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Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
George Romero's Daughter Made a Gay Zombie Movie, With Her Father's Blessing
With Queens of the Dead, Tina Romero, daughter of the legendary filmmaker George A. Romero, is set to make her first directorial outing, premiering the feature at the Tribeca Film Festival June 7. The filmmaker recently spoke to Entertainment Weekly and reflected on her father's influence. 'I am his kid. There's no denying it. And he has influenced me greatly.' Romero said. Queens of the Dead will feature Easter eggs to honor her father's legacy. 'And this is his monster, this is his genre. I had fun doing my little Romero nods throughout the film, and we have some good ones,' she shared, including appearances by notable figures such as makeup artist and actor Tom Savini and Dawn of the Dead star Gaylen Ross. 'The zombie apocalypse is such a rich sandbox to play in when it comes to social commentary. I can't be my dad's daughter without making an attempt at saying something with zombies,' Romero told the magazine. 'I did want this to be a film in which I am paying homage to the world and the monster he created, but I'm also introducing my own voice. It's very much not a film he would make, but it is using his vocabulary and is playing by his rules. As far as the queer element, on one hand, I just feel like the gays need a zombie film. It's time that we get to have a big gay zombie movie.' 'I didn't want to touch the genre unless it felt authentic to me,' Romero emphasized. Queens of the Dead revolves around a night in the queer party scene when the nightlife vibes at a warehouse drag show get interrupted by the zombie apocalypse. The inspiration came from intense conflict on social media among party promoters during her stint as a DJ. Romero recounted, 'The original promoter posted this manifesto begging the question, 'When will the queer community stop devouring its own?' And it hit me like a bolt of lightning. I was like, 'Oh my God! This would be how I want to explore the zombie genre in this world of queer nightlife.'' The Mandalorian baddie Katy O'Brien plays the fictionalized promoter who leads the film; Romero noted that there's a special thanks to Tom Cruise in the credits for letting them take the time off their Mission: Impossible shoot to film the horror flick. Romero hopes the film will shine a light on the hunger for more genre films that represent an intersection of gay scream queens with that familiar flair for horror and dark comedy from her father's roots. The legendary filmmaker didn't get to see a completed script but mentored his daughter during the development process. Romero shared, 'He said, 'I love it! Run with it. Go for it.' Unfortunately, he never got to read the completed script because it took me about seven years to get this developed… but I did have this blessing.'
Geek Tyrant
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Retro Trailer For George A. Romero and Stephen King's 1982 Horror Film CREEPSHOW — GeekTyrant
This week's retro trailer is for the the classic 1982 anthology horror film Creepshow directed by George A. Romero and written by Stephen King, paying tribute to the EC horror comics of the 1950s. The movie is structured as a comic book come to life, with five distinct and macabre tales, each steeped in dark humor, supernatural justice, and gruesome consequences. The segments range from a vengeful father rising from the grave in 'Father's Day,' to a meteorite turning a lonely man into a moss-covered monstrosity in 'The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill,' played by King himself. Other tales include a cuckolded man seeking revenge with a watery twist, a mysterious crate housing a ravenous creature, and a wealthy recluse battling cockroaches in a sterile penthouse. Framed by a wraparound story about a young boy punished for reading horror comics, Creepshow uses comic panel transitions, animated effects, and exaggerated colors to evoke its pulp roots. With a cast that includes Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau, Leslie Nielsen, Ted Danson, and E.G. Marshall, the film blends camp and dread to deliver a delightfully grotesque viewing experience. Creepshow stands out as a cult classic not only for its creative storytelling and practical effects, but also for capturing the twisted fun of horror in its most playful and gruesome form.
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Major city's abandoned '90s shopping centre and £3m plans to reopen it
The Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre, in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, opened in 1991 and closed its doors for good at the end of 2020 due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic Eerie photographs from inside an abandoned shopping centre evoke scenes reminiscent of the classic 1970s zombie film Dawn of the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, permanently closed at the end of 2020, a casualty of the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Since the closure, the once-bustling mall has remained eerily frozen in time - mannequins scattered throughout, with shoes, clothing, and furniture still visible in some shop windows. Urban explorer Jake captured the haunting scenes during a recent visit. He shared the images on his Facebook page, Exploring With Jake The creepy pictures showing mannequins, locked up store fronts, goods still in the stores and even what appears to be discarded ammunition make it appear like the set of the classic 1978 film Dawn Of The Dead. The zombie movie was directed by horror maestro, George A Romero, and follows a group that have taken refuge in an abandoned shopping mall which they eventually try to escape will fighting off hordes of the invading undead. It was later remade in a 2004 version directed by Jack Snyder. Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, urban explorer Jake said he found wandering around the empty rooms to be a "creepy and surreal" experience. The Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre opened in 1991, and its announced closure in 2020 sparked anger and disappointment from both shoppers and traders. The centre, which housed local stores such as Fizz Bomb and Russell's Cafe, lost a number of key tenants since 2017 including Wilko's, Ryman's and New Look. The centres bosses, MCR Property Group, said a 'nationwide shift in shopping habits' meant people had stopped shopping in town centres. According to Rochdale online, prior to its construction, the site was used by many businesses including a tea merchants called Tower Place as early as 1885. Dating from 1910, the site was a woollen mill, iron foundry and, in 1976, The Famous Army stores, Cradock's footwear, Coombes footwear and the White Lion Hotel. However, the shopping mall is set to make a comeback as plans for the abandoned space have been revealed, giving the venue a completely new look. Residents in the surrounding areas could benefit from the development of a new banqueting hall and events venue. The Wheatsheaf Centre, currently spread across multiple floors, offers the opportunity to repurpose each level for different uses. Plans propose transforming the fifth and sixth floors - previously home to the library - into dedicated event halls. These spaces would accommodate a range of functions, including pre-wedding celebrations, wedding receptions, business conferences, and public gatherings. The lower hall is expected to hold up to 280 guests, while the upper hall could accommodate around 180. Rochdale Council has also submitted proposals to extend the existing multi-storey car park, which would allow for direct stair access from parked vehicles to the venue. The property was originally listed for sale through WT Gunson, and was subsequently bought by DHA Corporates Ltd for £2,950,000. "We're thrilled to share that we're embarking on an exciting journey as the new owners of the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre in Greater Manchester," the company's LinkedIn bio reads. "Currently undergoing extensive renovations, Wheatsheaf is poised to emerge as a premier retail destination. We are dedicated to creating an unparalleled shopping experience for our future visitors. "From stylish boutiques to dining options, Wheatsheaf will soon offer an enticing array of amenities to explore."
