John A. Russo
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.
Personal Details
Also Known As
Movies (46)
My Life with the Living Dead
as Himself
2024
The Night They Came Home
Screenplay (Writing)
2024
Crackcoon
as Lewis Smith
2023
Slice 2! Children of the Course
as John A. Russo
2023
Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors
as Self
2023
The Red Tide Massacre
Director (Directing)
2022
Marauders from the Mediterranean: The Macabre Magic of the Spanish Zombie Film
as Self
2022
Night of the Animated Dead
Original Film Writer (Writing)
2021
The History of Metal and Horror
as Self
2021
Midnight
as Father Stephen
2020
Night of the Living Dead Live
Original Film Writer (Writing)
2020
1-900 Vampire
Director (Directing)
2017
My Uncle John Is a Zombie!
as Uncle John
2017
Killer Campout
as Burt
2017
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
as Self
2015
Chronicles of the Living Dead
as Self
2015
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary
as Self
2014
More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead
as Himself
2011
Another Night of the Living Dead
Writer (Writing)
2011
Autopsy of the Dead
as Self (archival footage)
2009
Night of the Living Dead 3D
Original Film Writer (Writing)
2006
UnConventional
as Self
2004
The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer
Director (Directing)
2002
Children of the Living Dead
Executive Producer (Production)
2001
Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition 1999
Director (Directing)
1999
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
as Self
1999
The Devil Ant
as Self
1999
Santa Claws
as Detective
1996
Scream Queens Naked Christmas
Director (Directing)
1996
Zombie Jamboree
as Himself
1993
Midnight 2
Director (Directing)
1993
Scream Queens Swimsuit Sensations
Director (Directing)
1992
Scream Queens Knockout Workout
Director (Directing)
1992
Night of the Living Dead
Producer (Production)
1990
The Inheritor
as Minister
1990
Monster Make-Up
Director (Directing)
1989
Heartstopper
Director (Directing)
1989
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
as Himself
1989
Drive-In Madness!
as Himself
1987
The Majorettes
as Coroner
1986
The Return of the Living Dead
Story (Writing)
1985
Midnight
Director (Directing)
1982
The Devil and Sam Silverstein
Other (Writing)
1976
The Booby Hatch
as Doctor / Various Characters (uncredited)
1976
There's Always Vanilla
Producer (Production)
1971
Night of the Living Dead
as Washington Military Reporter
1968
