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John A. Russo

Writing

Born February 2, 1939 · United States

Also known as John Russo

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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.

Filmography22 titles

Zombie Jamboree

1993as Himself / Narrator

Night of the Living Dead

1968as Washington Military Reporter

More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead

2011as Himself

The Return of the Living Dead

1985Story

Night of the Living Dead

1990Producer

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015as Self

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

1989as Himself

Drive-In Madness!

1987as Himself

Night of the Animated Dead

2021Original Film Writer

The Night They Came Home

2024Producer, Screenplay

Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors

2023as Self

The Majorettes

1986as Coroner

The History of Metal and Horror

2021as Self

There's Always Vanilla

1971Producer

The Red Tide Massacre

2022Director

Night of the Living Dead 3D

2006Original Film Writer

Killer Campout

2017as Burt

Crackcoon

2023as Lewis Smith

Midnight

2020as Father Stephen

My Uncle John Is a Zombie!

2017as Uncle John

Based on the Original Night of the Living Dead

2026Original Film Writer

My Life with the Living Dead

2024as Himself