George A. Romero is one of my favorite filmmakers and a personal hero of mine, so while we lost the man in 2017, I’ve been glad to see the work the George A. Romero Foundation has done to preserve his legacy. That includes unearthing his long-lost 1973 film The Amusement Park, finding a home for his archive collection (featuring his 1994 short film Jacaranda Joe) at the University of Pittsburgh, and even setting up a podcast sequel to Night of the Living Dead. Now the Foundation has announced that they have located an unfinished short film that Romero shot in Pittsburgh in 1963, and they plan to complete it under the title Romero’s Elegy. They could use the help of Romero’s fans to do so, and are accepting donations at This Link.
It doesn’t sound like this short film was horror, but it was shot by one of our greatest genre directors.
It doesn’t sound like this short film was horror, but it was shot by one of our greatest genre directors.
- 3/8/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
In the wake of George A. Romero’s long lost movie The Amusement Park finally seeing release last year, The George A. Romero Foundation is now looking to restore another part of the late filmmaker’s legacy. “With your support, we can finish George A. Romero’s once-lost short film from 1963,” the team says this week, referring to a short film titled Elegy.
The Romero Foundation details, “At 23 years old, George A. Romero implored his uncle for a new Bolex camera. His uncle gave him $5,000 to purchase it. With his new friends, Russ Streiner and Richard Ricci, they shot a series of short films, all thought to have been lost. One of these films, now entitled Romero’s Elegy, was found and is being restored by The Garf.
“Romero’s Elegy is a 21-minute film shot in Pittsburgh in 1963. Shot without sound or dialogue, the original intention was to add music and poetry to it.
The Romero Foundation details, “At 23 years old, George A. Romero implored his uncle for a new Bolex camera. His uncle gave him $5,000 to purchase it. With his new friends, Russ Streiner and Richard Ricci, they shot a series of short films, all thought to have been lost. One of these films, now entitled Romero’s Elegy, was found and is being restored by The Garf.
“Romero’s Elegy is a 21-minute film shot in Pittsburgh in 1963. Shot without sound or dialogue, the original intention was to add music and poetry to it.
- 3/7/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Arguably the most influential horror film of all time, George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead was released 50 years ago today, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate its anniversary all month long. In addition to the movie returning to theaters around the world, a special cast and crew reunion screening will take place in Pittsburgh on October 6th, with Judith O'Dea and Russell Streiner among those in attendance:
Press Release: October 1st marks the 50th anniversary of George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead, rated as one of the Top 10 Horror Films of All Time by Rolling Stone and credited with starting the zombie movie genre. All horror and cinema fans should celebrate this milestone as Night of the Living Dead was an independent box office hit that shocked a culture and has been revered by critics, fans, and generations of filmmakers for the last 50 years.
Press Release: October 1st marks the 50th anniversary of George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead, rated as one of the Top 10 Horror Films of All Time by Rolling Stone and credited with starting the zombie movie genre. All horror and cinema fans should celebrate this milestone as Night of the Living Dead was an independent box office hit that shocked a culture and has been revered by critics, fans, and generations of filmmakers for the last 50 years.
- 10/1/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Earlier this month, we shared the news that Image Ten is teaming up with Fathom Events and Living Dead Media to bring George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead back to theaters, but that's not the only way fans can celebrate the movie's 50th anniversary, as Image Ten is also joining forces with Fantasm Media for 50 Years of Night: The Official Night of the Living Dead Magazine:
Press Release: Fantasm Media Announces 50 Years of Night: The Official Night of the Living Dead Magazine!
Fifty years ago, a small, tight-knit group of Pittsburgh area filmmakers changed cinema forever. Led by director George A. Romero, they created one of the most important American films of all time. Fantasm Media is beyond proud to join forces with Image Ten to create the official magazine to mark this historic anniversary. This very special issue will include brand new, exclusive interviews with cast...
Press Release: Fantasm Media Announces 50 Years of Night: The Official Night of the Living Dead Magazine!
Fifty years ago, a small, tight-knit group of Pittsburgh area filmmakers changed cinema forever. Led by director George A. Romero, they created one of the most important American films of all time. Fantasm Media is beyond proud to join forces with Image Ten to create the official magazine to mark this historic anniversary. This very special issue will include brand new, exclusive interviews with cast...
- 9/26/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
We have another busy week of home releases to look forward to, with an array of films that hit a bunch of different subgenres. For those who may have missed it in theaters earlier this year, you can now catch up with Charlize Theron in Atomic Blonde this Tuesday, and if you missed seeing it online this fall, Amityville: The Awakening hits both Blu-ray and DVD as well.
For you cult cinema fans out there, I hope your wallets are ready for some serious damage, as there are a ton of great offerings coming home on November 14th, including the gorgeous limited edition Hellraiser Steelbook, The Paul Naschy Collection II, J.D.’s Revenge, and Arrow’s stunning Blu-ray set honoring one of horror’s true greats—George A. Romero—that features HD releases of Season of the Witch, There’s Always Vanilla, and The Crazies.
Other notable...
For you cult cinema fans out there, I hope your wallets are ready for some serious damage, as there are a ton of great offerings coming home on November 14th, including the gorgeous limited edition Hellraiser Steelbook, The Paul Naschy Collection II, J.D.’s Revenge, and Arrow’s stunning Blu-ray set honoring one of horror’s true greats—George A. Romero—that features HD releases of Season of the Witch, There’s Always Vanilla, and The Crazies.
Other notable...
- 11/14/2017
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
There’s Always Vanilla, Season of the Witch, and The Crazies, made between Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dead, showcase the extraordinary versatility and dynamism of this irreplaceable American auteur… Three films from the late, legendary horror director, George A. Romero, showing that although he might have defined zombie cinema, it didn’t define him. George A. Romero – “Between Night and Dawn” will be released on Blu-ray October 23rd from Arrow Video
There’S Always Vanilla (1971)
Young drifter Chris and beautiful model Lynn embark upon a tumultuous relationship which seems doomed from the outset.
Season Of The Witch (1972)
Joan Mitchell is a bored housewife whose dissatisfaction with her humdrum life leads to an unhealthy interest in the occult.
The Crazies (1973)
A small rural town finds itself in the grip of an infection which sends its hosts into a violent, homicidal frenzy
When George A. Romero passed away in July,...
There’S Always Vanilla (1971)
Young drifter Chris and beautiful model Lynn embark upon a tumultuous relationship which seems doomed from the outset.
Season Of The Witch (1972)
Joan Mitchell is a bored housewife whose dissatisfaction with her humdrum life leads to an unhealthy interest in the occult.
The Crazies (1973)
A small rural town finds itself in the grip of an infection which sends its hosts into a violent, homicidal frenzy
When George A. Romero passed away in July,...
- 8/15/2017
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The widow of Richard Ricci, the man who died in custody after being falsely accused of kidnapping Elizabeth Smart, is dead from what officials believe was an intentional drug overdose. Trevor Morse, the son of Angela Morse Ricci, confirms through a GoFundMe page that his mother passed away suddenly on Dec. 18. The campaign seeks donations to help pay for her funeral expenses. "The official cause of death was suicide, but I believe she died from a broken heart," writes Morse. Ricci was detained in 2002 and accused in Smart's disappearance nine days earlier. Smart was taken from her home in Salt Lake City,...
- 12/24/2015
- by Chris Harris, @chrisharrisment
- PEOPLE.com
Fans of George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead are gathering (or maybe stumbling) to Evans City, Pennsylvania this weekend, reliving the popular horror movie and to celebrating the movie’s 45th Anniversary. The Living Dead Festival will be taking place Friday, August 30th and Saturday, August 31st at Edco Park in Evans City, Pennsylvania.
Unlike any other typical horror convention attendees won’t be cooped up in a hotel ballroom. There will be a series of meet and greets and also photo ops at several Night of the Living Dead film locations. Guests will be provided transportation from Edco Park to the location of their choice for a 1 hour session with the celebrity guest. Not only will you meet the classic horror film stars but will also be given the full tour of the eerie locations it was filmed at.
Nearly 20 members of the cast and crew will...
Unlike any other typical horror convention attendees won’t be cooped up in a hotel ballroom. There will be a series of meet and greets and also photo ops at several Night of the Living Dead film locations. Guests will be provided transportation from Edco Park to the location of their choice for a 1 hour session with the celebrity guest. Not only will you meet the classic horror film stars but will also be given the full tour of the eerie locations it was filmed at.
Nearly 20 members of the cast and crew will...
- 8/30/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
I have a confession to make; my mom is really cool. Cool in the drug-fueled Deep Purple concerts, three tattoos and counting, expletive-filled rants kinda way.
She's aged damn well, considering the combative curveballs and misplaced rebellion her kids armed themselves with in their teenage years. But we get along well enough, and in the dying light that used to be my father's sanity, mom is now the parent that seems much more mentally stable and likely to keep ticking for many years. But she's got the absolute worst television watching habit in the world (save anyone's political pundit attunement) and it makes me want to call the cable company up and cut the damn channel out.
Every night, for upwards of three hours ... she watches the "Angry White Ladies."
If you're not familiar with these shrill=voiced harpies, you can catch them on Hln every night from 7 Pm until...
She's aged damn well, considering the combative curveballs and misplaced rebellion her kids armed themselves with in their teenage years. But we get along well enough, and in the dying light that used to be my father's sanity, mom is now the parent that seems much more mentally stable and likely to keep ticking for many years. But she's got the absolute worst television watching habit in the world (save anyone's political pundit attunement) and it makes me want to call the cable company up and cut the damn channel out.
Every night, for upwards of three hours ... she watches the "Angry White Ladies."
If you're not familiar with these shrill=voiced harpies, you can catch them on Hln every night from 7 Pm until...
- 3/28/2011
- by Dustin Rowles
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