The best John A. Russo’s movies

John A. Russo

John A. Russo

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Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead
7.8/10
  • Genre: HorrorThriller
  • Release: 04/10/1968
  • Character: Washington Military Reporter (uncredited)
A group of people try to survive an attack of bloodthirsty zombies while trapped in a rural Pennsylvania farmhouse.

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
7.3/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 31/10/2015
  • Character: Himself
Tom Savini is one of the greatest special effects legends in the history of cinema, but little is known about his personal life until now. For the first time ever a feature length film has covered not only Tom's amazing career spanning over four decades, but his personal life as well.

More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead

More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead
7.7/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 18/10/2011
  • Character: Himself
Retrospective documentary about the making of the horror cult classic "The Return of the Living Dead."

Killer Campout

Killer Campout
4.1/10
  • Genre: Horror
  • Release: 21/07/2017
  • Character: Burt
Two youth counselors bring a group of emotionally troubled teens deep into the woods for a weekend of solitude and confrontational therapy. The trip turns deadly when they are terrorized by a cannibalistic hermit with a thirst for blood.

The Majorettes

The Majorettes
4.5/10
A hooded psycho is murdering high-school girls. A devil-worshiping, drug-dealing biker gang is suspected.

Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors

Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors
5.4/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 01/11/2020
  • Character: Self
A look back at the grindhouse horrors of the 70s and 80s.

My Uncle John Is a Zombie!

My Uncle John Is a Zombie!
5.1/10
  • Genre: ComedyHorror
  • Release: 01/10/2017
  • Character: Uncle John
A zombie kept in hiding by his niece and nephew for over forty years suddenly becomes famous when the world discovers he can talk and reason as though he were alive. As his popularity grows, he is discovered by zombie hunters who want to kidnap him and hunt him for sport.

Santa Claws

Santa Claws
3.1/10
  • Genre: Horror
  • Release: 22/10/1996
  • Character: Detective
A young man finds his divorced mother having sex with a man in a Santa Clause hat and shoots them both dead. Years later, now thinking he is Santa Clause, the man develops an obsession with an erotic horror film star named Raven and begins stalking her.

Drive-In Madness

Drive-In Madness
5.8/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 02/01/1987
  • Character: Himself
A compilation of trailers and previews from classic low-budget sci-fi and horror films.

The Inheritor

The Inheritor
3.8/10
  • Genre: Horror
  • Release: 01/01/1990
When her twin sister dies in an area called Windsor Lake, a young woman teams up with a local cop to try to find out what happened.

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
6.7/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 01/01/1989
  • Character: Himself
Tom Savini has served as a makeup artist for some of Hollywood's most terrifying -- and disgusting -- creature features. In this instructional program, he takes fans behind the scenes to reveal the secrets of his craft. Clips from Savini's masterpieces, including the Friday the 13th movies, Dawn of the Dead and Creepshow, accompany a discussion of his career and some helpful tips for viewers pursuing their own Hollywood dreams (or nightmares).

The Booby Hatch

The Booby Hatch
4/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 01/09/1976
  • Character: Doctor / Various Characters (uncredited)
The creators of the original NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD bring you THE BOOBY HATCH, a zany comedy full of schlocky humor, nudity and sex! Sweet and innocent Cherry Jankowski (Sharon Joy Miller) is a product tester for Joyful Novelties, Inc., a manufacturer of erotic sex toys. She goes day-to-day, trying to find self-fulfillment in a crazy, erotic, sex-filled world. One of her friends at work, Marcello Fettucini (Rudy Ricci), is at risk of losing his job because he’s having trouble getting an erection. If he can’t get aroused, he can’t test out the new products! Can Marcello and Cherry work out their problems and live happy, or will they continue to just “lay down on the job”? Written and co-directed by NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD horror novelist John Russo, THE BOOBY HATCH satirizes the unbelievable sexual attitudes of the 1970s.

Chronicles Of The Living Dead

Chronicles Of The Living Dead
6.8/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 01/08/2015
  • Character: Himself
The inside story of the important horror classic "Night of the Living Dead" as told by those who were there and those who were inspired by it. Including rare archival interviews, new interviews and visits to the original locations, "Chronicles of the Living Dead" also addresses the issue of the film's infamous copyright status, a legal debacle that continues to plague the original creators to this day. Named one of the 100 Most Important American Films by both the AFI and the BBC, "Night" is brought alive once again through the fond rememberances of the cast and crew.

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