Biography
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).
Known For
Complete Filmography

George A. Romero's Resident Evil
2025
as Self (archive footage)
A documentary that brings to light the vision that director George A. Romero had for an adaptation of Resident Evil, using newly filmed interviews wit...

A Night of the Undead
2022
Characters
In 1968 the world was shaken by an outbreak known today as the "Night of the Living Dead". On the anniversary of the event...a group of podcasters soo...

Jacaranda Joe
2022
Writer, Director
In 1994, Romero traveled to Valencia College in Florida to make a short film called Jacaranda Joe. It was a re-imagined version of a movie he'd tried ...

Romero's Elegy
2021
Director
Romero’s Elegy is a 21 -minute film which was shot in Pittsburgh in 1963 with Richard playing one of the antagonists. It was intended to add music and...

Night of the Animated Dead
2021
Original Film Writer
An animated retelling of ‘Night of the Living Dead’, in which a group of people in a rural farmhouse struggle to survive the threat of bloodthirsty zo...

Zombie-Rama
2021

Texas Carlos Massacre
2021
In Memory Of
Guided by his doctor (or is it voices in his head?), a young director is given a mission: to go to Texas to make an abstract roadmovie (“Unfocused fil...

The Amusement Park
2021
as (cameo)
An elderly gentleman sets out for what he thinks will be a normal day at an amusement park and is soon embroiled in a waking nightmare.

The Amusement Park
2021
Director, Editor
An elderly gentleman sets out for what he thinks will be a normal day at an amusement park and is soon embroiled in a waking nightmare.

Iron City Asskickers
2021
Shot in 1998 but not officially released until 2021, this short film was produced as a proof-of-concept for a reality-style TV show. It centers on a g...

Iron City Asskickers
2021
Director, Producer
Shot in 1998 but not officially released until 2021, this short film was produced as a proof-of-concept for a reality-style TV show. It centers on a g...

Night of the Living Dead Live
2020
Original Film Writer
Based on George A. Romero’s iconic 1968 film, a bunch of strangers are holed up in a farmhouse in rural Pennsylvania. Hordes of the undead are approac...

Occurrence at Mills Creek
2020
Thanks
A young girl awakens to a nightmare as her pleas to be seen and heard by her sister are taken as supernatural occurrences in this stylistic and suspen...

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020
as Self
The greatest cult horror and science fiction films of all-time are studied in vivid detail in the second volume of Time Warp. Includes groundbreaking ...

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
2020
as Self
Following five years in the life and career of independent filmmaker Justin McConnell, this documentary explores the struggles of financing, attractin...

Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
2019
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Tucumán, Argentina, 1965. Three years before George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead was released, director Ofelio Linares Montt shot Zombies in t...

The Dead Don't Die
2019
Thanks
In a small peaceful town, zombies suddenly rise to terrorize the town. Now three bespectacled police officers and a strange Scottish morgue expert mus...

Terrifier
2018
In Memory Of
A maniacal clown named Art terrorizes three young women on Halloween night and everyone else who stands in his way.
When Romero Met Del Toro
2017
Filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro in conversation with George Romero.

Night of the Living Steelers
2016
The 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers, as re-told by horror filmmaker and former Pittsburgh resident George A. Romero.

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015
as Self
Tom Savini is one of the greatest special effects legends in the history of cinema, but little is known about his personal life until now. For the fir...

Chronicles of the Living Dead
2015
as Self
The inside story of the important horror classic "Night of the Living Dead" as told by those who were there and those who were inspired by it. Includi...

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
2014
as Himself
Documentary about the making of George A. Romero's Monkey Shines.
The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half
2014
as Himself
Documentary covering the making of The Dark Half.

Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists
2014
as Don Adaded (voice)
Doofenshmirtz's latest "-inator" accidentally turns the citizens of Danville into contagious mindless repulsive pharmacists that look like him who run...

Why Horror?
2014
as Self
Horror fan Tal Zimerman examines the psychology of horror around the world to find out why people love to be scared.

Doc of the Dead
2014
as Self
The definitive zombie culture documentary, brought to the screen by the makers of THE PEOPLE vs. GEORGE LUCAS.

Birth of the Living Dead
2013
as Himself
A behind the scenes look into George Romero's groundbreaking horror classic Night of the Living Dead.

The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
2013
as Self
A new, feature-length documentary, filmed for the Special Edition Scream Factory Blu-Ray Release of George Romero's 1985 film, Day of the Dead A smal...

A Fish Story
2013
as Nick's Dad
After his sudden death, a devoted father's search for heaven brings him back to his distraught family and his wilderness fishing camp for a few precio...
The Future of Fear
2011
as Self
Join some of the most talented legends of the Horror Film genre for discussion of what scared us before, and what's going to scare us next! The film i...

Nightmare Factory
2011
as Self
The story of how one Pittsburgh boy’s fascination with monsters drove him to the very top of the Hollywood food chain. In 1989, Greg Nicotero, much to...
The Walking Dead Girls
2011
as Self
The Walking Dead Girls is a behind-the-scenes look into zombie culture in the United States and the obsession into ""Sexy Female Zombies"". What is it...

Another Night of the Living Dead
2011
Writer
Director Alan Smithee takes us on an irreverent (and unauthorized) romp through George A. Romero's classic Night of the Living Dead, the film that spa...

Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"
2010
as Self
Explore the final chapter of filmmaking legend George A. Romero's legacy in this intimate documentary featuring on-set footage and interviews.
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
2010
as Self
Stever gets up close and personal with many of the talented filmmakers and stars in exclusive backstage interviews. Stever captures the set-up of the ...

Elvira’s Movie Macabre: Night Of The Living Dead
2010
Director
A revamping, if you will, of the 1980's classic horror movie showcase, hosted by Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Elvira decides to clean out her basemen...

Under the Scares
2010
as Himself
Cheap scares. Extreme Gore. Loads of nudity. These have been the three staples of low budget independent horror films since the 60's. But what's a fil...

Survival of the Dead
2010
Screenplay, Director
On a small island off the coast of Delaware, two families are locked in a struggle for power and control over the fate of the undead.

The Crazies
2010
Executive Producer, Original Film Writer
Four friends find themselves trapped in their small hometown after they discover their friends and neighbors going quickly and horrifically insane.

Deadtime Stories
2009
as Self - Host
An anthology of three horror stories presented by George A. Romero. In "Valley of the Shadow," a woman searches for her missing husband in the jungle...

Deadtime Stories
2009
Executive Producer
An anthology of three horror stories presented by George A. Romero. In "Valley of the Shadow," a woman searches for her missing husband in the jungle...

Staunton Hill
2009
Thanks
When a group of hikers take off for a weekend of fun and adventure in remote mountain region, they unwittingly stumble across the Staunton family - fo...

Autopsy of the Dead
2009
as Self (archival footage)
Board up the windows and doors! More than 40 years after filming the 1968 horror masterpiece Night of the Living Dead, the 'dead' return in the all-ne...

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
2009
as Self
An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008
as Self
This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, John Landis, Frank Darabont, Joe Dan...
Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero
2008
as Himself
"Dead On" examines George's fantastic body of film work as it stands to date, and investigates a number of aspects of George's work, working style, an...

Dead Eyes Open
2008
as Scientist
Six young people on their way to a joint holiday - when the tank gets empty they find themselves stranded in the midst of an unknown wilderness. Every...

Day of the Dead
2008
Original Film Writer
When a small Colorado town is overrun by the flesh hungry dead, a small group of survivors try to escape in a last ditch effort to stay alive.

Zombiemania
2008
as Himself - Filmmaker
The evolution of the zombie from its roots in Haitian voodoo to its coveted role as the world's most popular monster: from being a clumsy corpse to be...

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
2007
as Self
Details the making of Stephen King & George A. Romero's 1982 horror anthology classic, from conception through to completion.

Diary of the Dead
2007
as Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
A terrified group of college film students record the pandemic rise of flesh-eating zombies while struggling for their own survival.

Diary of the Dead
2007
Director, Screenplay
A terrified group of college film students record the pandemic rise of flesh-eating zombies while struggling for their own survival.

Night of the Living Dead 3D
2006
Original Film Writer
Barricaded in a farmhouse, a woman and a collegian must contend with flesh-eating zombies and a malevolent mortician.

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
2006
as Self
From 1970-1977, six low budget films shown at midnight transformed the way we make and watch films.
George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann
2005
George A. Romero speaks about the film and its influence.

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
2005
as Self
A documentary that looks back at the making of a "lost" movie made by an enterprising group of Pittsburgh filmmakers.

Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero
2005
as Himself
An interview of George A. Romero discussing his two "lost" films, There's Always Vanilla and Season of the Witch.

When Shaun Met George
2005
as Self
The star, director and co-writers of "Shaun Of The Dead" travel to Toronto to film their cameo roles as zombies in the latest film from the man who in...

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
2005
as Self
Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD release "The Val Lewton Horror Collection."

Michael Powell
2005
The first episode of a new arts documentary program from BBC Scotland was dedicated to Michael Powell in his centenary year. The program interviews ma...

Land of the Dead
2005
as Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
The world is full of zombies and the survivors have barricaded themselves inside a walled city to keep out the living dead. As the wealthy hide out in...

Land of the Dead
2005
Screenplay, Director
The world is full of zombies and the survivors have barricaded themselves inside a walled city to keep out the living dead. As the wealthy hide out in...
Make Your Own Damn Movie!
2005
as Himself
South Park's Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Night of the Living Dead's George A. Romero and Spider-Man's Stan Lee share their filmmaking secrets with the...

The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
2004
as Himself
Feature documentary which profiles both the 1978 film and the career of director George A. Romero, including extensive interviews with all principle c...

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
2004
as Self
Chronicles the work of cult director John Carpenter through interviews with him and his associates, with emphases on the earlier work.

Dawn of the Dead
2004
Original Film Writer
A group of survivors take refuge in a shopping mall after the world is taken over by aggressive, flesh-eating zombies.
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
2003
as Himself
Documentary of the making of George A. Romero's zombie classic Day of the Dead.
Two Masters' Eyes
2003
This documentary features interviews with directors Dario Argento and George Romero, Special Make-Up Effects supervisor Tom Savini, executive producer...

Masters of Horror
2002
as Self
Documentary showcasing the work of prominent film directors in the horror genre. Featuring interviews with the directors, behind the scenes footage an...

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
2001
as Self
Documentary that explores Argento's film career.

The American Nightmare
2000
as Self
An examination into the nature of 1960's-70's horror films, the involved artists, and how they reflected contemporary society.

Bruiser
2000
Director, Writer
Bruiser is the story of a man who has always tried to fit in. He keeps his mouth shut, follows the rules, and does what he's supposed to do. But one m...

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
1999
as Self
Documentary about the making of "Night of the Living Dead" (1990) featuring interviews with director Tom Savini, producers and effects artists.

Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM
1997
as Self
From the legendary director who redefined the zombies in film industry (George A. Romero), comes a bold new vision that blurs the line between game an...

David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme
1997
as Himself
A brief documentary about Cronenberg made by the BBC to precede a showing of 'Videodrome' on television.

BIOHAZARD 2 TV-CM
1997
Director
On September 29, 1998, most citizens of the Midwestern American mountain community of Raccoon City were transformed into zombies by the T-virus. Leon ...
Zombie Jamboree
1993
as Himself
A documentary on the Zombie Jamboree, the 25th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead convention that took place in 1993. Guests included numerous ca...

The Dark Half
1993
as Customer (uncredited)
Thad Beaumont is the author of a highly successful series of violent pulp thrillers written under the pseudonym of ‘George Stark’, but when he decides...

The Dark Half
1993
Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer
Thad Beaumont is the author of a highly successful series of violent pulp thrillers written under the pseudonym of ‘George Stark’, but when he decides...

Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
1992
as Self
A Documentary on Horror and Sci-Fi movies from the past to today.

George Romero & the City of the Living Dead
1991
as Himself
When Pittsburgh Magazine named George A. Romero (1940-2017) Pittsburgher of the Year in 1991, Rick Sebak explored how the filmmaker's career has inter...

The Silence of the Lambs
1991
as FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatri...

Tales from the Darkside
1990
Writer
A compilation of episodes from the classic '80s horror anthology TV series "Tales From The Darkside" for the VHS market.

Night of the Living Dead
1990
as Passenger
In this remake of the classic 1968 film, a group of people are trapped inside a farmhouse as legions of the walking dead try to get inside and use the...

Night of the Living Dead
1990
Screenplay, Executive Producer
In this remake of the classic 1968 film, a group of people are trapped inside a farmhouse as legions of the walking dead try to get inside and use the...

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
Screenplay
A young boy tells three stories of horror to distract a witch who plans to eat him.

Two Evil Eyes
1990
Director, Screenplay
A duo of Edgar Allan Poe adaptations about a greedy wife's attempt to embezzle her dying husband's fortune, and a sleazy reporter's adoption of a stra...

Monkey Shines
1988
Director, Screenplay
A quadriplegic man is given a trained monkey help him with every day activities, until the little monkey begins to develop feelings, and rage, against...

The Yattering And Jack
1987
Executive Producer
A three-foot tall demon is sent to corrupt a virtuous, happy go-lucky salesman named Jack Polo during Christmas, but if he touches him then he falls u...

Creepshow 2
1987
Screenplay
Three macabre tales from the latest issue of a boy's favorite comic book, dealing with a vengeful wooden Native American, a monstrous blob in a lake, ...

Drive-In Madness!
1987
as Himself
A compilation of trailers and previews from classic low-budget sci-fi and horror films.

Flight of the Spruce Goose
1986
as Gromero
A Pittsburgh miner kidnaps a model and drives her to Hollywood to see Howard Hughes' plane, the Spruce Goose.

Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
1986
as Himself
A documentary detailing the career of makeup artist Tom Savini, including clips from the various movies he's worked on.

Stephen King's Golden Tales
1985
Executive Producer
A collection of horror stories taking the viewer into the dark world of Stephen King, featuring vampires, strange objects and sinister humor. The five...

The False Prophet
1985
Executive Producer
A young woman depends on an astrology machine to help her make all her decisions.

Day of the Dead
1985
as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
A small group of scientists and soldiers take refuge in an underground missile silo where they struggle to control the flesh-eating dead that walks th...

Day of the Dead
1985
Director, Screenplay
A small group of scientists and soldiers take refuge in an underground missile silo where they struggle to control the flesh-eating dead that walks th...

Grandma's Last Wish
1985
Executive Producer
Given one last wish to enliven her days before she is moved into the Tranquil Gardens retirement home, elderly Grandma sees to it that her self-center...

Levitation
1985
Executive Producer
Two young hecklers goad once-great circus magician into reviving his legendary wireless levitation trick, which he abandoned years ago because it went...

Madness Room
1985
Executive Producer
A wealthy couple finds an extra room in their house with the help of a Ouija board.

The Tear Collector
1985
Executive Producer
A young woman who can't stop crying meets a mysterious man who collects tears.

Answer Me
1985
Executive Producer
An English actress is unable to get any rest - being constantly annoyed by the sound of a ringing phone from the apartment next door.

In the Cards
1985
Executive Producer
Soft-hearted Catherine makes a living as a tarot card reader but faces a crisis of conscience in the process.

Slippage
1984
Executive Producer
When graphic designer fails to receive timely news about the outcome of a job interview, he begins to discover that he is slowly ceasing to exist.

Mookie and Pookie
1984
Executive Producer
Not even death can sever the bond that exists between the two siblings when the knowledge of technology follows one of them into the afterlife.

The Odds
1984
Executive Producer
Bookie never refuses a bet. Bettor only bets long shots and beats impossible odds each time. Bookie's latest bet is that bettor will die of natural ca...

Pain Killer
1984
Executive Producer
A man suffers from both back pain and his nagging wife. Doctor finds nothing physically wrong, concludes that the problem is caused by latent anger to...

I'll Give You a Million
1984
Executive Producer
Wily millionaire engages his longtime acquaintance in a cat & mouse game ... by offering him one million dollars for his mortal soul.

The New Man
1984
Executive Producer
A reformed alcoholic is visited by his young son, but he doesn't have a son called Jerry.

Creepshow
1982
Director, Editor
Five tales in the style of classic '50s horror comics, involving a murdered man emerging from the grave, a meteor's ooze that makes everything grow, a...

Knightriders
1981
Director, Writer, Editor
A medieval reenactment troupe struggles to maintain its family-like dynamic amid pressure from local authorities, interest from talent agents, and the...

Document of the Dead
1981
as Himself
A documentary about George A. Romero's films, with a behind scenes look at Dawn of the Dead.

Dawn of the Dead
1978
as TV Director / Biker (uncredited)
During an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT team members, a traffic reporter, and his television-e...

Dawn of the Dead
1978
Director, Screenplay, Editor
During an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT team members, a traffic reporter, and his television-e...

Martin
1978
as Father Howard
Martin, who believes himself to be a vampire, goes to live with his elderly and hostile cousin in a small Pennsylvania town where he tries to redeem h...

Martin
1978
Editor, Director, Screenplay
Martin, who believes himself to be a vampire, goes to live with his elderly and hostile cousin in a small Pennsylvania town where he tries to redeem h...

O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose
1974
Director, Editor
An independently produced sports documentary on the career of O.J. Simpson, (#32) the upcoming running back for the Buffalo Bills football team.

The Crazies
1973
Screenplay, Director, Editor
Citizens of a small town are infected by a biological weapon that causes its victims to become violently insane. As uninfected citizens struggle to su...

Hungry Wives
1972
Director, Director of Photography, Editor
Joan Mitchell is an unhappy, middle-aged suburban housewife with an uncommunicative businessman husband and a distant 19 year old daughter on the verg...

There's Always Vanilla
1971
Editor, Director, Director of Photography
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.

Night of the Living Dead
1968
as Washington Reporter
A group of strangers trapped in a farmhouse find themselves fending off a horde of recently dead, flesh-eating ghouls.

Night of the Living Dead
1968
Editor, Screenplay, Director of Photography
A group of strangers trapped in a farmhouse find themselves fending off a horde of recently dead, flesh-eating ghouls.

Expostulations
1962
Director
An early satirical anthology of socially conscious shorts.

Twilight of the Dead
N/A
Story
The dead rose, the world fell, and life has all but disappeared. On a remote tropical island, the last of the living are caught between factions of th...
Night of the Living Dead
N/A
Original Film Writer
A ragtag group of strangers barricade themselves in an old farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls. A re-imagining of the 1968 Ge...