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.
- September 2, 1939 (age 84)
- West Virginia University
- 1968–present
John A. Russo. Writer: Night of the Living Dead. With twenty books published internationally and nineteen feature movies in worldwide distribution, John 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."
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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’s most popular book is Night of the Living Dead.
John A. Russo. Writer: Night of the Living Dead. With twenty books published internationally and nineteen feature movies in worldwide distribution, John Russo has been called a "living legend."
- September 2, 1939
John A. Russo. Writer, Actor, Producer, Director. Born September 2, 1939 in Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA. With twenty books published internationally and nineteen feature movies in worldwide distribution, John Russo has been called a "living legend."
Dec 15, 2023 · He is best known for co-writing the screenplay of the iconic film “Night of the Living Dead” (1968), which catapulted him into the realm of cult status. This groundbreaking film not only redefined the genre but also established Russo as a visionary storyteller.
