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Dawn of the Dead (2004) -- An unexplained plague has decimated the world's population and yet, the dead aren't dying. They've become zombies, stalking endlessly in a constant quest to feed on the flesh and blood of the few remaining living.
Diary of the Dead (2007) -- A group of young film students run into real-life zombies while filming a horror movie of their own.
Land of the Dead (2005) -- The living dead have taken over the world, and the last humans live in a walled city to protect themselves as they come to grips with the situation.
Night of the Living Dead (1968) -- A group of people hide from bloodthirsty zombies in a farmhouse.
There's Always Vanilla (1971) -- A young man returns to his home city of Pittsburgh and moves in with an older woman whom he begins to rely on for emotional and financial support.

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Mini Biography:
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The Dead (Book Review)
 (From Fangoria. 6 January 2010, 1:04 AM, PST)

A Conversation with Brad Sykes, Director of Plaguers
 (From Fangoria. 5 January 2010, 10:07 AM, PST)

Alternate Names:
George Romero

Filmography

In Development: What's this?
  1. Diamond Dead (details only on IMDbPro)
  2. Solitary Isle (details only on IMDbPro)
Producer:
  1. The Crazies (2010) (post-production) (executive producer)
  2. Deadtime Stories 2 (2009) (completed) (executive producer)

  3. Deadtime Stories (2009) (executive producer)
    ... aka George A. Romero Presents Deadtime Stories (USA: complete title)
  4. Into the Dark: Exploring the Horror Film (2009) (executive producer)
  5. One for the Fire: The Legacy of 'Night of the Living Dead' (2008) (executive producer)
  6. Chill Factor: House Call (2004) (V) (executive producer)
    ... aka Tom Savini's Chill Factor (USA: alternative title)

  7. The Dark Half (1993) (executive producer)
  8. Night of the Living Dead (1990) (executive producer)

  9. "Tales from the Darkside" (executive producer) (74 episodes, 1984-1988)
        - Basher Malone (1988) TV episode (executive producer)
        - Barter (1988) TV episode (executive producer)
        - Hush (1988) TV episode (executive producer)
        - Going Native (1988) TV episode (executive producer)
        - Family Reunion (1988) TV episode (executive producer)
          (69 more)

  10. "The Winners" (producer) (1 episode, 1973)
        - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Nobody Roots for Goliath (1973) TV episode (producer)
Writer:
  1. The Crazies (2010) (post-production) (1973 motion picture "The Crazies")

  2. Survival of the Dead (2009) (written by)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Survival of the Dead (Canada: English title: complete title)
  3. Day of the Dead (2008) (motion picture "Day of the Dead")
    ... aka Day of the Dead: The Need to Feed (USA: DVD title)
  4. Diary of the Dead (2007) (written by)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead (USA: complete title)
  5. Il pianto della statua (2007) (short story "Passion and Extasy")
  6. Night of the Living Dead 3D (2006) (1968 screenplay)
  7. Land of the Dead (2005) (written by)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Land of the Dead (USA: complete title)
    ... aka La terre des morts (Canada: French title)
    ... aka Land of the Dead - Le territoire des morts (France)
  8. Night of the Living Dead Survivor's Cut (2005) (V) (1968 screenplay)
    ... aka Benefit for the Living Dead (USA: DVD box title)
  9. Dawn of the Dead (2004) (1978 screenplay)
    ... aka L'armée des morts (France)
    ... aka L'aube des morts (Canada: French title)
    ... aka Zack Snyder's Dawn of the Dead (USA: long title)
  10. Bruiser (2000) (writer)
    ... aka Bruiser (France)
    ... aka Devil's Mask (Philippines: English title)

  11. The Dark Half (1993) (screenplay)
  12. Night of the Living Dead (1990) (earlier screenplay) (screenplay)
  13. Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) (screenplay) (segment "Cat From Hell")
    ... aka Creepshow 3 (International: English title: informal title)
    ... aka Darkside Movie (USA: informal English title)
    ... aka Tales from the Darkside (International: English title: informal English title)
  14. Due occhi diabolici (1990) (segment "The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar")
    ... aka Two Evil Eyes (USA)

  15. Monkey Shines (1988) (screenplay)
    ... aka Ella
    ... aka Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Fear (USA: promotional title)
  16. Creepshow 2 (1987) (screenplay)
    ... aka Dead and Undead: Creepshow 2 (USA: alternative title)
  17. "Tales from the Darkside" (4 episodes, 1983-1986)
        - Baker's Dozen (1986) TV episode (teleplay)
        - The Circus (1986) TV episode (teleplay)
        - The Devil's Advocate (1985) TV episode (writer)
        - Trick or Treat (Pilot) (1983) TV episode (writer)
  18. Day of the Dead (1985) (written by)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Day of the Dead (USA: complete title)
  19. Knightriders (1981) (written by)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Knightriders (USA: complete title)

  20. Dawn of the Dead (1978) (written by)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (UK: closing credits title) (USA: complete title)
    ... aka Dawn of the Living Dead
    ... aka The Zombies (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Zombi (Italy)
    ... aka Zombie: Dawn of the Dead
    ... aka Zombies
    ... aka Zombies: Dawn of the Dead (UK: video box title)
  21. Martin (1977) (writer)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Martin (Australia)
  22. The Crazies (1973) (screenplay)
    ... aka Code Name: Trixie
    ... aka The Mad People
  23. Hungry Wives (1972) (writer)
    ... aka Jack's Wife (UK)
    ... aka Season of the Witch (USA: video title)

  24. Night of the Living Dead (1968) (screenplay) (as George Romero)
    ... aka Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition (Philippines: English title: recut version) (USA: recut version)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead (Australia)
    ... aka Laugh Track: Night of the Living Dead (USA: video title (redubbed comic version))
Director:
  1. Survival of the Dead (2009)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Survival of the Dead (Canada: English title: complete title)
  2. Diary of the Dead (2007)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead (USA: complete title)
  3. Land of the Dead (2005)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Land of the Dead (USA: complete title)
    ... aka La terre des morts (Canada: French title)
    ... aka Land of the Dead - Le territoire des morts (France)
  4. Bruiser (2000)
    ... aka Bruiser (France)
    ... aka Devil's Mask (Philippines: English title)

  5. The Dark Half (1993)
  6. Due occhi diabolici (1990) (segment "The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar") (as George Romero)
    ... aka Two Evil Eyes (USA)

  7. Monkey Shines (1988)
    ... aka Ella
    ... aka Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Fear (USA: promotional title)
  8. Day of the Dead (1985)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Day of the Dead (USA: complete title)
  9. Creepshow (1982)
    ... aka Cuentos de ultratumba (USA: Spanish title)
    ... aka Stephen King's Creepshow (International: English title: long title)
  10. Knightriders (1981)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Knightriders (USA: complete title)

  11. Dawn of the Dead (1978)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (UK: closing credits title) (USA: complete title)
    ... aka Dawn of the Living Dead
    ... aka The Zombies (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Zombi (Italy)
    ... aka Zombie: Dawn of the Dead
    ... aka Zombies
    ... aka Zombies: Dawn of the Dead (UK: video box title)
  12. Martin (1977)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Martin (Australia)
  13. "The Winners" (1 episode, 1974)
        - Willie Stargell: If I Didn't Play Baseball (1974) TV episode
  14. O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose (1974) (TV) (as George Romero)
  15. The Crazies (1973)
    ... aka Code Name: Trixie
    ... aka The Mad People
  16. Hungry Wives (1972)
    ... aka Jack's Wife (UK)
    ... aka Season of the Witch (USA: video title)
  17. There's Always Vanilla (1971)
    ... aka The Affair

  18. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
    ... aka Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition (Philippines: English title: recut version) (USA: recut version)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead (Australia)
    ... aka Laugh Track: Night of the Living Dead (USA: video title (redubbed comic version))
Actor:
  1. Diary of the Dead (2007) (uncredited) .... Police Chief Arthur Katz
    ... aka George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead (USA: complete title)
  2. Dead Eyes Open (2007) .... Scientist
  3. Land of the Dead (2005) (voice) (uncredited) .... Puppeteer
    ... aka George A. Romero's Land of the Dead (USA: complete title)
    ... aka La terre des morts (Canada: French title)
    ... aka Land of the Dead - Le territoire des morts (France)

  4. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) (uncredited) .... FBI Agent in Memphis

  5. Flight of the Spruce Goose (1986) .... Gromero
    ... aka Lot swierkowej gesi (Poland)
  6. Day of the Dead (1985) (uncredited) .... Zombie with scarf
    ... aka George A. Romero's Day of the Dead (USA: complete title)

  7. Dawn of the Dead (1978) (uncredited) .... TV Director/Nick - Biker (wearing Santa Claus suit)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (UK: closing credits title) (USA: complete title)
    ... aka Dawn of the Living Dead
    ... aka The Zombies (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Zombi (Italy)
    ... aka Zombie: Dawn of the Dead
    ... aka Zombies
    ... aka Zombies: Dawn of the Dead (UK: video box title)
  8. Martin (1977) .... Father Howard
    ... aka George A. Romero's Martin (Australia)
  9. The Crazies (1973) (uncredited) .... Extra at Dance/High School Infirmary
    ... aka Code Name: Trixie
    ... aka The Mad People
  10. There's Always Vanilla (1971) (voice) .... Beer Comercial Director
    ... aka The Affair

  11. Night of the Living Dead (1968) (uncredited) .... Washington reporter
    ... aka Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition (Philippines: English title: recut version) (USA: recut version)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead (Australia)
    ... aka Laugh Track: Night of the Living Dead (USA: video title (redubbed comic version))
Editor:
  1. Creepshow (1982) (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
    ... aka Cuentos de ultratumba (USA: Spanish title)
    ... aka Stephen King's Creepshow (International: English title: long title)
  2. Knightriders (1981)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Knightriders (USA: complete title)

  3. Dawn of the Dead (1978)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (UK: closing credits title) (USA: complete title)
    ... aka Dawn of the Living Dead
    ... aka The Zombies (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Zombi (Italy)
    ... aka Zombie: Dawn of the Dead
    ... aka Zombies
    ... aka Zombies: Dawn of the Dead (UK: video box title)
  4. Martin (1977)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Martin (Australia)
  5. O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose (1974) (TV) (as George Romero)
  6. The Crazies (1973)
    ... aka Code Name: Trixie
    ... aka The Mad People
  7. Hungry Wives (1972)
    ... aka Jack's Wife (UK)
    ... aka Season of the Witch (USA: video title)
  8. There's Always Vanilla (1971)
    ... aka The Affair

  9. Night of the Living Dead (1968) (uncredited)
    ... aka Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition (Philippines: English title: recut version) (USA: recut version)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead (Australia)
    ... aka Laugh Track: Night of the Living Dead (USA: video title (redubbed comic version))
Cinematographer:
  1. Hungry Wives (1972)
    ... aka Jack's Wife (UK)
    ... aka Season of the Witch (USA: video title)
  2. There's Always Vanilla (1971)
    ... aka The Affair

  3. Night of the Living Dead (1968) (uncredited)
    ... aka Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition (Philippines: English title: recut version) (USA: recut version)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead (Australia)
    ... aka Laugh Track: Night of the Living Dead (USA: video title (redubbed comic version))
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. It Happened to Jane (1959) (crew) (uncredited)
    ... aka Jane from Maine (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Twinkle and Shine (USA: reissue title)
Thanks:
  1. Angora Napkin (2009) (TV) (special acknowledgement and appreciation)
  2. Frankenpimp (2009) (special thanks)
  3. Little Red Riding Hood (2009/I) (V) (special thanks)
  4. Dead Country (2008) (dedicatee)
  5. Decadere (2008) (special thanks)
  6. Face Eater (2008) (dedicatee)
  7. O.C. Babes and the Slasher of Zombietown (2008) (V) (special thanks)
  8. Ten Dead Men (2008) (inspiration: thanks and love to the works of)
    ... aka 10 Dead Men (USA: DVD box title)
  9. Wasting Away (2007) (special thanks)
  10. The Curse of Blanchard Hill (2006) (V) (special thanks)
  11. Vampira: The Movie (2006) (V) (thanks) (as George Romero)
  12. The Dead Live (2006) (V) (thanks)
  13. Brunch of the Living Dead (2006) (special thanks)
  14. Land of the Dead: Road to Fiddler's Green (2005) (VG) (special thanks)
  15. Proof (2005) (acknowledgement: director of "Night of the Living Dead (1968) ")
    ... aka {proof} (International: English title: poster title)
  16. The Lost Tape: Andy's Terrifying Last Days Revealed (2004) (V) (special thanks)
  17. The Mental Dead (2003) (V) (special thanks)
  18. Zombiegeddon (2003) (V) (inspiration)
  19. I'll See You in My Dreams (2003) (thanks)

  20. Document of the Dead (1985) (special thanks)
  21. Effects (1980) (special thanks) (as George Romero)
    ... aka Death's Director
    ... aka The Manipulator (USA: alternative title)
Self:
  1. Son of Horror Business (2010) (post-production) .... Himself
  2. Deadtime Stories 2 (2009) (completed) .... Himself - Host

  3. Deadtime Stories (2009) .... Himself - Host
    ... aka George A. Romero Presents Deadtime Stories (USA: complete title)
  4. "Días de cine" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode dated 17 September 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  5. Nightmares in Red, White and Blue (2009) .... Himself
  6. Into the Dark: Exploring the Horror Film (2009) .... Himself
  7. Starz Inside: Fantastic Flesh (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  8. Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero (2008) .... Himself
  9. "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 15 February 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  10. Zombiemania (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  11. One for the Fire: The Legacy of 'Night of the Living Dead' (2008) .... Himself
  12. Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' (2007) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka Just Desserts (International: English title: informal alternative title)
    ... aka The Making of Creepshow (International: English title: informal alternative title)
  13. "30 Even Scarier Movie Moments" (2006) TV mini-series .... Himself
  14. 50 Films to See Before You Die (2006) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Film4's 50 Films to See Before You Die (UK: complete title)
  15. After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking (2005) (V) .... Himself
  16. "Ireland AM" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode #6.23 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  17. Undead Again: The Making of 'Land of the Dead' (2005) (V) .... Himself
  18. Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero (2005) (V) .... Himself
  19. Land of the Dead: Bringing the Dead to Life (2005) (V) .... Himself
  20. "Artworks Scotland" .... Himself (interviewed) (1 episode, 2005)
        - Michael Powell (2005) TV episode .... Himself (interviewed)
  21. Dream of the Dead (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  22. Dream of the Dead: George Romero (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  23. Make Your Own Damn Movie! (2005) (V) .... Himself
  24. 05 Spaceys (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  25. Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream (2005) (as George Romero) .... Himself
  26. When Shaun Met George (2005) (V) .... Himself
  27. Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy (2005) (V) .... Himself
  28. "The 100 Scariest Movie Moments" (2004) TV mini-series .... Himself
  29. The Dead Will Walk (2004) (V) .... Himself
  30. John Carpenter: Fear Is Just the Beginning... The Man and His Movies (2004) (V) .... Himself
  31. Behind the House: Anatomy of the Zombie Movement (2004) (V) .... Himself
  32. Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  33. The Many Days of 'Day of the Dead' (2003) (V) .... Himself
  34. Two Masters' Eyes (2003) (V) .... Himself
  35. Masters of Horror (2002) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Boogeymen II: Masters of Horror (USA: new title)
  36. "Chiller Cinema" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Lab of the Living Dead (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  37. The American Nightmare (2000) .... Himself
  38. Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror (2000) (TV) .... Himself (interviewee)

  39. "The Directors" .... Himself (1 episode)
        - The Films of George A. Romero (????) TV episode .... Himself
  40. The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic (1999) (V) .... Himself
  41. David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme (1997) (TV) .... Himself
  42. "A-Z of Horror" (1997) TV mini-series .... Himself
    ... aka Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror (UK: complete title)
  43. The Anatomy of Horror (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  44. Night of the Living Dead: 25th Anniversary Documentary (1993) (V) .... Himself
  45. Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies (1992) (TV) .... Himself
  46. The Horror Hall of Fame (1990) (TV) .... Himself

  47. "The Incredibly Strange Film Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1989)
    ... aka Son of the Incredibly Strange Film Show (UK: second season title)
        - George A. Romero & Tom Savini (1989) TV episode .... Himself
  48. Drive-In Madness! (1987) .... Himself
    ... aka Screen Scaries (USA: video title)
  49. Scream Greats, Vol. 1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects (1986) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka Scream Greats, Vol. 1 (USA: short title)
  50. Stephen King's World of Horror (1986) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka This Is Horror (USA: rerun title)
  51. Document of the Dead (1985) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. Autopsy of the Dead (2009) (V) .... Himself
  2. "Cinema mil"
        - Episode #1.8 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  3. Something to Scream About (2003) (V) .... Himself


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On September 30, 1997 he directed a Japanese market TV commercial for Capcom's Biohazard 2 (1998) (VG) starring Brad Renfro as Leon S. Kennedy and Adrienne Frantz as Claire Redfield while Booker Bradshaw did the voice over. Peter Deming served as cinematographer while special make-up artist Screaming Mad George was responsible for creating the zombies. The commercial was produced through Tokyo Production company Taiyo Kikaku and the advertising agency was Asatsu Inc. (now Asatsu-DK). more
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