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John A. Russo

John A. Russo

Born on February 2nd, 1939

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.

Filmography

My Life with the Living Dead

2024

Himself

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Crackcoon

2023

Lewis Smith

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Slice 2! Children of the Course

2023

John A. Russo

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Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors

2023

Self

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

2022

Self

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The History of Metal and Horror

2021

Self

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Midnight

2020

Father Stephen

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My Uncle John Is a Zombie!

2017

Uncle John

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Killer Campout

2017

Burt

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Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015

Self

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Chronicles of the Living Dead

2015

Self

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Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary

2014

Self

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More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead

2011

Himself

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Autopsy of the Dead

2009

Self (archival footage)

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UnConventional

2004

Self

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The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

1999

Self

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Santa Claws

1996

Detective

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Zombie Jamboree

1993

Himself

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The Inheritor

1990

Minister

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Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

1989

Himself

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Drive-In Madness

1987

Himself

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The Majorettes

1986

Coroner

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The Booby Hatch

1976

Doctor / Various Characters (uncredited)

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Night of the Living Dead

1968

Washington Military Reporter

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