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“I keep a little notebook of things that I can do to the zombies that might be silly and fun.”

Quote by George A. Romero

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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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