John A. Russo

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.

Known For

Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
The Return of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Animated Dead
Night of the Living Dead 3D
Homepage https://garyvincen9.wixsite.com/johnrusso
Birth Location
Born 1939-02-02

Movies

Crackcoon as Lewis Smith
2023
2023
Midnight as Father Stephen
2020
2017
Killer Campout as Burt
2017
Autopsy of the Dead as Himself (archival footage)
2009
UnConventional as Self
2004
Santa Claws as Detective
1996
Zombie Jamboree as Himself
1993
The Inheritor as Minister
1990
Drive-In Madness as Himself
1987
The Majorettes as Coroner
1986
The Booby Hatch as Doctor / Various Characters (uncredited)
1976
Night of the Living Dead as Washington Military Reporter
1968

Movies

2024
2024
2022
Night of the Animated Dead Original Film Writer
2021
Midnight Executive Producer
2020
Midnight Writer
2020
1-900 Vampire Director
2017
2017
Night of the Living Dead 3D Original Film Writer
2006
Children of the Living Dead Executive Producer
2001
Santa Claws Writer
1996
Santa Claws Producer
1996
Santa Claws Director
1996
Zombie Jamboree Director
1993
Midnight 2 Writer
1993
Midnight 2 Director
1993
1990
Monster Make-Up Director
1989
Heartstopper Writer
1989
Heartstopper Director
1989
The Majorettes Producer
1986
1986
The Majorettes Screenplay
1986
Midnight Special Effects
1982
Midnight Screenplay
1982
Midnight Novel
1982
Midnight Director
1982
The Booby Hatch Producer
1976
1976
The Booby Hatch Director
1976
1971
1968
Night of the Living Dead Original Film Writer
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