Way back in May 2021, it was reported that George A. Romero’s widow, Suzanne Romero, was in development on a new sequel in the “Night of the Living Dead” franchise that her husband spearheaded before his passing. Well, it appears that the past two years have been very fruitful and the Romero estate is ready to begin production on “Twilight of the Dead.”

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George A. Romero‘s 1968 masterpiece “Night Of The Living Dead” is one of the best horror movies ever. And while Romero himself directed sequels to the film, including 1978’s “Dawn Of The Dead” and 1985’s “Day Of The Dead,” it looks like another direct sequel may now be in the works, with “Nanny” director Nikyatu Jusu on board to helm it.

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Few films are as beloved in horror as George A. Romero‘s 1968 zombie film “Night Of The Living Dead.” And there are so many reasons to love it. For one, the movie is low-budget filmmaking to the max: shot in Pittsburgh for only $118,000 by a group of industry renegades who were tired of shooting commercials. Then there are Romero’s several masterstrokes: casting an African American as one of the leads; using a schlocky, violent premise to examine culturally relevant themes; ingenious on-location shooting.

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While many film fans only really know George A. Romero’s filmography when it comes to his ‘Dead’ films, such as “Night of the Living Dead,” “Dawn of the Dead,” and “Day of the Dead,” the filmmaker had one of the most eclectic careers of any genre director of his era, often switching tones and styles based on the subject at hand.

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The horror genre is notorious for having some of the worst sequels to ever grace the big screen. Most of the time, these sequels are studio-driven cash-grabs that fail to live up to the original film and quickly dash the hopes of eager fans. But sometimes, just sometimes, a sequel to a horror hit is great. And on this episode of The Playlist Podcast, a George A. Romero classic, an iconic slasher, and maybe Sam Raimi’s most ridiculous film are all discussed as some of the best horror sequels of all time.

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Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on-demand, vintage and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalogue titles making a splash on Blu-ray or 4K. This biweekly column sifts through all of those choices to pluck out the movies most worth your time, no matter how you’re watching.

Our latest, extra-jam-packed look at the new release shelf includes noteworthy indies, genre flicks on 4K, a handful of horror favorites, and the usual assortment of classics on Blu-ray.

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In 1973, the Lutheran Society reached out to a young filmmaker named George A. Romero and asked him to make a film about elder abuse and ageism. The director really only had “Night of the Living Dead” under his belt at this point in his career—“The Crazies” would be released later that year, and “Martin” and “Dawn of the Dead” were still five years away—and so when the finished product didn’t satisfy those who had commissioned it, “The Amusement Park” was shelved for almost five decades.

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George A. Romero was a horror revolutionary. Not only is his work an example of quality filmmaking and storytelling, but he pushed the horror genre into new territory, bridging the gap between the ‘50s horror icons like the Universal Monsters and the more modern, politically charged thrillers of the ‘70s and ‘80s. But between the work done on two iconic horror films, “Night of the Living Dead” and “Dawn of the Dead,” Romero actually shot a feature, “Amusement Park,” that has never been released.

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George A. Romero might have passed away in 2017, but his work will continue. According to a new report from THR, Romero was working on a final zombie film before his passing several years ago, and now, his wife, Suzanne Romero, is looking for a filmmaker to tell the story.

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The report claims that Romero was working on a film titled “Twilight of the Dead” before he died in 2017.

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The ‘70s represented some of horror’s most creative and exciting developments. Criterion Channel is taking the month of October to delve into this influential decade’s fright-filled contributions with their newest collection—‘70s Horror. Whether you’re a newbie to Romero or a devotee of De Palma, this trip through time promises grindhouse meets art house on an epic scale. 

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While every entry represents its own peek into a decade welcoming decadence, sexual expression, and gore galore; there are some choices that are must-watch titles for fans.

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The name George A. Romero is revered in the realm of horror. He’s the filmmaker who single-handedly created what modern audiences know as the zombie film. And through his works such as “Dawn of the Dead” and “Night of the Living Dead,” Romero devised the blueprint for adding social commentary to a genre that is mainly known for its frights. With the filmmaker’s passing in 2017, it was believed that fans had seen the last new work from Romero.

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When it was announced a year ago that acclaimed filmmaker Jim Jarmusch would be taking on a zombie film for his follow-up to the character drama of “Paterson,” people were confused but also excited. It’s not unusual for the director to switch genres between films and the cast that he had signed on for his zombie film, eventually titled “The Dead Don’t Die,” was stellar.

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Horror movie fans don’t have it easy and their love of horror franchises can be like being stuck in an abusive relationship. The first installment of any horror movie, the ones crystallized into the canon as classic anyhow, is often like a wonderful honeymoon where everything is new and rosy. But as the marriage goes on and the bloom falls of the rose, horror movies can yield some seriously painful diminishing returns that can mar a franchise.

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Legendary director George A. Romero, who changed the face of modern horror with the iconic “Night Of The Living Dead,” has passed away at the age of 77.

Responsible for the creation of the modern movie zombie, a genre staple that has lasted decades and continues to be a beloved horror conceit, Romero may have been copied but few ever beat the original. While he was best known for his franchise focusing on the undead, Romero made his mark with other scary flicks including “The Crazies,” “Martin,” “Creepshow” (which became its own series) and “Monkey Shines.” However, few of his efforts stood out from under the shadow of his zombie flicks.

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Former horror magazine editor Dave Alexander has a new gig. Luckily for movie fans, it’s to uncover some of the greatest horror movies that never made it to fruition. Alexander launched multimedia production company Untold Horror, which is also the name of his upcoming documentary series.

The former editor is now set to write and co-produce “Untold Horror,” a new multi-part series that explores the secret history of why some of the most highly anticipated horror movies never made it past production – and, in some cases, development.

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Karlovy Vary Interview: George Romero Talks Modern Zombies, Ripping Off Orson Welles, And More

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Watch: 30-Minute 1997 BBC Doc 'David Cronenberg And The Cinema Of The Extreme'

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