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WritingJohn A. Russo
Writing
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring John A. Russo
Filmography
Acting (26)
2024
My Life with the Living Deadas Himself
2023
Crackcoonas Lewis Smith
3.5
2023
Slice 2! Children of the Courseas John A. Russo
2.0
2023
5.0
2021
5.0
2020
Midnightas Father Stephen
3.5
2017
My Uncle John Is a Zombie!as Uncle John
1.7
2017
Killer Campoutas Burt
3.7
2015
6.6
2015
7.0
2014
2011
More Brains! A Return to the Living Deadas Himself
7.4
2009
Autopsy of the Deadas Self (archival footage)
2004
UnConventionalas Self
5.3
1999
10.0
1999
The Devil Antas Self
8.0
1996
Santa Clawsas Detective
3.2
1993
Zombie Jamboree ‘93as Himself / Narrator
10.0
1990
The Inheritoras Minister
3.3
1989
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savinias Himself
6.5
1987
Drive-In Madness!as Himself
6.3
1986
The Majorettesas Coroner
5.0
1976
The Booby Hatchas Doctor / Various Characters (uncredited)
4.6
1968
Night of the Living Deadas Washington Military Reporter
7.6
Production & Directing (53)
2026
Night of the Living DeadOriginal Film Writer
4.9
2026
Midnight 3Executive Producer
2024
2024
The Night They Came HomeScreenplay
5.7
2024
The Night They Came HomeProducer
5.7
2022
The Red Tide MassacreDirector
4.1
2021
Night of the Animated DeadOriginal Film Writer
6.1
2020
MidnightWriter
3.5
2020
MidnightExecutive Producer
3.5
2020
Night of the Living Dead LiveOriginal Film Writer
2017
1-900 VampireDirector
2017
My Uncle John Is a Zombie!Director
1.7
2017
My Uncle John Is a Zombie!Screenplay
1.7
2011
1.0
2006
Night of the Living Dead 3DOriginal Film Writer
4.0
2002
The Mob Boss & the Soul SingerDirector
10.0
2002
The Mob Boss & the Soul SingerScreenplay
10.0
2001
Children of the Living DeadExecutive Producer
3.7
1996
Scream Queens Naked ChristmasDirector
3.0
1996
Scream Queens Naked ChristmasScreenplay
3.0
1996
Santa ClawsDirector
3.2
1996
Santa ClawsProducer
3.2
1996
Santa ClawsWriter
3.2
1993
Zombie Jamboree ‘93Director
10.0
1993
Zombie Jamboree ‘93Writer
10.0
1993
Midnight 2Director
5.5
1993
Midnight 2Writer
5.5
1992
5.0
1992
Scream Queens Knockout WorkoutDirector
1990
Night of the Living DeadProducer
6.9
1989
Monster Make-UpDirector
9.0
1989
HeartstopperDirector
5.7
1989
HeartstopperWriter
5.7
1989
6.5
1986
The MajorettesScreenplay
5.0
1986
The MajorettesNovel
5.0
1986
The MajorettesProducer
5.0
1985
7.2
1982
MidnightDirector
5.4
1982
MidnightNovel
5.4
1982
MidnightScreenplay
5.4
1982
MidnightSpecial Effects
5.4
1976
1976
The Booby HatchDirector
4.6
1976
The Booby HatchWriter
4.6
1976
The Booby HatchProducer
4.6
1971
There's Always VanillaProducer
4.6
1968
Night of the Living DeadScreenplay
7.6
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Dead Good NightScreenstory
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Night of the Living DeadOriginal Film Writer
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Spawn of the Living DeadWriter