Night of the Living Dead
1968
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John A. Russo (born September 2, 1939), 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.
John A. Russo is a horror genre legend who co-wrote Night of the Living Dead and wrote Return of the Living Dead. He has also written books, directed movies, and appeared in many films and TV shows.
- January 1, 1
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- Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA
John A. Russo’s most popular book is Night of the Living Dead.
Aug 1, 2021 · At Days of the Dead Indianapolis, I had the pleasure of speaking with one legend who helped bring this undead feature to life: John A. Russo! Credited with co-authoring the script for Night of the Living Dead, John went on to write numerous horror books and film a controversial 1982 feature based on his best-selling novel titled Midnight.
John A. Russo is a horror writer and filmmaker who co-wrote Night of the Living Dead and created the zombie genre. He has also written books, comics and novels on movie making and horror, and directed and acted in several movies.
- September 2, 1939
Jan 1, 1974 · 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. As a screenwriter, his credits include Night of the Living Dead, The Majorettes, Midnight, and Santa Claws. The latter two, he also directed.
JOHN A. RUSSO. With forty books published internationally and nineteen feature movies in worldwide distribution, John A. Russo has been called a “living legend.” He began by co-authoring the screenplay for Night of the Living Dead, which has become recognized as a “horror classic.”
