John A. Russo

John A. Russo

1939-02-02 56 Credits

Biography

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.

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My Life with the Living Dead

My Life with the Living Dead

2024

as Himself

Acting

MY LIFE WITH THE LIVING DEAD is a documentary feature based on the career of John A. Russo - the man who created flesh eating zombies and co-wrote the...

My Life with the Living Dead

My Life with the Living Dead

2024

Writer

Writing

MY LIFE WITH THE LIVING DEAD is a documentary feature based on the career of John A. Russo - the man who created flesh eating zombies and co-wrote the...

The Night They Came Home

The Night They Came Home

2024

Screenplay, Producer

5.9
Writing Producing

The combined force of local lawmen and Indian police aim to take down the the Rufus Buck Gang, a cold-heated band of fugitives with vengeance on their...

Crackcoon

Crackcoon

2023

as Lewis Smith

4.1
Acting

When a synthetically-altered street drug is discarded in the woods by a drug dealer during a car chase with police, the fallout proves nothing less th...

Slice 2! Children of the Course

Slice 2! Children of the Course

2023

as John A. Russo

2.0
Acting

The Bogey man has played eighteen holes of terror and opened the gates of hell! Only Chase Webb and Jack Pepper banshee hunter can save the world from...

Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors

Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors

2023

as Self

5.0
Acting

Take a front row seat as we sit down to chat with some of the creators and stars of the best and most beloved exploitation and grindhouse films of the...

The Red Tide Massacre

The Red Tide Massacre

2022

Director

4.1
Directing

A television reporter is attacked by a monster while investigating an environmental disaster in Florida.

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

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

2022

as Self

Acting

A feature-length documentary exploring the history of the Spanish zombie film.

Night of the Animated Dead

Night of the Animated Dead

2021

Original Film Writer

6.1
Writing

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...

The History of Metal and Horror

The History of Metal and Horror

2021

as Self

5.0
Acting

A documentary that explores the history of heavy metal music, horror films, and how the two genres have merged together over time.

Midnight

Midnight

2020

as Father Stephen

3.5
Acting

A teenage girl named Nancy runs away from home to escape an abusive relationship. She is befriended by a couple on a camping trip, however, their trip...

Midnight

Midnight

2020

Writer, Executive Producer

3.5
Writing Producing

A teenage girl named Nancy runs away from home to escape an abusive relationship. She is befriended by a couple on a camping trip, however, their trip...

Night of the Living Dead Live

Night of the Living Dead Live

2020

Original Film Writer

Writing

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...

1-900 Vampire

1-900 Vampire

2017

Director

Directing

After murdering and robbing a crooked businessman, three unsuspecting thugs are duped into calling a 1-900 ad. Three gorgeous women are waiting to ple...

My Uncle John Is a Zombie!

My Uncle John Is a Zombie!

2017

as Uncle John

1.7
Acting

A zombie kept in hiding by his niece and nephew for over forty years suddenly becomes famous when the world discovers he can talk and reason as though...

My Uncle John Is a Zombie!

My Uncle John Is a Zombie!

2017

Screenplay, Director

1.7
Writing Directing

A zombie kept in hiding by his niece and nephew for over forty years suddenly becomes famous when the world discovers he can talk and reason as though...

Killer Campout

Killer Campout

2017

as Burt

4.2
Acting

Two youth counselors bring a group of emotionally troubled teens deep into the woods for a weekend of solitude and confrontational therapy. The trip t...

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015

as Self

6.5
Acting

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

Chronicles of the Living Dead

2015

as Self

7.0
Acting

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...

Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary

Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary

2014

as Self

Acting

A real-life zombie epidemic is spreading. Inspired by the increasing popularity of zombie movies and television shows, men, women, and children across...

More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead

More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead

2011

as Himself

7.6
Acting

Retrospective documentary about the making of the horror cult classic "The Return of the Living Dead."

Another Night of the Living Dead

Another Night of the Living Dead

2011

Writer

1.0
Writing

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...

Autopsy of the Dead

Autopsy of the Dead

2009

as Self (archival footage)

Acting

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...

Night of the Living Dead 3D

Night of the Living Dead 3D

2006

Original Film Writer

3.9
Writing

Barricaded in a farmhouse, a woman and a collegian must contend with flesh-eating zombies and a malevolent mortician.

UnConventional

UnConventional

2004

as Self

3.5
Acting

Halloween 2003 marked the 13th anniversary of the Chiller Theatre Horror Movie Convention ... but there was nothing conventional about it. UnConventio...

The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer

The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer

2002

Director, Screenplay

Directing Writing

When soul singer Chuck Corby and his band Quiet Storm run afoul of a Mafia wannabe who's dying of cancer, we're off on a zany roller coaster ride with...

Children of the Living Dead

Children of the Living Dead

2001

Executive Producer

3.3
Producing

Starting a new life in a quiet Pennsylvania town, Matthew Michaels only thought is to turn an old farm property into a profitable car dealership. He s...

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

1999

as Self

Acting

Documentary about the making of "Night of the Living Dead" (1990) featuring interviews with director Tom Savini, producers and effects artists.

The Devil Ant

The Devil Ant

1999

as Self

Acting

A barrel of radioactive waste dumped by a careless mad scientist turns an ordinary ant into the Fearsome Formicid - The Devil Ant.

Santa Claws

Santa Claws

1996

as Detective

3.1
Acting

A young man finds his divorced mother having sex with a man in a Santa Claus hat and shoots them both dead. Years later, now thinking he is Santa Clau...

Scream Queens Naked Christmas

Scream Queens Naked Christmas

1996

Director, Screenplay

1.7
Directing Writing

Scream Queens celebrate Christmas with no clothes on.

Santa Claws

Santa Claws

1996

Writer, Producer, Director

3.1
Writing Producing Directing

A young man finds his divorced mother having sex with a man in a Santa Claus hat and shoots them both dead. Years later, now thinking he is Santa Clau...

Zombie Jamboree

1993

as Himself

10.0
Acting

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...

Zombie Jamboree

1993

Director

10.0
Directing

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...

Midnight 2

Midnight 2

1993

Director, Writer

2.0
Directing Writing

The surviving member of a devil-worshiping family uses a camcorder to videotape himself murdering young women during sex. The girlfriend of one of his...

Scream Queens Swimsuit Sensations

Scream Queens Swimsuit Sensations

1992

Director

1.0
Directing

THEY'RE BACK! (And their fronts.) Plus their sexy personalities! You'll flip over this video. Produced by Bob Michelucci, directed by John Russo and p...

Scream Queens Knockout Workout

1992

Director

Directing

Starring Playmates Melissa Moore, Jasae and Veronica Carothers! Designed to get your body into "Knock-out" shape and have you feeling good and lookin...

Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1990

Producer

6.9
Producing

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...

The Inheritor

The Inheritor

1990

as Minister

2.5
Acting

When her twin sister dies in an area called Windsor Lake, a young woman teams up with a local cop to try to find out what happened.

Monster Make-Up

Monster Make-Up

1989

Director

9.0
Directing

Let Dick Smith, the creator of the magical special effects for ALTERED STATES, THE EXORCIST, THE HUNGER and AMADEUS, show you how it's done. You'll ne...

Heartstopper

Heartstopper

1989

Director, Writer

5.1
Directing Writing

A physician who was hanged during the American Revolution for being a vampire is resurrected. He confesses his crimes to a priest, but starts to kill ...

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

1989

as Himself

6.5
Acting

Tom Savini has served as a makeup artist for some of Hollywood's most terrifying -- and disgusting -- creature features. In this instructional program...

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

1989

Producer

6.5
Producing

Tom Savini has served as a makeup artist for some of Hollywood's most terrifying -- and disgusting -- creature features. In this instructional program...

Drive-In Madness!

Drive-In Madness!

1987

as Himself

6.0
Acting

A compilation of trailers and previews from classic low-budget sci-fi and horror films.

The Majorettes

The Majorettes

1986

as Coroner

4.9
Acting

A hooded psycho is murdering high-school girls. A devil-worshiping, drug-dealing biker gang is suspected.

The Majorettes

The Majorettes

1986

Novel, Screenplay, Producer

4.9
Writing Producing

A hooded psycho is murdering high-school girls. A devil-worshiping, drug-dealing biker gang is suspected.

The Return of the Living Dead

The Return of the Living Dead

1985

Story

7.2
Writing

When foreman Frank shows new employee Freddy a secret military experiment in a supply warehouse in Louisville, Kentucky, the two klutzes accidentally ...

Midnight

Midnight

1982

Director, Screenplay, Novel

5.2
Directing Writing

A young woman fleeing her sexually abusive stepfather hitches a ride with two young men, but the three soon find themselves at the mercy of a backwood...

The Devil and Sam Silverstein

The Devil and Sam Silverstein

1976

Other

The Devil sets his sights on Sam Silverstein, a sexually frustrated sixty-five-year-old Jewish husband in crisis, whom he selects as an easy mark. At ...

The Booby Hatch

The Booby Hatch

1976

as Doctor / Various Characters (uncredited)

4.4
Acting

The creators of the original NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD bring you THE BOOBY HATCH, a zany comedy full of schlocky humor, nudity and sex! Sweet and innoc...

The Booby Hatch

The Booby Hatch

1976

Writer, Producer, Director

4.4
Writing Producing Directing

The creators of the original NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD bring you THE BOOBY HATCH, a zany comedy full of schlocky humor, nudity and sex! Sweet and innoc...

There's Always Vanilla

There's Always Vanilla

1971

Producer

4.3
Producing

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

Night of the Living Dead

1968

as Washington Military Reporter

7.6
Acting

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

Night of the Living Dead

1968

Screenplay

7.6
Writing

A group of strangers trapped in a farmhouse find themselves fending off a horde of recently dead, flesh-eating ghouls.

Dead Good Night

Dead Good Night

N/A

Screenstory

Writing

A dangerous, unknown virus has been released. The news reports outbreaks of mass violence and grotesque scenes of cannibalism. People are being urged ...

Night of the Living Dead

N/A

Original Film Writer

Writing

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...