Tina Romero: The Untold Story of Hollywood’s Most Notorious Family

Описание: FlickDirect’s Allison Rose sits down with Tina Romero, daughter of legendary filmmaker George A. Romero, at Popcorn Frights 2025 to discuss her powerful directorial debut, Queens of the Dead, alongside her father’s classic Day of the Dead. Tina shares how the film was born from a moment in queer nightlife, why she wanted to set a zombie story in that world, and how she crafted a story filled with resilience, creativity, and unexpected hope.

In this exclusive interview, Romero reveals behind-the-scenes Easter eggs, the influence of John Harrison’s music, and her father’s enduring impact on horror. She opens up about growing up surrounded by zombies, what George would think of today’s legacy screenings, and how Queens of the Dead aims to leave audiences uplifted. A fascinating conversation bridging horror history and the future of the undead.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro: Queens of the Dead & Day of the Dead
00:24 Easter Eggs & Cameos in Queens of the Dead
01:33 John Harrison’s Letter & The Script’s Evolution
01:56 Queer Nightlife Inspiration for the Zombie Story
03:43 Directorial Debut & Carrying the Romero Legacy
05:16 Growing Up Romero: Childhood Memories
07:19 What George A. Romero Would Think Today
08:58 What Tina Wants Audiences to Take Away
10:12 Remembering Bub & The Legacy of Day of the Dead
10:45 Closing Thoughts & Thanks

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