George A. Romero

6 films on Best Blurays6 in 4K

Also a director: 8 films

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George Andrew Romero (February 4, 1940 – July 16, 2017) was an American-Canadian film director, screenwriter and editor, best known for his gruesome and satirical zombie films, including the seminal "Night of the Living Dead" (1968) and "Dawn of the Dead" (1978). Throughout his career he primarily worked in the horror genre and directed several notable films outside of the zombie subgenre, including vampire film "Martin" (1977) and EC Comics homage "Creepshow" (1982).

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Martin (1977)

Supporting role · Director: George A. Romero

4K · Excellent

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Second Sight 4K Blu-ray

3.7

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Small role · Director: George A. Romero

4K · Solid

Best English-Friendly:

Criterion 4K Blu-ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab)

Best Video:

2022 Criterion 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

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3.9

Dawn of the Dead (1978)

Small role · Director: George A. Romero

4K · Excellent

Best English-Friendly:

Second Sight 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

2020 Second Sight 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Theatrical: 2017 Midnight Factory Blu-ray or 2013 Japan Happinet Blu-ray

European: 5.1 remix on 2016 Midnight Factory and 2021 ESC 4K Blu-ray

Audio Notes:

Theatrical: 2017 Midnight Factory Blu-ray or 2013 Japan Happinet Blu-ray

European: 5.1 remix on 2016 Midnight Factory and 2021 ESC 4K Blu-ray much more detailed than all mono mixes

4.0

Day of the Dead (1985)

Small role · Director: George A. Romero

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Shout! Factory 4K Blu-ray

Sources: Blu-ray.com (opens in a new tab)

Video Notes:

Caps and a few remarks on the audio tracks

Best Audio:

Mono: 35mm scan, old Shout! Factory and Australia Umbrella Blu-ray sounds better than the rest of the discs, but has noise reduction

Stereo: Shout! Factory 4K Blu-ray has a transfer of the 1986 Japan LaserDisc Stereo

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Small role · Director: Jonathan Demme

4K · Excellent

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Arrow 4K Blu-ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab)

Video Notes:

Arrow 4K Blu-ray > Criterion 4K Blu-ray > Kino Lorber 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

1991 Orion LaserDisc vs 2024 Arrow 4K Blu-ray

Additional Info:

Criterion Blu-ray has exclusive extras

4.3

Land of the Dead (2005)

Small role · Director: George A. Romero

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Shout! Factory 4K Blu-ray

2.9

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