George A. Romero - Between Night And Dawn
George A. Romero’s name may be synonymous with the living dead subgenre, but his filmography is far richer and more varied than his reputation as “the zombie guy” would suggest. Following the breakout success of his debut feature Night of the Living Dead, the director would embark upon a series of projects which demonstrate a master filmmaker with more than mere gut-munching on his mind.
In There's Always Vanilla, young drifter Chris and beautiful model Lynn embark upon a tumultuous relationship that seems doomed from the outset. 'Season of the Witch' (released theatrically as Hungry Wives) follows the exploits of Joan Mitchell – a housewife who seeks to escape the confines of her humdrum suburban existence through a flirtation with witchcraft. Lastly, The Crazies sees Romero returning to firmer horror territory as a small rural town finds itself in the grip of an infection that sends its hosts into a violent, homicidal frenzy.
Taken together, these three films made in the period between Romero’s celebrated living dead outings Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dead, serve to shine a light on the broader thematic concerns and auteurist leanings of a skilled craftsman too often pigeonholed within the genre.
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There's Always Vanilla
In There's Always Vanilla, young drifter Chris and beautiful model Lynn embark upon a tumultuous relationship which seems doomed from the outset.
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Season of the Witch
1972 • United States • Directed by George A. Romero
Perhaps the most unclassifiable of filmmaker George A. Romero’s works, 1972’s Season of the Witch sees the Night of the Living Dead filmmaker returning to the realm of the supernatural for this bewitching tale of a housewife driven to an intere...
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The Crazies
1973 • United States • Directed by George A. Romero
After the experimental outings of There’s Always Vanilla and Season of the Witch, Night of the Living Dead director George A. Romero returned to rather more distinct horror territory with his 1973 infection opus The Crazies.
When a plane carry...
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When Romero Met Del Toro
Two cult movie titans come together for a very special conversation. Celebrated filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro sits down with the late-great George Romero for this candid career-spanning conversation.
Hear an open honest discussion on Night Of The Living Dead and what it meant to both of them, div... -
Affair of the Heart: The Making of There's Always Vanilla
A brand new documentary featuring interviews with producers John Russo and Russell Streiner, stars Judith Streiner and Richard Ricci, and sound recordist Gary Streiner.
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Filming Locations - There's Always Vanilla
Photo gallery with an audio commentary by Romero historian Lawrence DeVincentz.
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Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero
Archive interview with Romero discussing his early films There’s Always Vanilla and Season of the Witch.
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Season of the Witch (Extended Cut)
1972 • United States • Directed by George A. Romero
Perhaps the most unclassifiable of filmmaker George A. Romero’s works, 1972’s Season of the Witch sees the Night of the Living Dead filmmaker returning to the realm of the supernatural for this bewitching tale of a housewife driven to an intere...
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Filming Locations - Season of the Witch
Photo gallery with an audio commentary by Romero historian Lawrence DeVincentz.
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The Secret Life of Jack's Wife
An archive interview with Season of the Witch star Jan White.
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Season of the Witch - Original Trailer
Season of the Witch (released theatrically as Hungry Wives) follows the exploits of Joan Mitchell - a housewife who seeks to escape the confines of her humdrum suburban existence through a flirtation with witchcraft.This is the theatrical version of the film.
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Romero Was Here: Locating The Crazies
George Romero film historian Lawrence DeVincentz takes us on a guided tour of Evans City, PA and the locations used in The Crazies.
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Behind the scenes of... The Crazies
Behind the scenes footage, shot in 8mm and commented by film historian Lawrence DeVincentz.
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Crazy for Lynn Lowry
Cult star Lynn Lowry discusses her early career and the circumstances that lead to her role in George Romero's The Crazies.
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Lee Hessel Audio Interview
A short audio interview with the late Crazies producer Lee Hessel, conducted by his son Brad on 29th May 2014.
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Behind-the-Scenes Footage: Alternative Opening Titles
Rare unseen 8mm behind-the-scenes footage from The Crazies, with audio commentary by George Romero film historian Lawrence DeVincentz.
