If you have arachnophobia, you might need to take a deep pull from an inhaler after watching the trailer for Itsy Bitsy, an upcoming horror film in which a single mother and her children are stalked by a spider that's large enough to haunt your dreams for life, but still compact enough to fit in your bathtub or under your bed... As impressive as the trailer for Itsy Bitsy is, the film still needs help from horror fans to make it across the cinematic finish line in post-production, and director Micah Gallo has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help bring his creature feature to the big screen.
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Gallo about his new character-centric thriller, and he discussed teaming up with Daily Dead contributor Jason Alvino and Bryan Dick to write the screenplay, filming the movie in sections, depicting the spider through painstaking practical effects,...
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Gallo about his new character-centric thriller, and he discussed teaming up with Daily Dead contributor Jason Alvino and Bryan Dick to write the screenplay, filming the movie in sections, depicting the spider through painstaking practical effects,...
- 9/26/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
I am beyond saddened over the death of my friend. To millions around the world, George Romero was a brilliant filmmaker, a writer and director who opened up the genre and made it come alive after years of being stagnant!… Continue Reading →
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- 7/18/2017
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
The first time I met George Romero was almost 15 years ago thanks to Chris Roe who I was working with to redo George’s website at the time. It was at Chiller in the bar and I was showing George… Continue Reading →
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- 7/17/2017
- by Jon Condit
- DreadCentral.com
George A. Romero, Night of the Living Dead director, died Sunday following a battle with lung cancer. He was 77. George Romero Dead At 77 In a statement provided by Romero’s manager Chris Roe, Romero’s family said Romero died in the presence of his wife Suzanne Desrocher and daughter Tina Romero, while listening to the score of The Quiet Man. […]
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- 7/17/2017
- by Hillary Luehring-Jones
- Uinterview
On Sunday, horror movie icon George A. Romero died after a battle with lung cancer, surrounded by his family.
Now, With his creative flame extinguished, many of his friends, colleagues and admirers are paying tribute to the beloved director, and sharing the ways in which his career and legacy impacted their own lives.
Horror author Stephen King -- who worked with Romero several times over the years, including their collaboration on the cult classic Creepshow in 1982 and The Dark Half in 1993 -- took to Twitter to share a few words of love for his friend.
"Sad to hear my favorite collaborator--and good old friend--George Romero has died," King wrote. "George, there will never be another like you."...
Now, With his creative flame extinguished, many of his friends, colleagues and admirers are paying tribute to the beloved director, and sharing the ways in which his career and legacy impacted their own lives.
Horror author Stephen King -- who worked with Romero several times over the years, including their collaboration on the cult classic Creepshow in 1982 and The Dark Half in 1993 -- took to Twitter to share a few words of love for his friend.
"Sad to hear my favorite collaborator--and good old friend--George Romero has died," King wrote. "George, there will never be another like you."...
- 7/17/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
It has just been announced that legendary director/writer and film hero to so many, George A Romero has sadly passed away. The horror icon died in his sleep after a short battle with lung cancer.
Manager Chris Roe said: “Legendary filmmaker George A. Romero passed away on Sunday July 16, listening to the score of ‘The Quiet Man,’ one of his all-time favorite films, with his wife, Suzanne Desrocher Romero, and daughter, Tina Romero at his side,” the statement said. “He died peacefully in his sleep, following a brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer, and leaves behind a loving family, many friends, and a filmmaking legacy that has endured, and will continue to endure, the test of time.”
Romero was a film innovator and his like will never be seen again. His impact to cinema is momentous and his loss is crushing.
Rip Mr Romero...
Manager Chris Roe said: “Legendary filmmaker George A. Romero passed away on Sunday July 16, listening to the score of ‘The Quiet Man,’ one of his all-time favorite films, with his wife, Suzanne Desrocher Romero, and daughter, Tina Romero at his side,” the statement said. “He died peacefully in his sleep, following a brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer, and leaves behind a loving family, many friends, and a filmmaking legacy that has endured, and will continue to endure, the test of time.”
Romero was a film innovator and his like will never be seen again. His impact to cinema is momentous and his loss is crushing.
Rip Mr Romero...
- 7/17/2017
- by noreply@blogger.com (Flicks News)
- FlicksNews.net
Pioneering director George Romero died on Sunday, at the age of 77, after a battle with lung cancer. His manager Chris Roe tells Et in a statement, “Legendary filmmaker George A. Romero passed away on Sunday July 16, listening to the score of ‘The Quiet Man,’ one of his all-time favorite films, with his wife, […]...
- 7/16/2017
- by Aynslee Darmon
- ET Canada
Legendary filmmaker George Romero has passed away at the age of 77. Romero is the man who basically launched the zombie film genre with his 1968 film, Night of the Living Dead. According to reports, the filmmaker died in his sleep following a battle with lung cancer.
His manager, Chris Roe, said in a statement that "George A. Romero passed away on Sunday July 16, listening to the score of ‘The Quiet Man,’ one of his all-time favorite films, with his wife, Suzanne Desrocher Romero, and daughter, Tina Romero at his side. He died peacefully in his sleep, following a brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer, and leaves behind a loving family, many friends, and a filmmaking legacy that has endured, and will continue to endure, the test of time."
I'm a huge fan of the zombie genre and that's all because of Night of the Living Dead. I have fond memories...
His manager, Chris Roe, said in a statement that "George A. Romero passed away on Sunday July 16, listening to the score of ‘The Quiet Man,’ one of his all-time favorite films, with his wife, Suzanne Desrocher Romero, and daughter, Tina Romero at his side. He died peacefully in his sleep, following a brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer, and leaves behind a loving family, many friends, and a filmmaking legacy that has endured, and will continue to endure, the test of time."
I'm a huge fan of the zombie genre and that's all because of Night of the Living Dead. I have fond memories...
- 7/16/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
George A. Romero, the legendary filmmaker who terrified America with the 1968 zombie cult classic Night of the Living Dead, has died at the age of 77 after a battle with lung cancer, his manager confirms to People.
Romero died Sunday in his sleep while listening to the score of one of his favorite films, The Quiet Man, with his wife Suzanne Desrocher Romero, and daughter, Tina Romero.
Romero had a “brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer, and leaves behind a loving family, many friends and a filmmaking legacy that has endured, and will continue to endure, the test of time,...
Romero died Sunday in his sleep while listening to the score of one of his favorite films, The Quiet Man, with his wife Suzanne Desrocher Romero, and daughter, Tina Romero.
Romero had a “brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer, and leaves behind a loving family, many friends and a filmmaking legacy that has endured, and will continue to endure, the test of time,...
- 7/16/2017
- by Yvonne Juris
- PEOPLE.com
George A. Romero, famed horror director who invented the modern zombie movie with 1968’s “Night of the Living Dead,” died Sunday at age 77, according to a statement from his manager, Chris Roe. According to the statement, Romero died after a brief battle with lung cancer, with his wife, Suzanne, and his daughter, Tina, at his side. He passed away while listening to music from his favorite film, John Ford’s “The Quiet Man.” Romero is best known for starting the modern zombie subgenre in horror movies with “Night of the Living Dead.” Released in 1968, the film helped push the boundaries.
- 7/16/2017
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Absolutely heartbreaking news as George A. Romero, the godfather of zombie films, has passed away at age 77. According to his manager, Chris Roe: “Legendary filmmaker George A. Romero passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017, listening to the score… Continue Reading →
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- 7/16/2017
- by Jonathan Barkan
- DreadCentral.com
George A. Romero, the legendary writer-director from Pittsburgh who made the 1968 cult classic Night of the Living Dead for $114,000, thus spawning an unrelenting parade of zombie movies and TV shows, has died. He was 77.
Romero, who put out five other zombie movies after a copyright blunder cost him millions of dollars in profits on his wildly popular first one, died Sunday of lung cancer, his producing partner, Peter Grunwald, told the Los Angeles Times, which first reported the news. Romero's family confirmed his death to the newspaper as well.
Romero's manager, Chris Roe, posted...
Romero, who put out five other zombie movies after a copyright blunder cost him millions of dollars in profits on his wildly popular first one, died Sunday of lung cancer, his producing partner, Peter Grunwald, told the Los Angeles Times, which first reported the news. Romero's family confirmed his death to the newspaper as well.
Romero's manager, Chris Roe, posted...
- 11/8/2016
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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