George Romero was a six-letter American filmmaker, screenwriter, and editor best known for directing the 1982 horror anthology film 'CREEPSHOW'. He is often referred to as the 'Father of the Zombie Film' due to his work on the 1968 cult classic 'Night of the Living Dead'. Romero's other works include 'Dawn of the Dead' (1978) and 'Day of the Dead' (1985). He was also the creator of the popular 'Living Dead' series. Romero's influence on the horror genre has been immense and he is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of horror cinema.