The legend himself turns 70 today! Back in 1968 George Romero took the film world by storm and launched the zombie craze with the original "Night of the Living Dead." Still going strong, he's been churning out quality horror for the better part of four decades - most recently with the soon to be released Survival of the Dead.

Clearly all of us at Semi-Dead are indebted to this man, but his influence has gone beyond horror and zombies Independent filmmakers of all genres should appreciate this man's pioneering efforts.

We lift our decayed arms and salute you Mr. Romero!

Here's a great interview with him from Showtime's Masters of Horror documentary.