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“It would be very hard to write a serious drama and say some of these things. You can be much more abstract and allusive with horror, and it's very forgiving to the author. You don't necessarily have to take an absolutely positive position. You can just write whatever.”

Quote by George A. Romero

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George A. Romero
George A. Romero

George A. Romero, born on February 4, 1940, is an American film director renowned for his contributions to the horror genre, particularly for his zombie-themed films. more

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