John A. Russo

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John A. Russo

Writing 87 February 2, 1939

John A. Russo, sometimes credited as Jack Russo or John Russo, is an American screenwriter and film director most commonly associated with the 1968 horror classic film Night of th…

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Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

7.6 1968 Movie
The Return of the Living Dead

The Return of the Living Dead

7.2 1985 Movie
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

6.9 1990 Movie
Night of the Animated Dead

Night of the Animated Dead

6.1 2021 Movie
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

4.9 2026 Movie
Night of the Living Dead 3D

Night of the Living Dead 3D

4.0 2006 Movie
The Night They Came Home

The Night They Came Home

5.7 2024 Movie
The Majorettes

The Majorettes

5.0 1986 Movie
More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead

More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead

7.4 2011 Movie
The Incredibly Strange Film Show

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

8.3 1988 TV Show
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

6.6 2015 Movie
Midnight

Midnight

5.4 1982 Movie

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John A. Russo, sometimes credited as Jack Russo or John Russo, is an American screenwriter and film director most commonly associated with the 1968 horror classic film Night of the Living Dead, which he co-wrote with director George Romero.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Night of the Living Dead

    Movie Original Film Writer

  2. 2026
    Midnight 3

    Movie Executive Producer

  3. 2025
    View from the Edge

    Movie

  4. 2024
    My Life with the Living Dead

    Movie Himself

  5. 2024
    The Night They Came Home

    Movie Producer

  6. 2023
    Crackcoon

    Movie Lewis Smith

  7. 2023
    Slice 2! Children of the Course

    Movie John A. Russo

  8. 2023
    Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors

    Movie Self

  9. 2022
    The Red Tide Massacre

    Movie Director

  10. 2022
    Marauders from the Mediterranean: The Macabre Magic of the Spanish Zombie Film

    Movie Self

  11. 2021
    Night of the Animated Dead

    Movie Original Film Writer

  12. 2021
    The History of Metal and Horror

    Movie Self

  13. 2020
    Midnight

    Movie Father Stephen

  14. 2020
    Night of the Living Dead Live

    Movie Original Film Writer

  15. 2017
    1-900 Vampire

    Movie Director

  16. 2017
    My Uncle John Is a Zombie!

    Movie Uncle John

More credits
  1. 2017
    Killer Campout

    Movie Burt

  2. 2015
    Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

    Movie Self

  3. 2015
    Chronicles of the Living Dead

    Movie Self

  4. 2014
    Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary

    Movie Self

  5. 2011
    More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead

    Movie Himself

  6. 2011
    Another Night of the Living Dead

    Movie Writer

  7. 2009
    Autopsy of the Dead

    Movie Self (archival footage)

  8. 2006
    Night of the Living Dead 3D

    Movie Original Film Writer

  9. 2004
    UnConventional

    Movie Self

  10. 2002
    The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer

    Movie Screenplay

  11. 2001
    Children of the Living Dead

    Movie Executive Producer

  12. 1999
    Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition 1999

    Movie Director

  13. 1999
    The Devil Ant

    Movie Self

  14. 1999
    The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

    Movie Self

  15. 1996
    Santa Claws

    Movie Detective

  16. 1996
    Scream Queens Naked Christmas

    Movie Screenplay

  17. 1993
    Zombie Jamboree ‘93

    Movie Himself / Narrator

  18. 1993
    Midnight 2

    Movie Director

  19. 1992
    Scream Queens Swimsuit Sensations

    Movie Director

  20. 1992
    Scream Queens Knockout Workout

    Movie Director

  21. 1990
    Night of the Living Dead

    Movie Producer

  22. 1990
    The Inheritor

    Movie Minister

  23. 1989
    Monster Make-Up

    Movie Director

  24. 1989
    Heartstopper

    Movie Writer