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Overview
Mini Biography:
George A. Romero never set out to become a Hollywood figure; however,... more
Awards:
12 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(828 articles)
Mark Isham scores ‘The Crazies’ remake (From MovieScore Magazine. 6 November 2009, 1:09 PM, PST)
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Alternate Names:
George RomeroUS TV Schedule:
| Sun. Nov. 8 | 3:30 PM | CW | The Silence of the Lambs |
Filmography
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1. | The Crazies (post-production) (2010) | (executive producer) | 2010 | - | - |
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2. | Deadtime Stories 2 (completed) (2009) | (executive producer) | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | Deadtime Stories (2009) | (executive producer) | 2009 | - | - |
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4. | Into the Dark: Exploring the Horror Film (2009) | (executive producer) | 2009 | - | - |
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5. | One for the Fire: The Legacy of 'Night of the Living Dead' (2008) | (executive producer) | 2008 | - | 8.8 (15) |
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6. | Chill Factor: House Call (2004) (V) | (executive producer) | 2004 | - | 4.4 (37) |
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7. | The Dark Half (1993) | (executive producer) | 1993 | - | 5.7 (4,952) |
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8. | Night of the Living Dead (1990) | (executive producer) | 1990 | - | 6.6 (9,110) |
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9. | "Tales from the Darkside" (1984) | executive producer (69 episodes, 1984-1988) | 1988 | - | 7.7 (1,009) |
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10. | "The Winners" (1973) | producer (1 episode, 1973) | 1973 | - | 5.1 (7) |
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1. | The Crazies (post-production) (2010) | (1973 motion picture "The Crazies") | 2010 | - | - |
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2. | Survival of the Dead (2009) | (written by) | 2009 | - | 7.2 (277) |
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3. | Day of the Dead (2008) | (motion picture "Day of the Dead") | 2008 | - | 4.5 (6,758) |
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4. | Diary of the Dead (2007) | (written by) | 2007 | - | 6.1 (17,905) |
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5. | Il pianto della statua (2007) | (short story "Passion and Extasy") | 2007 | - | - |
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6. | Night of the Living Dead 3D (2006) | (1968 screenplay) | 2006 | - | 3.6 (1,319) |
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7. | Land of the Dead (2005) | (written by) | 2005 | $30.9M | 6.5 (36,970) |
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8. | Night of the Living Dead Survivor's Cut (2005) (V) | (1968 screenplay) | 2005 | - | 3.4 (58) |
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9. | Dawn of the Dead (2004) | (1978 screenplay) | 2004 | - | 7.4 (66,491) |
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10. | Bruiser (2000) | (writer) | 2000 | - | 5.1 (2,546) |
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11. | The Dark Half (1993) | (screenplay) | 1993 | - | 5.7 (4,952) |
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12. | Night of the Living Dead (1990) | (earlier screenplay) (screenplay) | 1990 | - | 6.6 (9,110) |
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13. | Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) | (screenplay) (segment "Cat From Hell") | 1990 | - | 5.6 (3,306) |
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14. | Due occhi diabolici (1990) | (segment "The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar") | 1990 | - | 5.9 (1,843) |
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15. | Monkey Shines (1988) | (screenplay) | 1988 | - | 6.1 (2,706) |
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16. | Creepshow 2 (1987) | (screenplay) | 1987 | - | 5.3 (5,329) |
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17. | "Tales from the Darkside" (1984) | (4 episodes, 1983-1986) | 1986 | - | 7.7 (1,009) |
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18. | Day of the Dead (1985) | (written by) | 1985 | - | 7.0 (20,173) |
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19. | Knightriders (1981) | (written by) | 1981 | - | 6.2 (1,692) |
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20. | Dawn of the Dead (1978) | (written by) | 1978 | $40M | 8.0 (38,544) |
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21. | Martin (1977) | (writer) | 1977 | - | 7.2 (2,970) |
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22. | The Crazies (1973) | (screenplay) | 1973 | - | 6.2 (2,843) |
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23. | Hungry Wives (1972) | (writer) | 1972 | - | 5.3 (727) |
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24. | Night of the Living Dead (1968) | (screenplay) (as George Romero) | 1968 | - | 8.0 (35,337) |
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1. | Survival of the Dead (2009) | 2009 | - | 7.2 (277) | |
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2. | Diary of the Dead (2007) | 2007 | - | 6.1 (17,905) | |
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3. | Land of the Dead (2005) | 2005 | $30.9M | 6.5 (36,970) | |
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4. | Bruiser (2000) | 2000 | - | 5.1 (2,546) | |
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5. | The Dark Half (1993) | 1993 | - | 5.7 (4,952) | |
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6. | Due occhi diabolici (1990) | (segment "The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar") (as George Romero) | 1990 | - | 5.9 (1,843) |
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7. | Monkey Shines (1988) | 1988 | - | 6.1 (2,706) | |
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8. | Day of the Dead (1985) | 1985 | - | 7.0 (20,173) | |
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9. | Creepshow (1982) | 1982 | - | 6.5 (11,259) | |
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10. | Knightriders (1981) | 1981 | - | 6.2 (1,692) | |
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11. | Dawn of the Dead (1978) | 1978 | $40M | 8.0 (38,544) | |
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12. | Martin (1977) | 1977 | - | 7.2 (2,970) | |
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13. | O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose (1974) (TV) | (as George Romero) | 1974 | - | 5.6 (29) |
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14. | "The Winners" (1973) | (1 episode, 1974) | 1974 | - | 5.1 (7) |
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15. | The Crazies (1973) | 1973 | - | 6.2 (2,843) | |
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16. | Hungry Wives (1972) | 1972 | - | 5.3 (727) | |
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17. | There's Always Vanilla (1971) | 1971 | - | 5.7 (180) | |
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18. | Night of the Living Dead (1968) | 1968 | - | 8.0 (35,337) | |
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1. | The I Scream Man (in production) (2009) | Earl | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | Diary of the Dead (2007) | (uncredited) Police Chief Arthur Katz | 2007 | - | 6.1 (17,905) |
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3. | Land of the Dead (2005) | (voice) (uncredited) Puppeteer | 2005 | $30.9M | 6.5 (36,970) |
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4. | The Silence of the Lambs (1991) | (uncredited) FBI Agent in Memphis | 1991 | $273M | 8.7 (219,467) |
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5. | Flight of the Spruce Goose (1986) | Gromero | 1986 | - | 7.9 (15) |
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6. | Day of the Dead (1985) | (uncredited) Zombie with scarf | 1985 | - | 7.0 (20,173) |
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7. | Dawn of the Dead (1978) | (uncredited) TV Director/Nick - Biker (wearing Santa Claus suit) | 1978 | $40M | 8.0 (38,544) |
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8. | Martin (1977) | Father Howard | 1977 | - | 7.2 (2,970) |
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9. | The Crazies (1973) | (uncredited) Extra at Dance/High School Infirmary | 1973 | - | 6.2 (2,843) |
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10. | There's Always Vanilla (1971) | (voice) Beer Comercial Director | 1971 | - | 5.7 (180) |
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11. | Night of the Living Dead (1968) | (uncredited) Washington reporter | 1968 | - | 8.0 (35,337) |
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1. | Creepshow (1982) | (segment "Something To Tide You Over") | 1982 | - | 6.5 (11,259) |
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2. | Knightriders (1981) | 1981 | - | 6.2 (1,692) | |
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3. | Dawn of the Dead (1978) | 1978 | $40M | 8.0 (38,544) | |
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4. | Martin (1977) | 1977 | - | 7.2 (2,970) | |
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5. | O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose (1974) (TV) | (as George Romero) | 1974 | - | 5.6 (29) |
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6. | The Crazies (1973) | 1973 | - | 6.2 (2,843) | |
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7. | Hungry Wives (1972) | 1972 | - | 5.3 (727) | |
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8. | There's Always Vanilla (1971) | 1971 | - | 5.7 (180) | |
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9. | Night of the Living Dead (1968) | (uncredited) | 1968 | - | 8.0 (35,337) |
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1. | Hungry Wives (1972) | 1972 | - | 5.3 (727) | |
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2. | There's Always Vanilla (1971) | 1971 | - | 5.7 (180) | |
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3. | Night of the Living Dead (1968) | (uncredited) | 1968 | - | 8.0 (35,337) |
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1. | It Happened to Jane (1959) | (crew) (uncredited) | 1959 | - | 6.6 (616) |
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1. | Frankenpimp (2009) | (special thanks) | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | Little Red Riding Hood (2009) (V) | (special thanks) | 2009 | - | 9.3 (8) |
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3. | Dead Country (2008) | (dedicatee) | 2008 | - | 2.6 (35) |
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4. | Decadere (2008) | (special thanks) | 2008 | - | - |
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5. | Face Eater (2008) | (dedicatee) | 2008 | - | 7.7 (25) |
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6. | O.C. Babes and the Slasher of Zombietown (2008) (V) | (special thanks) | 2008 | - | 1.1 (67) |
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7. | Ten Dead Men (2008) | (inspiration: thanks and love to the works of) | 2008 | - | 4.3 (409) |
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8. | Wasting Away (2007) | (special thanks) | 2007 | - | 7.0 (151) |
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9. | The Curse of Blanchard Hill (2006) (V) | (special thanks) | 2006 | - | 9.2 (27) |
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10. | Vampira: The Movie (2006) (V) | (thanks) (as George Romero) | 2006 | - | 6.5 (53) |
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11. | The Dead Live (2006) (V) | (thanks) | 2006 | - | 1.9 (34) |
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12. | Brunch of the Living Dead (2006) | (special thanks) | 2006 | - | 7.2 (17) |
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13. | Land of the Dead: Road to Fiddler's Green (2005) (VG) | (special thanks) | 2005 | - | 5.8 (73) |
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14. | Proof (2005) | (acknowledgement: director of "Night of the Living Dead (1968) ") | 2005 | - | 6.9 (17,030) |
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15. | The Lost Tape: Andy's Terrifying Last Days Revealed (2004) (V) | (special thanks) | 2004 | - | 6.0 (498) |
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16. | The Mental Dead (2003) (V) | (special thanks) | 2003 | - | 8.6 (32) |
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17. | Zombiegeddon (2003) (V) | (inspiration) | 2003 | - | 2.9 (436) |
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18. | I'll See You in My Dreams (2003) | (thanks) | 2003 | - | 7.1 (573) |
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19. | Document of the Dead (1985) | (special thanks) | 1985 | - | 6.5 (330) |
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20. | Effects (1980) | (special thanks) (as George Romero) | 1980 | - | 5.9 (140) |
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Self
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1. | Son of Horror Business (post-production) (2010) | Himself | 2010 | - | - |
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2. | Deadtime Stories 2 (completed) (2009) | Himself - Host | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | Deadtime Stories (2009) | Himself - Host | 2009 | - | - |
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4. | "Días de cine" (1991) | Himself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 7.6 (31) |
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5. | Nightmares in Red, White and Blue (2009) | Himself | 2009 | - | 9.0 (8) |
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6. | Into the Dark: Exploring the Horror Film (2009) | Himself | 2009 | - | - |
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7. | Starz Inside: Fantastic Flesh (2008) (TV) | Himself | 2008 | - | 8.1 (36) |
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8. | Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero (2008) | Himself | 2008 | - | - |
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9. | Zombiemania (2008) (TV) | Himself | 2008 | - | 7.0 (20) |
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10. | One for the Fire: The Legacy of 'Night of the Living Dead' (2008) | Himself | 2008 | - | 8.8 (15) |
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11. | Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' (2007) (V) | Himself | 2007 | - | 8.1 (16) |
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12. | "30 Even Scarier Movie Moments" (2006) | Himself | 2006 | - | 5.5 (124) |
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13. | 50 Films to See Before You Die (2006) (TV) | Himself | 2006 | - | 5.5 (139) |
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14. | "Ireland AM" (1999) | Himself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 7.9 (14) |
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15. | After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking (2005) (V) | Himself | 2005 | - | 7.0 (8) |
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16. | Land of the Dead: Bringing the Dead to Life (2005) (V) | Himself | 2005 | - | 6.7 (13) |
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17. | Undead Again: The Making of 'Land of the Dead' (2005) (V) | Himself | 2005 | - | 6.2 (15) |
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18. | Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero (2005) (V) | Himself | 2005 | - | 5.6 (6) |
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19. | "Artworks Scotland" (2005) | Himself (interviewed) (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | - |
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20. | Dream of the Dead: George Romero (2005) (TV) | Himself | 2005 | - | 7.6 (8) |
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21. | Dream of the Dead (2005) (TV) | Himself | 2005 | - | 7.6 (15) |
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22. | Make Your Own Damn Movie! (2005) (V) | Himself | 2005 | - | 5.7 (133) |
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23. | 05 Spaceys (2005) (TV) | Himself | 2005 | - | 3.0 (44) |
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24. | Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream (2005) | (as George Romero) Himself | 2005 | - | 7.2 (527) |
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25. | Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy (2005) (V) | Himself | 2005 | - | 7.4 (103) |
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26. | When Shaun Met George (2005) (V) | Himself | 2005 | - | 7.1 (18) |
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27. | "The 100 Scariest Movie Moments" (2004) | Himself | 2004 | - | 8.7 (585) |
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28. | The Dead Will Walk (2004) (V) | Himself | 2004 | - | 7.9 (98) |
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29. | John Carpenter: Fear Is Just the Beginning... The Man and His Movies (2004) (V) | Himself | 2004 | - | 7.5 (36) |
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30. | Behind the House: Anatomy of the Zombie Movement (2004) (V) | Himself | 2004 | - | 1.9 (88) |
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31. | Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television (2004) (TV) | Himself | 2004 | - | 6.8 (39) |
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32. | The Many Days of 'Day of the Dead' (2003) (V) | Himself | 2003 | - | 6.7 (29) |
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33. | Two Masters' Eyes (2003) (V) | Himself | 2003 | - | 6.3 (12) |
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34. | Masters of Horror (2002) (TV) | Himself | 2002 | - | 7.5 (181) |
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35. | "Chiller Cinema" (1999) | Himself (1 episode, 2001) | 2001 | - | 9.6 (7) |
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36. | The American Nightmare (2000) | Himself | 2000 | - | 7.4 (865) |
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37. | Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror (2000) (TV) | Himself (interviewee) | 2000 | - | 7.1 (252) |
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38. | "The Directors" (1999) | Himself (1 episode) | 1999 | - | 7.6 (81) |
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39. | The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic (1999) (V) | Himself | 1999 | - | 5.8 (67) |
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40. | "A-Z of Horror" (1997) | Himself | 1997 | - | 8.5 (40) |
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41. | David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme (1997) (TV) | Himself | 1997 | - | 7.7 (11) |
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42. | The Anatomy of Horror (1995) (TV) | Himself | 1995 | - | 2.9 (20) |
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43. | Night of the Living Dead: 25th Anniversary Documentary (1993) (V) | Himself | 1993 | - | 6.6 (80) |
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44. | Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies (1992) (TV) | Himself | 1992 | - | 6.5 (41) |
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45. | The Horror Hall of Fame (1990) (TV) | Himself | 1990 | - | 6.3 (51) |
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46. | "The Incredibly Strange Film Show" (1988) | Himself (1 episode, 1989) | 1989 | - | 8.5 (33) |
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47. | Drive-In Madness! (1987) | Himself | 1987 | - | 4.9 (38) |
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48. | Scream Greats, Vol. 1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects (1986) (V) | Himself | 1986 | - | 7.8 (100) |
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49. | Stephen King's World of Horror (1986) (TV) | Himself | 1986 | - | 7.0 (31) |
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50. | Document of the Dead (1985) | Himself | 1985 | - | 6.5 (330) |
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1. | Autopsy of the Dead (2009) (V) | Himself |
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2. | "Cinema mil" | |
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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). morePublicity Listings:
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