John a Russo

The Dead Don't Rest Here-And Neither Will You Step into the haunted shadows of the House of the Undead, where history, horror, and the paranormal collide in a spine-chilling tale of suspense. When a notorious Victorian mansion, once the filming site for the cult horror classic Night of the Living Dead (1990), is transformed into a bed-and-breakfast, it promises a thrilling getaway for fans of the macabre. But as guests gather to celebrate its grand opening-led by legendary filmmaker John A. Russo-their dream weekend spirals into a nightmare. With a trail of mysterious disappearances, blood-soaked discoveries, and sinister entities lurking in the woods, the line between life and the living dead begins to blur. Featuring a colorful cast of characters, from hopeful actors and horror aficionados to scheming producers and haunted detectives, Ghosts of the Living Dead explores the lengths people will go to in pursuit of fame, freedom, and survival. As the undead rise and secrets unravel, the only thing more terrifying than the zombies may be the humans themselves. From the co-creator of the original Night of the Living Dead comes a gripping novel that redefines fear. Prepare for an unrelenting journey into the heart of darkness-where the dead don't rest and the living aren't safe. Will you survive the House of the Undead?

A TOWN ON THE EDGE OF THE UNKNOWN. A WOMAN ON THE BRINK OF SANITY. A DARKNESS THAT WILL NOT BE CONTAINED. On a quiet summer night in 1957, Jimmy Ray Barton and his pregnant wife, Sharon Rose, encounter something beyond their comprehension-a glowing green cloud that drags their truck off the road and sets off a horrifying chain of events. By morning, Jimmy Ray is dead, Sharon's memories are shattered, and her sanity hangs by a thread. Was it an accident, a crime of passion, or the work of something otherworldly? But Sharon isn't the only one in Clairton, Pennsylvania, struggling against the darkness. Jack Russell, a young runaway fleeing his abusive father, stumbles upon a gruesome discovery deep in the woods: the bodies of his friends, their corpses grotesquely preserved under glass. Stranded and feverish, Jack falls into the care of Mason Gingrich, a mysterious recluse with ties to the unexplainable and a sinister connection to the green cloud. Detectives Jerry Campion and Chela Stack face a baffling investigation where every lead pushes the limits of belief. Is Sharon a grieving widow or a cold-blooded killer? Is Jack's terrifying discovery the result of local horrors or something far more chilling? As the pieces come together, an unspeakable truth begins to surface-a truth that threatens not only the lives of those involved but the very fabric of human understanding. From John A. Russo, the co-creator of Night of the Living Dead, comes a pulse-pounding tale of alien menace, psychological terror, and the fragility of reality. Dead Boys is a masterful blend of horror and suspense that will leave you questioning everything you think you know about fear, family, and the unknown. The truth is out there. But it's not what you think.

One murder was self-defense. Now, survival demands so much more. In a world simmering with tension and buried secrets, The Hate Crime plunges readers into a deadly quest for justice, revenge, and survival. When renowned author and filmmaker David's Cristi's old friend Roland resurfaces, it's not just for a friendly chat-he's on a mission to find his estranged granddaughter, Katherine. Raised under Roland's fierce protection, Katherine has fled a life of terror after killing her neo-Nazi husband, a violent extremist bent on mass destruction. Now, with her daughter in tow, she's vanished from witness protection, leaving behind a trail of perilous questions. David and his investigative team must untangle a web of deceit and violence spanning generations, uncovering secrets about the Aryan Confederacy, a neo-Nazi group whose plans for terror loom ominously over their every move. As the team dives deeper into Katherine's harrowing past, they face off against relentless enemies, including a deranged cult leader hell-bent on revenge. Racing against time and the law, they battle to shield Katherine from a world that sees her as both a victim and a criminal. A gripping thriller that explores the darkest depths of hate, family loyalty, and the cost of vengeance, The Hate Crime delivers a pulse-pounding tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final, explosive confrontation. Will justice prevail, or will hatred claim its final victim?

The mind is a powerful weapon... But what happens when it falls into the wrong hands? Fairchild Academy is the most prestigious school in Manhattan, known for producing some of the brightest and most promising students. But beneath its shining exterior lies a sinister secret. Felicia Patterson, a top student, begins to experience terrifying "spells" that make her feel like a puppet, losing control of her thoughts, actions, and desires. Unbeknownst to her, a dark force is at play, manipulating the minds of the students, turning them into unwilling pawns in a horrifying experiment. Felicia is not alone-she is just one of the many "Receivers" in the Academy. Across the city, others begin to unravel the twisted truth: children aren't just learning at Fairchild; they are being groomed, manipulated, and controlled. As Felicia struggles against an unseen transmitter who wants to dominate her mind and body, she is forced into a fight for her sanity, her will, and ultimately, her life. In Day Care, John A. Russo weaves a tale of psychological suspense, exploring how far humans will go to harness the power of the mind-and the horrifying consequences when it spirals out of control.

On Channel 666, the horror isn't just scripted... it's real. In the shadowy world of low-budget horror films, struggling actress Sheila Gordon lands a role in a movie called Channel 666. It seems like a simple gig, a one-day shoot, but nothing could prepare her for the real horror that unfolds on set. As she faces a gruesome death at the hands of a sadistic cult, Sheila's life takes a sinister turn, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. Meanwhile, her sister, Fiona, is left to pick up the pieces. Determined to uncover the truth behind Sheila's gruesome murder, Fiona embarks on a relentless investigation that takes her into the dark corners of satanic rituals, underground web channels, and the corrupt world of high-stakes greed. With each clue, she unravels a chilling conspiracy that reaches far beyond what she could ever imagine. Channel 666 is a gripping tale of horror, betrayal, and the haunting power of the occult. As the mystery deepens, Fiona must confront not only the dark forces at work but also her own deepest fears. In this world, nothing is as it seems, and no one can be trusted. Will Fiona uncover the truth, or will she become the next victim of the horrors that lurk within Channel 666?

Some secrets refuse to stay buried. When David Cristi was thirteen, his best friend Ron was brutally murdered in a crime that shocked their small town and forever changed David's life. Three boys were accused of the grisly act, and the case was closed. But nearly three decades later, the convictions are overturned, leaving a haunting question: Who really killed Ron? Now a filmmaker known for his gritty horror movies, David is determined to dig into the past and solve the mystery that still casts a shadow over his hometown. But as he peels back layers of secrets, he begins to uncover a tangled web of lies, buried trauma, and dangerous truths that refuse to stay hidden. With his own life on the line, David must confront not only the darkness of the crime but also the demons that lurk in the hearts of those he once trusted. In this gripping thriller, John A. Russo weaves a story of friendship, loss, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Can David uncover the truth, or will the past claim another victim?

DEAD TIME IN DEADWOOD is a wild romp through the Wild West It's historically true that Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane were together in Deadwood in 1876. But what is less well known is that while they were there, they were battling Comancheros, Ghost Dancers -- and ZOMBIES Doc Holliday, a gunslinger, a frontier dentist, and a man with scientific ambitions, way back then had a valid theory that would have explained what causes the dead to arise Sheriff Dylan Parkman and valiant U. S. Marshal Heck Thomas are trying to wipe out an epidemic of cannibalism. And young would-be lovers Jed Harris and Danielle Greer are fighting off zombies as they try to rescue a priest, a nun, and a passel of young kids in a one-room school that's surrounded by the undead How will this crazy stuff finally pan out? Who will solve the hellacious mysteries behind... DEAD TIME IN DEADWOOD

If you're a sex-crazed gangbanger, be careful what you wish for... Victor Dracull is a vampire with a sense of humor, so he tells his three luscious female acolytes that they must each drink the blood of a murderer if they want to be able to go out in the sunlight to work on their tans. Then he places an ad in a skin magazine to lure suitable donors to them. Duke Crandall and his pals are fresh from a spree of robbery and murder and anxious to spend their ill-gotten gains on sexual delights, so they enthusiastically respond to the ad. On their way to Count Victor's domain, they spice things up by kidnapping a rich teenage sexpot and her namby-pamby boyfriend, sucking them into the zany supernatural world they are about to unwittingly step into. Who will end up with the stolen money? Who will get the high-powered sex that they crave? And who will end up undead? The answers unfold in the wild and crazy wrap-up of... 1-800-VAMPIRE

The Charlatan, by noted author John A. Russo, is a suspenseful, intrigue-laden story drawn from the latest tabloids When the studio mogul backing David Cristi's latest movie is kidnapped and murdered, crime-solving director David Cristi gets drawn into the shadowy side of the entertainment business -- the abuse of child actors. David must team up with his pal, Detective Vito Martinelli, and his daughter, Joy, to unmask the abusers and uncover the dirty secrets behind fiendish homicides perpetrated by famous people. David, Vito and Joy land in a labyrinth of suspense and danger as their suspicions focus on a movie star who may be a serial killer Come along for the heart-pounding thrills and chills in this intriguing new mystery... The Charlatan

Whether George Romero’s implacable, slow-moving monstrosities or the fleet-footed terrors of 28 Days Later, over the last several decades the zombie has ascended into the upper echelon of the of the movie monster pantheon—an elite tier once reserved only for vampires, werewolves, and Frankenstein’s monster. Featuring over 500 posters, lobby cards, pressbooks, stills, and props from zombie movies across the whole of cinema history, The Art of the Zombie Movie is an eye-popping, entertaining visual history of zombie films written by six-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author Lisa Morton. Included here is the story of the origin and global reach of the zombie feature film; special features, quotes, and interviews from key creators; a survey of such varied subgenres as Blaxploitation, sci-fi, cowboy, and comic zombie films; and a selection of foreign zombie movies from Mexico, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Japan, and other countries. With unprecedented range and detail, this comprehensive collection of zombie movie art begins in 1932 (when The White Zombie, the first true entrant in the genre, was released), explores the renaissance that was launched by George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead, and traces the countless variations, innovations, and reinventions that continue to ensure that the zombie genre will never truly die.

John Russo played the legendary Tire Iron Ghoul in NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. Now in this scary but hilarious new horror comedy, he plays a flesh-hungry zombie who's been kept hidden -- and well fed -- by his beautiful neice, Cy-Fi, and his bumbling security-guard nephew, Oscar. When he "comes out," he becomes a worldwide celebrity But zombie hunters are after him, and it all builds to a fun-filled, flesh-hungry finish

This brand new screenplay by Horror Hall of Famer John Russo will be used for a remake of his cult hit of the same title.