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George A. Romero

George A. Romero

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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George A. Romero's Resident Evil

George A. Romero's Resident Evil

2024

as Himself (archive footage)

Zombie-Rama

Zombie-Rama

2021

Iron City Asskickers

Iron City Asskickers

2021

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

2020

as Self

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

2020

as Self

Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary

Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary

2019

as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

When Romero Met Del Toro

When Romero Met Del Toro

2017

Night of the Living Steelers

Night of the Living Steelers

2016

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015

as Self

Chronicles of the Living Dead

Chronicles of the Living Dead

2015

as Self

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

2014

as Himself

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

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

2014

as Himself

Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists

Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists

2014

as Don Adaded (voice)

Why Horror?

Why Horror?

2014

as Self

Doc of the Dead

Doc of the Dead

2014

as Self

Birth of the Living Dead

Birth of the Living Dead

2013

as Himself

The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'

The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'

2013

as Self

A Fish Story

A Fish Story

2013

as Nick's Dad

The Future of Fear

The Future of Fear

2011

as Self

Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory

2011

as Self

The Walking Dead Girls

The Walking Dead Girls

2011

as Self

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

2010

as Self

A History of Horror

A History of Horror

2010

as Self

Under the Scares

Under the Scares

2010

as Himself

Deadtime Stories

Deadtime Stories

2009

as Self - Host

Autopsy of the Dead

Autopsy of the Dead

2009

as Self (archival footage)

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

2009

as Self

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

2008

as Self

Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero

Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero

2008

as Himself

Dead Eyes Open

Dead Eyes Open

2008

as Scientist

Zombiemania

Zombiemania

2008

as Himself - Filmmaker

30 Even Scarier Movie Moments

30 Even Scarier Movie Moments

2007

as Himself

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

2007

as Himself

Phineas and Ferb

Phineas and Ferb

2007

as Don Adaded (voice)

Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead

2007

as Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

2006

as Himself

George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann

George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann

2005

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

2005

as Self

Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero

Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero

2005

as Himself

When Shaun Met George

When Shaun Met George

2005

as Self

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

2005

as Self

Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

2005

as Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)

Make Your Own Damn Movie!

Make Your Own Damn Movie!

2005

as Himself

The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead

The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead

2004

as Himself

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

2004

as Self

The Many Days of Day of the Dead

The Many Days of Day of the Dead

2003

as Himself

Two Masters' Eyes

Two Masters' Eyes

2003

Masters of Horror

Masters of Horror

2002

as Self

Icons

Icons

2002

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

2001

as Self

The American Nightmare

The American Nightmare

2000

as Self

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

1999

as Self

David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme

David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme

1997

as Himself

E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

1996

Zombie Jamboree

Zombie Jamboree

1993

as Himself

The Dark Half

The Dark Half

1993

as Customer (uncredited)

Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies

Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies

1992

as Self

The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

1991

as FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)

Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1990

as Passenger

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

1988

as Self

Drive-In Madness

Drive-In Madness

1987

as Himself

Flight of the Spruce Goose

Flight of the Spruce Goose

1986

as Gromero

Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects

Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects

1986

as Himself

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

1985

as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)

Document of the Dead

Document of the Dead

1981

as Himself

Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

1978

as TV Director / Biker (uncredited)

Martin

Martin

1977

as Father Howard

The Amusement Park

The Amusement Park

1975

as (cameo)

Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1968

as Washington Reporter

Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"

Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"

as Self