Greg Nicotero

Greg Nicotero

Birthday: 1963-03-15

Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography: Gregory “Greg” Nicotero (born March 15, 1963) is an American special make-up effects creator, and television producer and director. His first major job in special effects makeup was on the George A. Romero film “Day of the Dead” (1985), under the tutelage of Romero and make-up effects veteran Tom Savini.

Movies

From Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk Till Dawn

After kidnapping a father and his two kids, the Gecko brothers head south to a seedy Mexican bar to ...

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Becoming a Werewolf
Becoming a Werewolf

A short mockumentary featuring actor Jesse Eisenberg as he deliberately gets bitten by a werewolf to...

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Land of the Dead
Land of the Dead

The living dead have taken over the world, and the remaining humans live in a walled city to protect...

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Body Bags
Body Bags

A horror anthology containing three stories: a female college student working a graveyard shift is t...

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Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead

As the world is overrun by zombies, scientists and military personnel in an underground Florida bunk...

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The Hills Have Eyes
The Hills Have Eyes

Based on Wes Craven's 1977 suspenseful cult classic, The Hills Have Eyes is the story of a family ro...

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Not Your Average Joe
Not Your Average Joe

A documentary about the career of legendary production designer Joe Alves and his four decades in Ho...

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Zombiemania
Zombiemania

The evolution of the zombie from its roots in Haitian voodoo to its coveted role as the world's most...

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Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin...

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Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust
Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust

The horrifying yet delicious and chewy Gingerdead Man causes murder and mayhem on the set of a horri...

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Piranha 3D
Piranha 3D

Each year the population of sleepy Lake Victoria, Arizona explodes from 5,000 to 50,000 residents fo...

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House on Haunted Hill
House on Haunted Hill

An amusement park mogul offers a random group of diverse people $1 million to spend the night in a d...

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Night of the Creeps
Night of the Creeps

In 1959, an alien experiment crashes to earth and infects a fraternity member. They freeze the body,...

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Cemetery Gates
Cemetery Gates

When two ecologists break-in the laboratory of Dr. Belmont, they find a box with a subject and they ...

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John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

Chronicles the work of cult director John Carpenter through interviews with him and his associates, ...

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Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

This historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins with Hall...

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King on Screen
King on Screen

1976, Brian de Palma directs Carrie, the first novel by Stephen King. Since, more than 50 directors ...

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Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects

A documentary detailing the career of makeup artist Tom Savini, including clips from the various mov...

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The Shark Is Still Working
The Shark Is Still Working

After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focus...

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Attack of the Doc!
Attack of the Doc!

Before the rise of big tech, social media and Marvel movies, Attack of the Show! chronicled the rise...

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Bloodsucking Cinema
Bloodsucking Cinema

The sound of flapping bat wings, an empty coffin, glistening fangs, tiny punctures on the neck, the ...

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The Many Days of Day of the Dead
The Many Days of Day of the Dead

Documentary of the making of George A. Romero's zombie classic Day of the Dead....

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Monsterland
Monsterland

A journey through time and history of diverse monster types, from the latex monster in devastated po...

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Doc of the Dead
Doc of the Dead

The definitive zombie culture documentary, brought to the screen by the makers of THE PEOPLE vs. GEO...

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The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier

This documentary provides film fans with an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the ho...

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Nightmare Factory
Nightmare Factory

The story of how one Pittsburgh boy’s fascination with monsters drove him to the very top of the Hol...

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He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce

Tribute to Universal make-up artist Jack Pierce who created some of the studio's most famous works i...

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It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned
It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned

Featuring interviews with Director John Carpenter, Producer Sandy King, Actors Michael Paré, Peter J...

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One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead

Cast and crew, as well as some famous fans, recall the insanity that was the making of the ultimate ...

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The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide

Why do people no longer see this type of stories nowadays? How can this notion be awakened? Which fi...

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Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Tom Savini is one of the greatest special effects legends in the history of cinema, but little is kn...

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The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead
The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead

A short documentary celebrating the tenth year of The Walking Dead. Features the creators of the com...

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Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness
Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness

An in-depth, feature length documentary on the surprisingly tumultuous creation of cult classic Army...

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Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

The Frankenstein Complex takes a historical as well as a creative perspective, with a mix of fascina...

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Inglourious Basterds
Inglourious Basterds

In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Baste...

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Gorgon Video Magazine
Gorgon Video Magazine

The ghoulish Michael Berryman hosts this horror video magazine with an electronic gorefest of horror...

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Fanarchy
Fanarchy

Fanarchy explores the rise of fan culture and ways in which fans are threatening the Hollywood syste...

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Long Live the King
Long Live the King

A feature documentary about the enduring appeal of the character King Kong, and how he has inspired ...

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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

After lying in a coma for a year, Michael Myers awakens and stalks his way back to his small hometow...

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Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

Fifty years after its release, the special effects makeup team behind Planet of the Apes reflect on ...

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His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

A retrospective documentary about the groundbreaking horror series, Friday the 13th, featuring inter...

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Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder
Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder

Documentary about the making of "Intruder"....

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Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking

Take a look at Tarantino's career from the beginning, with interviews from co-workers, critics, star...

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Working with a Master: John Carpenter
Working with a Master: John Carpenter

Documentary by Frank H. Woodward....

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Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead

A group of young filmmakers encounter real zombies while filming a horror movie of their own....

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Cursed
Cursed

A werewolf loose in Los Angeles changes the lives of three young adults who, after being mauled by t...

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Mirrors
Mirrors

An ex-cop and his family are the target of an evil force that is using mirrors as a gateway into the...

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Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2
Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2

A documentary about the making of Evil Dead 2....

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In Search of Darkness
In Search of Darkness

An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and...

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Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

Taking inspiration from Peter M. Bracke's definitive book of the same name, this seven-hour document...

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Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

Follow the evolution of the 'Halloween' movies over the past twenty-five years. It examines why the...

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Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

Retrospective on The Nightmare On Elm Street Series....

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When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'

Behind the scenes documentary on the making of the film....

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The Horror of It All: The Visual F/X of The Mist
The Horror of It All: The Visual F/X of The Mist

This 16-minute featurette focuses on CafeFX, the team behind the CG work in The Mist (as well as Del...

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Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist'
Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist'

Whenever a solid "brain trust" around creature assembly exists, then the process behind crafting the...

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The Mist: Taming the Beast - The Making of Scene 35
The Mist: Taming the Beast - The Making of Scene 35

Scene 35 can best be described as the point in which the muck hits the fan. It's a scene with unbrid...

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Full Tilt Boogie
Full Tilt Boogie

A documentary about the production of From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) and the people who made it....

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Intruder
Intruder

The overnight stock crew of a local supermarket find themselves being stalked and slashed by a myste...

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Evil Dead II
Evil Dead II

Ash Williams and his girlfriend Linda find a log cabin in the woods with a voice recording from an a...

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In Search of Darkness: Part II
In Search of Darkness: Part II

The ultimate ‘80s Horror retrospective just got BIGGER. In Search of Darkness: Part II is a four-hou...

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Tales of the Uncanny
Tales of the Uncanny

A detailed look at the history of horror anthology films....

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An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

Documentary about the making of George A. Romero's Monkey Shines....

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Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

A detailed look into the making of Tales from the Darkside: The Movie....

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The Demolitionist
The Demolitionist

A murdered police officer is brought back to life by a cold-hearted scientist to serve as "The Demol...

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Captive State
Captive State

Nearly a decade after occupation by an extraterrestrial force, the lives of a Chicago neighborhood o...

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The Making of The Walking Dead
The Making of The Walking Dead

The Making of the TV Series The Walking Dead....

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Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments
Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments

Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments, produced by Emmy Award-winning company Associated T...

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Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell
Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell

Extensive Behind-The-Scenes Documentary Featuring New And Archival Interviews With Co-Writer/Produce...

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Comic Book: The Movie
Comic Book: The Movie

Hugh Hefner, Stan Lee, Mark Hamill and Kevin Smith journey into the world of comic book fandom! Docu...

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Pulp Fiction: The Facts
Pulp Fiction: The Facts

Behind the scenes of the legendary classic film by Quentin Tarantino....

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Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premier...

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The Thing Expanded
The Thing Expanded

The ultimate companion to John Carpenter’s "The Thing", digging deep into the proverbial iceberg to ...

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La Noche de Romero
La Noche de Romero

In 1968, a festival of blood, gore, and terror took over screens around the world. And all because o...

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Evolution of the Species: Predators Reborn
Evolution of the Species: Predators Reborn

Evolution of the Species: Predators Reborn is a 2010 documentary directed by Javier Soto that detail...

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