horror films, the involved artists, and how they reflected contemporary society....
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Character: Self
Documentary that explores Argento's film career....
Autopsy of the Dead
Character: Self (archival footage)
Board up the windows and doors! More than 40 years after filming the 1968 horror masterpiece Night of the Living Dead, the 'dead' return in the all-new documentary Autopsy of the Dead. Packed with extensive cast & crew interviews, never-before-seen color photos and behind the scenes footage, visits to the original filming locations and other surprises, get ready for the most in-depth visual document on the making of the great American horror film that won t stay dead....
Deadtime Stories
Character: Self - Host
An anthology of three horror stories presented by George A. Romero. In "Valley of the Shadow," a woman searches for her missing husband in the jungles of South America, only to be in great danger herself. In "Wet," a lonely man finds an empty box on the beach and opens it, with disastrous results. In "House Call," a doctor is called to a rural farm house to diagnose a strange ailment. This segment is a short film directed by Tom Savini in 2004 as a failed television pilot....
David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme
Character: Himself
A brief documentary about Cronenberg made by the BBC to precede a showing of 'Videodrome' on television....
The Dark Half
Character: Customer (uncredited)
Thad Beaumont is the author of a highly successful series of violent pulp thrillers written under the pseudonym of ‘George Stark’, but when he decides to ‘kill-off’ his alter-ego in a mock ceremony, it precipitates a string of sadistic murders matching those in his pulp novels, which are soon discovered to be the work of Stark himself. Looking like a maniacal version of his counterpart, Stark is not so willing to quit the writing game – even if it means coming after Thad's wife and their baby....
Drive-In Madness
Character: Himself
A compilation of trailers and previews from classic low-budget sci-fi and horror films....
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
Character: Himself
Details the making of Stephen King & George A. Romero's 1982 horror anthology classic, from conception through to completion....
Dead Eyes Open
Character: Scientist
Six young people on their way to a joint holiday - when the tank gets empty they find themselves stranded in the midst of an unknown wilderness. Everything looks perfect, but near an old graveyard Christin gets attacked by a deranged man and injured by his bite. Looking for help Web and Eddie discover an outlying house, its basement barricaded with solid perforated plates. Additionally a high metal fence seems to protect the shabby property from something. At last they are let into this odd fort...
Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"
Character: Self
Explore the final chapter of filmmaking legend George A. Romero's legacy in this intimate documentary featuring on-set footage and interviews....
Flight of the Spruce Goose
Character: Gromero
Drama starring Karen Black, Betsy Blair and Dennis Christopher...
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
Character: Self
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....
Under the Scares
Character: Himself
Cheap scares. Extreme Gore. Loads of nudity. These have been the three staples of low budget independent horror films since the 60's. But what's a filmmaker to do when, thanks to technology, ANYONE can make a film these days? Under The Scares offers an inside look into the production and promotion of an independent, ultra low-budget horror film, while combining interviews and insights from some of the genre's biggest legends - Lloyd Kaufman, Robert Kurtzman, Herschell Gordon Lewis, Frank Henenlo...
Chronicles of the Living Dead
Character: Self
The inside story of the important horror classic "Night of the Living Dead" as told by those who were there and those who were inspired by it. Including rare archival interviews, new interviews and visits to the original locations, "Chronicles of the Living Dead" also addresses the issue of the film's infamous copyright status, a legal debacle that continues to plague the original creators to this day. Named one of the 100 Most Important American Films by both the AFI and the BBC, "Night" is bro...
A Fish Story
Character: Nick's Dad
After his sudden death, a devoted father's search for heaven brings him back to his distraught family and his wilderness fishing camp for a few precious days in the body of a wanted man....
Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero
Character: Himself
An interview of George A. Romero discussing his two "lost" films, There's Always Vanilla and Season of the Witch....
Masters of Horror
Character: Self
Documentary showcasing the work of prominent film directors in the horror genre. Featuring interviews with the directors, behind the scenes footage and clips from popular horror films, and hosted by Bruce Campbell, star of The Evil Dead (1981)....
Why Horror?
Character: Self
Horror fan Tal Zimerman examines the psychology of horror around the world to find out why people love to be scared....
Diary of the Dead
Character: Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
A terrified group of college film students record the pandemic rise of flesh-eating zombies while struggling for their own survival....
Iron City Asskickers
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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....
The Amusement Park
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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....
Night of the Living Steelers
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The 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers, as re-told by horror filmmaker and former Pittsburgh resident George A. Romero....
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Character: Self
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."...
When Shaun Met George
Character: Self
The star, director and co-writers of "Shaun Of The Dead" travel to Toronto to film their cameo roles as zombies in the latest film from the man who inspired them in the first place: George A. Romero ("not George B.Romero, he's not as good")...
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
Character: Himself
Documentary about the making of George A. Romero's Monkey Shines....
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
Character: Self
Documentary about the making of "Night of the Living Dead" (1990) featuring interviews with director Tom Savini, producers and effects artists....
Michael Powell
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The first episode of a new arts documentary program from BBC Scotland was dedicated to Michael Powell in his centenary year. The program interviews many people who knew or worked with him or were influenced by his work....