George A. Romero
Naissance : 04/02/1940
The Bronx, New York City, New York, États-Unis
Décès : 16/07/2017
(77 ans)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Biographie
GEORGE A. ROMERO is considered the father of the modern horror film. His first feature, Night of the Living Dead (1968), redefined the genre, not only with its explicit violence, but also with a satirical view of American society that reflected the turmoil of the times.
Known for his intelligence, innovation and sensitivity as a filmmaker, in addition to his ability to scare, Romero made short films, industrials and commercials before co-writing, directing, filming and editing Night of the Living Dead. The film, made on a budget of $114,000, is a stark parable of the American family consuming itself and still retains the power to shock and surprise.
Romero made several other low-budget films in Pittsburgh before solidifying his reputation with two remarkable films: Martin (1978), a lyrical, poignant and deeply disturbing story of a lonely boy who is convinced he is a vampire, and Dawn of the Dead (1979), set in a suburban shopping mall where a band of struggling survivors is beset by zombies and their own personal demons. A powerful, apocalyptic action film leavened with Romero’s signature pitch-black wit, the movie became one of the most profitable independent productions in film history.
He continued to do interesting work throughout the 80s and 90s with Knightriders (1981), a heartfelt film based on Arthurian legend, in which Ed Harris plays the leader of a troupe that stages medieval fairs with knights jousting on motorcycles instead of horses; Creepshow (1982), a smart and boldly stylized film with a script by Stephen King and a cast of well-known actors; and 1985's Day of the Dead, a progressive, eerily claustrophobic film, the third in Romero's zombie saga.
In 1988, Monkey Shines became Romero's first studio-produced film and introduced him to Peter Grunwald, with whom he eventually formed Romero-Grunwald Productions. The film was hailed by Newsweek as a “white-knuckle triumph.” Two Evil Eyes (1990) was a collaboration with filmmaker Dario Argento, comprising two vignettes inspired by Edgar Allan Poe short stories. 1993's The Dark Half starred Tim Hutton in a superb dual performance. The film, like much of Romero's work, was praised by critics and is considered among the most thoughtful of the many Stephen King adaptations.
In 2000 Romero made Bruiser, a taught, frightening and highly original tale of revenge, which at the time was his most exciting, stylish and accomplished film. Land of the Dead was released by Universal Pictures in June 2005 and garnered exceptional critical acclaim in addition to becoming one of the most successful of Romero's films at the box office.
In the fall of 2006 Romero embarked on Diary of the Dead, his most personal film since Night of the Living Dead. He proudly describes it as one that “comes from my heart. It's not a sequel or a remake. It's a whole new beginning for the dead.”
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Scénariste
Films | |
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2010 |
The Crazies - scénario original |
2009 |
Survival of the Dead |
2008 |
Le Jour des morts - scénario original |
2007 |
Diary of the Dead - Chronique des morts-vivants |
2006 |
Night of the Living Dead 3D - scénario original |
2005 |
Le Territoire des morts |
2004 |
L'Armée des morts - scénario original |
2000 |
Bruiser |
1993 |
La Part des ténèbres |
1990 |
Darkside, les contes de la nuit noire |
Deux yeux maléfiques |
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La Nuit des morts vivants - scénario, scénario original |
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1988 |
Incidents de parcours |
1987 |
Creepshow 2 |
1985 |
Le Jour des morts-vivants |
1981 |
Knightriders |
1978 |
Zombie |
1976 |
Martin |
1973 |
La Nuit des fous vivants |
1972 |
Season of the Witch |
1968 |
La Nuit des morts-vivants |
Séries | |
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1983 |
Tales from the Darkside |
Trick or Treat (S01E01) |
Courts métrages | |
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1994 |
Jacaranda Joe |
Réalisateur
Films | |
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2009 |
Survival of the Dead |
2007 |
Diary of the Dead - Chronique des morts-vivants |
2005 |
Le Territoire des morts |
2000 |
Bruiser |
1993 |
La Part des ténèbres |
1990 |
Deux yeux maléfiques |
1988 |
Incidents de parcours |
1985 |
Le Jour des morts-vivants |
1982 |
Creepshow |
1981 |
Knightriders |
1978 |
Zombie |
1976 |
Martin |
1973 |
La Nuit des fous vivants |
The Amusement Park |
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1972 |
Season of the Witch |
1971 |
There's Always Vanilla |
1968 |
La Nuit des morts-vivants |
Séries | |
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1983 |
Tales from the Darkside |
Documentaires | |
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1974 |
O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose (téléfilm) |
Émissions | |
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1976 |
Magic at the Roxy |
1973 |
The Winners |
Clips musicaux | |
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1999 |
The Misfits: Scream! |
Courts métrages | |
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1994 |
Jacaranda Joe |
1962 |
Expostulations |
Acteur
Films | |
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2013 |
'A Fish Story' |
2010 |
Scream Show 2 |
2009 |
Deadtime Stories: Volume 1 |
2007 |
Diary of the Dead - Chronique des morts-vivants |
2006 |
Dead Eyes Open |
2001 |
Doc Martin (téléfilm) |
1992 |
The Vault of Horror |
1991 |
Le Silence des agneaux |
1987 |
Flight of the Spruce Goose |
1985 |
Le Jour des morts-vivants |
1978 |
Zombie |
1976 |
Martin |
1973 |
La Nuit des fous vivants |
1971 |
There's Always Vanilla |
1968 |
La Nuit des morts-vivants |
Séries | |
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2014 |
Phinéas et Ferb |
Night of the Living Pharmacists (S04E44) |
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1999 |
Chiller Cinema |
Monteur
Films | |
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1982 |
Creepshow |
1981 |
Knightriders |
1978 |
Zombie |
1976 |
Martin |
1973 |
La Nuit des fous vivants |
The Amusement Park |
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1972 |
Season of the Witch |
1971 |
There's Always Vanilla |
1968 |
La Nuit des morts-vivants |
Documentaires | |
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1974 |
O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose (téléfilm) |
Émissions | |
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1973 |
The Winners |
Directeur de la photographie
Films | |
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1972 |
Season of the Witch |
1971 |
There's Always Vanilla |
1968 |
La Nuit des morts-vivants |
Invité
Émissions | |
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2009 |
The Rotten Tomatoes Show |
1998 |
Na plovárně |
1996 |
Festivalové vteřiny |
1973 |
Tomorrow Coast to Coast |
Écrivain
Films | |
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2007 |
Il Pianto della statua - livre |
Producteur
Émissions | |
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1973 |
The Winners |
Fanclub
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