(W) George C. Romero (A/CA) Diego Yapur. The film Night of the Living Dead changed popular culture forever* and now George C. Romero* the son of legendary film director George A. Romero* tells the story before the worst night on Earth. Learn about the death* destruction* and tragedy that led to the birth of the modern zombie in this prequel horror saga to the most impactful horror film franchise in history.