George Andrew Romero was an American filmmaker, writer, and editor. He is best known for his series of gruesome and satirical horror films about an imagined zombie apocalypse, beginning with Night of the Living Dead (1968). This film is often considered a progenitor of the fictional zombie of modern culture. Other films in the series include Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Day of the Dead (1985). Aside from this series, his works include The Crazies (1973), Martin (1978), Creepshow (1982), Monkey Shines (1988), The Dark Half (1993) and Bruiser (2000). He also created and executive-produced the 1983–88 television series Tales from the Darkside.
George A. Romero
Active - 1968 - Present |
Birth - Feb 4, 1940 |
Death - Jul 16, 2017 |
Genres - Documentary, Horror, Thriller, Drama, Comedy
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Subgenres - Zombie Film, Monster Film, Slasher Film, Comedy Horror, Satire
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George Andrew Romero, George Romero, Georges A. Romero, Godfather of the Dead, Romero-
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Zombie Film, Monster Film, Slasher Film, Comedy Horror, Satire, Splatter Film, American Football Film, Biographical Film, Disaster Film, Ghost Film, Mockumentary, Parody Film, Post-Apocalyptic Film, Psychological Thriller Film, Romantic Comedy, Serial Killer, Supernatural Horror Film, Vampire Film, Zombie Comedy