George Andrew Romero (February 4, 1940 – July 16, 2017) was an American-Canadian filmmaker, writer and editor, best known for his series of gruesome and satirical horror films about an imagined zombie apocalypse, beginning in 1968 with Night of the Living Dead, which is often considered a progenitor of the fictional zombie of modern culture. Other notable films in the series include Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Day of the Dead (1985).[2] Aside from the Dead series, his works include The Crazies (1973), Martin (1978), Creepshow (1982), Monkey Shines (1988) and The Dark Half (1993).Romero is often noted as an influential pioneer of the horror film genre, and has been called an "icon" and the "Father of the Zombie Film.
What do you think of Romero's carrer? Did you like his works? Are you sad for his death?
Please comment by giving your opinions about this Great filmmaker.
He'll be back...
When Fiction becomes reality...
The Night of the Living Dead was initially about breaking stereotypical thoughts. Romero is heavy on political and social commentary in his movies. It gets a bit tiresome.
However, the popularity of zombie movies corresponds with the general feeling of dislike of the government and the feeling that some people are taking advantage of the system. The zombies represent that masses too politically dead to notice that they are being controlled. The hero is the one who is fighting to wake up the people not completely under control of exterior influences. As the fight shows, it is hard to keep people on the right path and they end up getting taken over by the masses. And, the sad story in the end, the hero is taken out by those too zealous to bring things back to the status quo.
As with all monster movies, there is a cycle. When people need a hero to get them out of their daily dull drums, hero movies become popular. We've been in "We need a hero" mode for way too long, I believe.
Yeah I agree. That's a real good comment. Who do you think will be the next Romero? And When? Or is Romero doomed to be a legend forever?
There will be only one Romero, only one Wells, only one Hitchcock. Everything else will just be a poor copy of the original.
Even the original has issues. All 4 Mad Maxes were done by the same guy. However, the bigger budget Beyond Thunderdome story wasn't as good as the Road Warrior. And the Thunder Road story really wasn't all that great.
So, I say it is good that people learn from the original and put their own spin on it, just as long as it isn't a reboot or remake. ;)
What's your favorite reboot or remake then?
None.
Take the core, then do something different. I like how the Walking Dead took the original idea and then moved to go beyond one little house near a cemetery.
I say, no more reboots or remake, just continue on with the story if you must. Or, just start a new story.
I watched Last Knights(2015) last night. It was basically a retelling of 47 Ronin. However, it was given a mid-evil age look and background that was not in history. A whole new world and a different story, but with the basic type of ending. But, even the ending was different.
I will admit, that I do like some remakes, only in that they can use newer technologies for creating the movie.
I agree!
The guy will be remembered a horror legend indeed and mainly due to his zombie movie series. I believe there's a huge difference though between for instance night of the living dead, dawn of the dead and day of the dead (let's forget all the later movies in the series) and Saw (1) to 8. In the occasion of the latter these movies followed each other up so soon that it's almost impossible to maintain quality. They are just made to cash in.
I love horror movies but I'm not a big fan of sequels, unless they bring something new onto the scene and are well done (like steak). Something I like even less though is remakes, reboots and spin-offs. It's usually mainly lack of originality/ film making laziness. Oh, and by the way, I'm a filmmaker who studied film history. I know how hard it is to make a movie, let alone be 'original' but there's one thing that is free and that is story. And although I know there are loads of elements that make up a movie, one thing that is lacking in most studio movies these days is story.
My favorite Romero movies, in no particular order:
Night of the Living Dead
Season of the Witch
Dawn of the Dead
Creep Show
Monkey Shines
The Dark Half
Hi, so do you see anything of Romero's zombie movies in the new zombie tv series?
what zombie tv series are you talking about?
Nice post. Great director. Love the "zombies" creation. He will be missed. Good work and good content. Will continue to follow. Enjoyed your post.
Thank you! If you want to talk about Romero just comment, we're here to reply and make a discussion ;) For example as you say you love the zombies creation which is your favorite zombie movies or tv series?
Your welcome. Stay in touch. Will follow and look out for you.
Ok ;)
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