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John A. Russo

Known for Writing

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Born February 2, 1939

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

Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1968

as Washington Military Reporter

Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1968

Screenplay

The Return of the Living Dead

The Return of the Living Dead

1985

Story

Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1990

Producer

Night of the Animated Dead

Night of the Animated Dead

2021

Original Film Writer

More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead

More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead

2011

as Himself

The Night They Came Home

The Night They Came Home

2024

Screenplay

The Night They Came Home

The Night They Came Home

2024

Producer

Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

—

Original Film Writer

Midnight

Midnight

1982

Director

Midnight

Midnight

1982

Novel

Midnight

Midnight

1982

Screenplay

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015

as Self

The Red Tide Massacre

The Red Tide Massacre

2022

Director

Night of the Living Dead 3D

Night of the Living Dead 3D

2006

Original Film Writer

The History of Metal and Horror

The History of Metal and Horror

2021

as Self

My Uncle John Is a Zombie!

My Uncle John Is a Zombie!

2017

as Uncle John

My Uncle John Is a Zombie!

My Uncle John Is a Zombie!

2017

Director

My Uncle John Is a Zombie!

My Uncle John Is a Zombie!

2017

Screenplay

Children of the Living Dead

Children of the Living Dead

2001

Executive Producer

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