Writing

John A. Russo

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

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Rebirth of the Living Dead
Producer
2026
Night of the Living Dead
Original Film Writer
2026
Midnight 3
Executive Producer
2026
View from the Edge
2025
Crackcoon
as Lewis Smith
2024
My Life with the Living Dead
as Himself
2024
My Life with the Living Dead
Writer
2024
The Night They Came Home
Screenplay
2024
The Night They Came Home
Producer
2024
Slice 2! Children of the Course
as John A. Russo
2023
Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors
as Self
2023
The Red Tide Massacre
Director
2022
Marauders from the Mediterranean: The Macabre Magic of the Spanish Zombie Film
as Self
2022
Night of the Animated Dead
Original Film Writer
2021
The History of Metal and Horror
as Self
2021
Midnight
as Father Stephen
2020
Midnight
Writer
2020
Midnight
Executive Producer
2020
Night of the Living Dead Live
Original Film Writer
2020
1-900 Vampire
Director
2017
My Uncle John Is a Zombie!
as Uncle John
2017
My Uncle John Is a Zombie!
Screenplay
2017
My Uncle John Is a Zombie!
Director
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
2011
Autopsy of the Dead
as Self (archival footage)
2009
Night of the Living Dead 3D
Original Film Writer
2006
UnConventional
as Self
2004
The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer
Director
2002
The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer
Screenplay
2002
Children of the Living Dead
Executive Producer
2001
Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition 1999
Director
1999
Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition 1999
Writer
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
1996
Scream Queens Naked Christmas
Screenplay
1996
Santa Claws
Writer
1996
Santa Claws
Producer
1996
Santa Claws
Director
1996
Zombie Jamboree ‘93
as Himself / Narrator
1993
Zombie Jamboree ‘93
Director
1993
Zombie Jamboree ‘93
Writer
1993
Midnight 2
Director
1993
Midnight 2
Writer
1993
Scream Queens Swimsuit Sensations
Director
1992
Scream Queens Knockout Workout
Director
1992
Night of the Living Dead
Producer
1990
The Inheritor
as Minister
1990
Monster Make-Up
Director
1989
Heartstopper
Director
1989
Heartstopper
Writer
1989
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
as Himself
1989
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
Producer
1989
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
as Self
1988
Drive-In Madness!
as Himself
1987
The Majorettes
as Coroner
1986
The Majorettes
Novel
1986
The Majorettes
Screenplay
1986
The Majorettes
Producer
1986
The Return of the Living Dead
Story
1985
Midnight
Director
1982
Midnight
Screenplay
1982
Midnight
Novel
1982
Midnight
Special Effects
1982
The Devil and Sam Silverstein
Other
1976
The Booby Hatch
as Doctor / Various Characters (uncredited)
1976
The Booby Hatch
Writer
1976
The Booby Hatch
Producer
1976
The Booby Hatch
Director
1976
There's Always Vanilla
Producer
1971
Night of the Living Dead
as Washington Military Reporter
1968
Night of the Living Dead
Screenplay
1968
Dead Good Night
Screenstory
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Night of the Living Dead
Original Film Writer
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