George A. Romero

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George A. Romero

Directing February 4, 1940

New York City, New York, USA

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, in…

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The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

8.3 1991 Movie
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

7.1 2004 Movie
Terrifier

Terrifier

6.3 2018 Movie
The Dead Don't Die

The Dead Don't Die

5.4 2019 Movie
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

7.6 1968 Movie
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

7.5 1978 Movie
The Crazies

The Crazies

6.3 2010 Movie
Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

6.3 2005 Movie
Phineas and Ferb

Phineas and Ferb

7.9 2007 TV Show
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

7.0 1985 Movie
Creepshow

Creepshow

6.9 1982 Movie
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

6.9 1990 Movie

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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).

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Night of the Living Dead

    Movie Original Film Writer

  2. 2023
    The Spot

    Movie Thanks

  3. 2022
    A Night of the Undead

    Movie Characters

  4. 2022
    Jacaranda Joe

    Movie Writer

  5. 2021
    Romero's Elegy

    Movie Director

  6. 2021
    Night of the Animated Dead

    Movie Original Film Writer

  7. 2021
    Texas Carlos Massacre

    Movie In Memory Of

  8. 2021
    Iron City Asskickers

    Movie

  9. 2020
    Night of the Living Dead Live

    Movie Original Film Writer

  10. 2020
    Occurrence at Mills Creek

    Movie Thanks

  11. 2020
    Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

    Movie Self

  12. 2020
    Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

    Movie Self

  13. 2019
    Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary

    Movie Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

  14. 2019
    The Dead Don't Die

    Movie Thanks

  15. 2018
    Terrifier

    Movie In Memory Of

  16. 2018
    Synthwave Horror: Night Of The Living Dead

    Movie Writer

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  1. 2017
    Affair of the Heart

    Movie Self

  2. 2017
    When Romero Met Del Toro

    Movie

  3. 2016
    Night of the Living Steelers

    Movie

  4. 2015
    Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

    Movie Self

  5. 2015
    Chronicles of the Living Dead

    Movie Self

  6. 2014
    The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half

    Movie Himself

  7. 2014
    An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

    Movie Himself

  8. 2014
    Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists

    Movie Don Adaded (voice)

  9. 2014
    Why Horror?

    Movie Self

  10. 2014
    Doc of the Dead

    Movie Self

  11. 2013
    Birth of the Living Dead

    Movie Himself

  12. 2013
    The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'

    Movie Self

  13. 2013
    A Fish Story

    Movie Nick's Dad

  14. 2011
    The Future of Fear

    Movie Self

  15. 2011
    Nightmare Factory

    Movie Self

  16. 2011
    The Walking Dead Girls

    Movie Self

  17. 2011
    Another Night of the Living Dead

    Movie Writer

  18. 2010
    Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"

    Movie Self

  19. 2010
    Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

    Movie Self

  20. 2010
    A History of Horror

    TV show Self

  21. 2010
    Under the Scares

    Movie Self

  22. 2010
    Survival of the Dead

    Movie Screenplay

  23. 2010
    The Crazies

    Movie Executive Producer

  24. 2009
    Deadtime Stories

    Movie Self - Host