John A. Russo
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- February 2, 1939
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.
Filmography
Spawn of the Living Dead TBA
Writer
- Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead TBA
Original Film Writer
Dead Good Night TBA
Screenstory
Return of the Living Dead: Aftermath 2026
Producer
Rebirth of the Living Dead 2026
Producer
Night of the Living Dead 2026
Original Film Writer
Midnight 3 2026
Executive Producer
View from the Edge 2025
Actor
Crackcoon 2024
as Lewis Smith
My Life with the Living Dead 2024
as Himself, Writer
The Night They Came Home 2024
Screenplay, Producer
Slice 2! Children of the Course 2023
as John A. Russo
Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors 2023
as Self
The Red Tide Massacre 2022
Director
Marauders from the Mediterranean: The Macabre Magic of the Spanish Zombie Film 2022
as Self
Night of the Animated Dead 2021
Original Film Writer
The History of Metal and Horror 2021
as Self
Night of the Living Dead Live 2020
Original Film Writer
Midnight 2020
as Father Stephen, Writer, Executive Producer
1-900 Vampire 2017
Director
My Uncle John Is a Zombie! 2017
as Uncle John, Screenplay, Director
Killer Campout 2017
as Burt
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini 2015
as Self
Chronicles of the Living Dead 2015
as Self
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary 2014
as Self
More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead 2011
as Himself
Another Night of the Living Dead 2011
Writer
Autopsy of the Dead 2009
as Self (archival footage)
Night of the Living Dead 3D 2006
Original Film Writer
UnConventional 2004
as Self
The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer 2002
Director, Screenplay
Children of the Living Dead 2001
Executive Producer
Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition 1999 1999
Director, Writer
The Devil Ant 1999
as Self
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic 1999
as Self
Scream Queens Naked Christmas 1996
Director, Screenplay
Santa Claws 1996
as Detective, Writer, Producer, Director
- Zombie Jamboree ‘93
Zombie Jamboree ‘93 1993
as Himself / Narrator, Director, Writer
Midnight 2 1993
Director, Writer
- Scream Queens Knockout Workout
Scream Queens Knockout Workout 1992
Director
Scream Queens Swimsuit Sensations 1992
Director
Night of the Living Dead 1990
Producer
The Inheritor 1990
as Minister
Monster Make-Up 1989
Director
Heartstopper 1989
Director, Writer
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini 1989
as Himself, Producer
Drive-In Madness! 1987
as Himself
The Majorettes 1986
as Coroner, Novel, Screenplay, Producer
The Return of the Living Dead 1985
Story
Midnight 1982
Director, Screenplay, Novel, Special Effects
The Devil and Sam Silverstein 1976
Other
The Booby Hatch 1976
as Doctor / Various Characters (uncredited), Writer, Producer, Director
There's Always Vanilla 1971
Producer
Night of the Living Dead 1968
as Washington Military Reporter, Screenplay
Credits from TMDB.