On this day in movie history - Document of the Dead (1980)

Document of the Dead

directed and written by Roy Frumkes,

was released in Germany on June 21, 1981.

Documentary on the making of Dawn of the Dead (1978), directed by George A. Romero.

Narrated by Susan Tyrrell and Nicole Potter.

Music by Rick Ulfik.

Cast:

Susan Tyrrell, Nicole Potter, George A. Romero, Richard P. Rubinstein, Michael Gornick, Carl Augenstein, Tom Savini, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger, David Emge, John Amplas, Roy Frumkes, Christine Forrest, Gahan Wilson, Steve Bissette, Joe Kane, Gregory Lamberson, Ben Barenholtz, Dave Bartholomew, Pasquale Buba, Butchie Butchie, Diane Donati, Jimmy 'Killer' Evans, George Haeck, Dave Hawkins, 'Sidecar' John Helbig, Jeanie Jefferies, Tom Kapusta, Katherine Kolbert, Leonard Lies, Doug Mertz, Sukey Raphael, Rudy Ricci, John Rice, Cindy Roman, Lenny Roman, Gaylen Ross, Donna Siegel, Nick Tallo, Danny Vail, Larry Vaira, Sara Venable, Susan Vermazen.

On this day in movie history - The Dark Half (1993)

The Dark Half

directed and written by George A. Romero,

based on the novel by Stephen King,

was released in the United States on April 23, 1993.

Music by Christopher Young.

Cast:

Timothy Hutton, Amy Madigan, Michael Rooker, Julie Harris, Robert Joy, Chelsea Field, Royal Dano, Rutanya Alda, Beth Grant, Kent Broadhurst, Tom Mardirosian, Glenn Colerider, Larry John Meyers, Patrick Brannan, Sarah Parker, Elizabeth Parker, John Ponzio, William Cameron, Rohn Thomas, Molly Renfroe, Judy Grafe, John Machione, Erik Jensen, Christine Forrest, Nardi Novak, Zachary Mott, David W. Butler, Curt DeBor, Drinda Lalumia, Lamont Arnold, Lee Hayes, Jack Skelly, Marc Field, Rik Billock, Bruce Kirkpatrick, David Early, Jeff Monahan, Jeff Howell, Melissa Papp, J. Michael Hunter, Therese Courtney, Marty Roppelt, John Amplas, Donna Lynne Champlin, George C. Romero.

On this day in movie history - Dawn of the Dead (1978 / 1979)

Dawn of the Dead

directed and written by George A. Romero,

was released in the United States on April 13, 1979.

Music by The Goblins and Dario Argento.

Cast:

David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott Reiniger, Gaylen Ross, George A. Romero, Christine Forrest, David Crawford, David Early, Daniel Dietrich, Molly McClosky, Howard Smith, Richard France, Rudy Ricci, Tony Buba, Pasquale Buba, Taso N. Stavrakis, Tom Savini, Joseph Pilato, James A. Baffico, Joey Baffico, John Amplas.

Born on this day – George A. Romero:

 

Director

Writer

Editor

February 4, 1940 – July 16, 2017

Credits:

A Christmas Tale (2005); A Fish Story (2013); Another Night of the Living Dead (2011); Benefit for the Living Dead (2005); Bruiser (2000); Call of the Dead (2011); Chill Factor: House Call (2004); Creepshow / Something To Tide You Over (1982); Creepshow 2 (1987); Dawn of the Dead (1978); Dawn of the Dead (2004); Day of the Dead (1985); Day of the Dead (2008); Day of the Dead (2021); Day of the Dead: Bloodline (2017); Dead Eyes Open (2006); Deadtime Stories: Volume 1 (2009); Deadtime Stories: Volume 2 (2011); Diary of the Dead (2007); Expostulations (1962); Flight of the Spruce Goose (1986); Il pianto della statua: Passion and Extasy (2007); Iron City Asskickers (2021); Knightriders (1981); Land of the Dead (2005); Magic at the Roxy (1976); Martin (1977); Monkey Shines (1988); Night of the Animated Dead (2021); Night of the Living 3D Dead (2013); Night of the Living Dead (1968); Night of the Living Dead (1990); Night of the Living Dead 3D (2006); One for the Fire: The Legacy of 'Night of the Living Dead' (2008); Phineas and Ferb (2014); Resident Evil 2 Commercial (1998); Romero's Chapel (2014); Season of the Witch (1972); Survival of the Dead (2009); Synthwave Horror: Night of the Living Dead (2024); Tales from the Darkside (1983–1986); Tales from the Darkside: The Movie / Cat From Hell (1990); The Affair (1971); The Amusement Park (1975); The Crazies (1973); The Crazies (2010); The Dark Half (1993); The Misfits: Scream! (1999); The Silence of the Lambs (1991); The Winners (1973–1974); Two Evil Eyes: The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar (1990); Zombie Squash (2012).