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John A. Russo

Writing · Born 1939-02-02

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.

Credits · 38

Night of the Living Dead

2026 · Original Film Writer

The Night They Came Home

2024 · Producer

2023 · Lewis Smith

Slice 2! Children of the Course

2023 · John A. Russo

Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors

The Red Tide Massacre

2022 · Director

Night of the Animated Dead

2021 · Original Film Writer

The History of Metal and Horror

2020 · Father Stephen

My Uncle John Is a Zombie!

2017 · Uncle John

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Chronicles of the Living Dead

More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead

2011 · Himself

Another Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead 3D

2006 · Original Film Writer

The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer

2002 · Screenplay

Children of the Living Dead

2001 · Executive Producer

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

1996 · Detective

Scream Queens Naked Christmas

1996 · Screenplay

Zombie Jamboree ‘93

Zombie Jamboree ‘93

1993 · Himself / Narrator

1993 · Director

Scream Queens Swimsuit Sensations

1992 · Director

Night of the Living Dead

1990 · Producer

1990 · Minister

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

1989 · Himself

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

Drive-In Madness!

1987 · Himself

1986 · Coroner

The Return of the Living Dead

1982 · Director

The Booby Hatch

1976 · Doctor / Various Characters (uncredited)

There's Always Vanilla

1971 · Producer

Night of the Living Dead

1968 · Washington Military Reporter

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