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Back in 2001 during Halloween my dad decided to rent a whole slew of horror movies. Now among them was Dawn of the Dead, no one at the time knew of George Romero then.

Games based on movies are notorious for their mediocrity. This horror-themed shooter is plagued by irritating technical issues - but it isn't all bad.

Just in time for Halloween, a tribute ot one of the greatest film directors of our time, George A. Romero.

A look at horror movies throughout the years.

Zombies, George Romero, Tom Savini.

George A. Romero has released his fourth movie in the Dead series: Land of the Dead. Although it does have plenty of social commentary it lacks the character development necessary to lift it above standard Hollywood horror movies.

Zombie movies are getting progressively worse as the years drag on - even George Romero found himself recycling old ideas, and fumbling with his new Land of the Dead. What can be done to stop these hordes of undead films that stink worse than zombies?

A comprehensive look at the zombie films of George A. Romero and there influence on the genre.

Diary of the Dead is the latest in the "of the Dead" series created by writer and director George A. Romero.

Defining the "Zombie" through Romero's eyes

A review of George Romero's Night of the Living Dead.

A look at the career of director George A. Romero

A few hundred people gather every spring in Nashville to celebrate body art and horror movies. This year horror writer and director George A. Romero will be one of he major attractions.

There are many influential industries in America, but none are as influential as the entertainment industry. Movies and Television have been one of the most popular cultures in America for decades.

There are tons of cool zombie flicks out there. There are way more than five, but for what it's worth, here are my top five zombie films of all time…

Shaun of the dead gives George Romero's film Dawn of the dead, a brilliant, comedic twist.

The Horror genre, with its absolutes and extremes can be an extremely powerful genre in the right hands. In the wrong hands, it can sometimes be even better.

Max Brooks' second book, World War Z, takes a novel approach to the Zombie genre, that of an oral history. It will be made into a movie for 2008.

Here is a list of the best scary movies to watch this Halloween

A review of the hilarious and satirical survival guide based on the zombie genre film.

In 1978, George A. Romero created a horror classic that was replicated in 2004. The buckets of blood and basic plot remained similar, but there were differences in each, differences that signify the change in American society since the 1970's.

Why I love zombie movies and the best zombie movies to watch in response to an article by Adam Davies.

"Diary Of The Dead" takes aim at a generation that has been so sucked into You Tube and of watching things not just from a distance, but an emotional distance as well.

"Night of the Living Dead" Directed by, George Romero

Even 30 years later, this zombie classic still has timely things to say about American culture and social issues.

A look at some of the best zombie sequels and remakes that are on offer

A review of the Romero classic

Lists of pivital George Romero films that everyone should see.

These horror movies are available for free download online since they are in the public domain.

I Am Legend is the third movie version of the same book. The first remains the best...as far I know.

Halloween is closing in and a lot of people out there are terrified of horror movies and hate the Halloween holiday because of those movies everywhere on television. Here are some stepping stones to surpass being a chicken.

Think that the zombie film began with Romero? Think again! Zombie films go back the early '30s, and some of them were pretty darn strange. Here are the highlights of the genre by decade.

Sprocket of the Anvil & Sprocket presents his picks for the top 5 underrated sequels to horror movies - just in time for the Halloween season!

The third part in a four part series that examines the history of horror in films and the impact societal changes has had on this genre. This articles looks at films from the 1970s and 1980s and how the cultural and sexual revolutions of this period affect the genre.

Review of the low budget Sci-Fi produced zombie flick, Dead & Deader.

You never quite know when a movie made on a credit card budget will become phenomenally successful. Here are ten films that did just that.

Since the days of "Ugh-ugh" the caveman, people have been telling tales to scare the daylights out of each other.

a kick ass experience at the movies that I am ever so eager to see again!

A new sect of zombies is hoping to crush undead stereotypes.

While many may assume that the blood, guts and the horror genre make for mindless entertainment, a viewing of George Romero's film, Dawn of the Dead, may result in a change of opinion.

There are just some flavors you never tire of, and the savory combination of George Romero and the rotting flesh of zombies is one of them.

Your favorite horror fan's holiday will be full of cheer when you pick a gift from this list. Whether they prefer movies, books or video games, this list is sure to please.

Zombies are our friends...

A look at the inception of cinema to the inevitable corporate takeover of creativity.

Instead of the omnipresent horde of the undead, mankind is forced to confront an irrepressible shroud of nothingness.

Title: 28 Days Later
Starring: Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Christopher Eccleston, Naomie Harris, Megan Burns
Director: Danny Boyle
American Rating: R for Horror Violence, Gore, Frontal Nudity, and Language.

Here are the top ten movies you should watch this Halloween.

Death is a largely avoided topic in the United States. Growing up, it was also largely avoided in my family. My parents shunned away from those discussions, though we talked about everything else: politics, sex, religion, money.

When the Spanish conquered Mexico, celebrating the dead was so deeply rooted in Aztec culture that they incorporated it into their Catholic, All Saints Day. Visiting the cemetery can be a cultural education. It is a joyous family occasion.

A look at 3D as applied to the newest remake...

A movie review for Day of the Dead...the remake

there are certain rules that usually hold all of the zombie movies together.

Stephen King wants us to bite the big one.

The best horror movies should leave you with a gift: something to take home when the movie is over. These five deliver every time, and here's why.

John Carpenter's best film draws on influences from the western and horror genres to create an underappreciated little gem of a movie that's about 10 times as good as it has a right to be.

To be fair, most zombie movies are first rate disasters. Low budgets, poor acting, cheap special effects and over-sexed scripts were the genre's mainstay. There were a few that have stood out over the years as truly good films.

Throughout the years, there have been many, many movies created and distributed that fall under the Horror genre.

This is a follow-up to the article that I wrote about the rules of zombie movies. I have found that the article raised more questions then it answered.

The beginner's guide to grindhouse.

Forget trick or treaters, candy and jack-o-lanterns. It's about the MOVIES, man!

There are many new Hollywood movie remakes coming out in the near future. Here is a sneak peak at some of the science fiction and horror remakes.

What is it that sets zombie movies apart from all others? Zombies, by their nature, are part of the undead. It is a basic stance of science, that anything that dies, stays dead forever. Any blatant contradiction of a basic law of science has a potential to scare people.

2007 is shaping up to be a good year for fans of the zombie genre. George A. Romero is coming out with his new movie and, from what he says about it, it may be the best thing he has ever done.

If someone looks up zombies in a dictionary, you will find a definition that is very different from the movies that we all love so much.

Ahh, Creepshow! One of the best horror anthologies to come out of the 1980's. It's not perfect, but is immensely enjoyable if you're into this sort of movie.

The horror genre is filled with movies that are gruesome and gory that leave us with the uneasy feeling that monsters lie just beneath our sheets and that zombies will one day roam the earth; but is that their sole purpose?

Orwell depicts a world in which the government monitors your every move and controls every aspect of our lives. America may not be there yet, but we're certainly on the way.

Ten zombie films to remember this October.

In just about any horror movie, it seems that the use of zombies have been and still is appealing in most aspects of this genre. The one thing that had gotten me interested about zombies was that old computer game by Infogrames called "Alone In The Dark."

What can a movie about flesh-eating zombies teach us about dealing with the immigration problem?

A film review of Grindhouse, the new Robert Rodriguez/Quentin Tarantino double-feature.

If you are thinking about a career in film, you have to acknowledge that there are countless individuals out there who have the exact same high ambitions that you carry.

Creepshow III is worth a rental for anthology fans.

A history of conspicuous consumption in American include the writings of both Karl Marx and Thorsten Veblen. If you don't continue buying things you don't need, the American economy will collapse. But how much longer will you able to afford to do that?

Georgia's Showbread has come out with their phenomenal sophomore album, Age of Reptiles.

Most nursing homes are not equipped to deal with the specifics involved in caring for Alzheimer's patients. The trend is toward special care units. We're going to need them.

This is a review of the remake of Dawn of the Dead. It includes critical and personal review.

Eating can be sexy.

The real stars are those who work behind the cameras - the directors.

The Music Box Theater in Chicago presented its second annual Music Box Massacre over the weekend of October 14-15.

"Rave to the Grave" is worth a rental.

Well for anyone who is interested , or has ever wondered about , or wanted to be a tattoo artist here's my experience as an apprentice.

Rick Trembles took it upon himself to try something a bit different and do his iconoclastic movie reviews in the form of a comic strip… which he does on a weekly basis.

Some would have you believe that anything you can buy will somehow make a great Christmas gift. This is not the case. Here are some that are particularly bad.

The Xbox brand name has always brought some of the best shooter action around for a console. Here are a few games that you should be playing if you're an MA fan and own an Xbox 360.

A continuacion una relaci;n de los crimenes multiples, asesinatos seriales y otros casos que causaron una gran alarma social, registrados durante los ultimos treinta años en España.

Tucson, Arizona's second largest city, is known for its sunny days. Families have lots of opportunities to get out and play, but what if you are low on funds? Here is a list of affordable family outing ideas.

In 1953 an anonymous patient by the name of HM underwent one of the most drastic and educational surgeries that neuroscientists and psychologists had ever seen.

Vera-Ellen Biography

With the current release of Emilio Estevez' ensemble drama "Bobby," about the lives of several people all staying at the Ambassador Hotel on the day of the assassination of Senator Robert Kennedy, the subject of his death has been brought to light once again.

An essay on Freud on Fitzgerald and Hemingway concerning Modernism in literature.

A season preview for the 2007 Boston Red Sox

Batman was the story of a millionaire turned crime fighter who, with the help of a young sidekick, overcame evil in fictional Gotham City.

This Halloween leave your costume at home and enjoy the hospitality of a small Mexican town. Wander the quiet, cobblestone streets of Ocotepec on the Day of the Dead, where you can see room-sized altars and sip hot fruit punch.

The remakes will skip theaters.

Review of the 2007 Comedy, Hot Fuzz, A Cross Between "Scooby Doo" and "Dirty Harry"!

They now have superhuman strength and are able to fight back to those who once bullied them. Their new powers grant them aces into the cool club, and the dorks are no longer dorks. They are cool.