Biography
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.
Wrote 23
2020s
- 2026
- 2024
My Life with the Living Dead
Writer
- 2021
- 2020
Midnight
Writer
Night of the Living Dead Live
Original Film Writer
2010s
- 2017
My Uncle John Is a Zombie!
Screenplay
- 2011
Another Night of the Living Dead
Writer
2000s
- 2006
- 2002
The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer
Screenplay
1990s
- 1999
Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition 1999
Writer
- 1996
Scream Queens Naked Christmas
Screenplay
- 1993
Midnight 2
Writer
1980s
- 1989
Heartstopper
Writer
- 1986
- 1985
- 1982
1970s
- 1976
The Devil and Sam Silverstein
Other
The Booby Hatch
Writer
1960s
- 1968
No release date
Dead Good Night
Screenstory
Spawn of the Living Dead
Writer
Directed 13
2020s
- 2022
The Red Tide Massacre
Director
2010s
- 2017
1-900 Vampire
Director
My Uncle John Is a Zombie!
Director
2000s
- 2002
The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer
Director
1990s
- 1999
Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition 1999
Director
- 1996
Scream Queens Naked Christmas
Director
- 1993
Midnight 2
Director
- 1992
Scream Queens Swimsuit Sensations
Director
1980s
- 1989
Monster Make-Up
Director
Heartstopper
Director
- 1982
1970s
- 1976
The Booby Hatch
Director
Produced 12
2020s
- 2026
Rebirth of the Living Dead
Producer
Midnight 3
Executive Producer
- 2024
- 2020
Midnight
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1996
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
Producer
- 1986
1970s
- 1976
The Booby Hatch
Producer
- 1971
Acted in 11
2020s
- 2025
View from the Edge
Movie
- 2024
Crackcoon
Lewis Smith
- 2023
Slice 2! Children of the Course
John A. Russo
- 2020
Midnight
Father Stephen
2010s
- 2017
My Uncle John Is a Zombie!
Uncle John
Killer Campout
Burt
1990s
- 1996
- 1990
The Inheritor
Minister
1980s
- 1986
1970s
- 1976
The Booby Hatch
Doctor / Various Characters (uncredited)
Other crew 1
1980s
- 1982
Appearances15
2020s
- 2024
My Life with the Living Dead
Himself
- 2023
Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors
Self
- 2022
Marauders from the Mediterranean: The Macabre Magic of the Spanish Zombie Film
Self
- 2021
2010s
- 2015
Chronicles of the Living Dead
Self
- 2014
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary
Self
- 2011
More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead
Himself
2000s
- 2009
Autopsy of the Dead
Self (archival footage)
- 2004
UnConventional
Self
1990s
- 1999
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
Self
The Devil Ant
Self
1980s
- 1989
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
Himself
- 1988
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
Self · 1 episode
- 1987
Drive-In Madness!
Himself