GEORGE A. ROMERO (with Daniel Kraus & Greg Nicotero)

About this episode

The episode features a ranking of the best films by horror icon George A. Romero with guests Daniel Kraus and Greg Nicotero.

Author, screenwriter, and Night of the Living Dead historian Daniel Kraus ( Partially Devoured , Whalefall ) is joined by filmmaker, special effects makeup legend, and George A. Romero collaborator Greg Nicotero ( The Walking Dead , Shudder's Creepshow ) to rank the 7 BEST films from the defiant and industry-altering career of horror icon GEORGE A. ROMERO! Find Daniel's new book, Partially Devoured: How Night of the Living Dead Save My Life and Changed the World , at book stores and online retailers now! Want more Screen Drafts? Become a Booster! For just $5 a month get ad-free Main Feed episodes, plus monthly installments of The Franchise mini-Super Draft, The Marathon, Speed Drafts, and the Cool Kids Criterion Club Corner. Visit www.patreon.com/screendrafts to join the Club and support independent media!

People in this episode

Hosts: Clay Keller, Ryan Marker

Guests: Daniel Kraus, Greg Nicotero

Topics covered

• George A. Romero
• horror films
• film ranking
• special effects
• cinema history

Keywords

• George A. Romero
• horror
• film ranking
• Daniel Kraus
• Greg Nicotero
• Night of the Living Dead
• special effects
• cinema

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Night of the Living Dead, Partially Devoured, Whalefall, The Walking Dead, Shudder's Creepshow, Partially Devoured: How Night of the Living Dead Save My Life and Changed the World

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