George A. Romero

George A. Romero

Master of the undead, George A. Romero, was born in 1940 in The Bronx, New York City, USA, with a filmmaking career spanning from the '60s until his death in 2017. Predominantly known for his work in the horror genre, Romero is celebrated for his notable 'Night of the Living Dead' series, and his film 'Dawn of the Dead' even won the Critics Award at the Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival. Romero's authorial style is often characterized by the use of horror to critique social norms and political systems, his work often weaving in allegory and satire.

George A. Romero, with his insatiable imagination and fierce social commentary, was not just a filmmaker, but a revolutionary who breathed life into the undead genre.