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‘A VERY SCARY UNBIRTHDAY TO GEORGE A. ROMERO’
THE CELEBRATION WILL INCLUDE A MUSIC LAUNCH, MERCH DROP, MOVIE MARATHON, AND A LIVE BIRTHDAY PARTY ON FANGORIA’S SOCIALS TO HONOR THE GODFATHER OF THE MODERN ZOMBIE
A ‘ROMERO MOVIE BLOCK’ WILL STREAM LIVE ON SHUDDER TV ON FEBRUARY 4, 2026 FOLLOWED BY A VIRTUAL BIRTHDAY PARTY ON INSTAGRAM LIVE HOSTED BY FANGORIA
On February 4, 2026, filmmaker Tina Romero will honor what would have been her father George A. Romero’s 86th birthday with a full day of music, film, fandom, and philanthropy, titled ‘A VERY SCARY UNBIRTHDAY to George A. Romero.’
The celebration begins with the release of the original motion picture soundtrack for Tina Romero’s debut feature QUEENS OF THE DEAD. The album is released by Blitz//Berlin, the JUNO Award–winning trio comprised of Martin Macphail, Dean Rode, and Tristan Tarr. Their work spans cult film and television favorites including Luke Scott’s 2036: NEXUS DAWN, Jordan Peele’s SCARE TACTICS, Mike P. Nelson’s SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT, and Steven Kostanski and Jeremy Gillespie’s THE VOID.
QUEENS OF THE DEAD marks Blitz//Berlin’s first collaboration with Tina Romero, resulting in a score that leans into the rhythm, fear, and fun of her singular vision. The soundtrack features the film’s original score alongside a standout cover of Kesha’s “Blow,” performed by Jaquel Spivey. The soundtracks drops on February 4 across all digital music platforms.
Additionally launching on February 4 via FreshKillz.com is official QUEENS OF THE DEAD merchandise, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Venus Pellagatti Xtravaganza House.
Later that evening, Shudder TV will program a special ‘Romero Movie Block’ beginning at 7pm EST, featuring THE AMUSEMENT PARK (1975), QUEENS OF THE DEAD (2025) and DAY OF THE DEAD (1985).
The block highlights George A. Romero’s genre-defining work alongside Tina Romero’s directorial debut, channeling Romero DNA through a bold, queer, punk lens.
Capping off the event, Fangoria will host a virtual birthday party on Instagram Live on February 4 at 9:45 PM ET. Fans are invited to tune in for a live conversation with Tina Romero and special guests from across the Romero Universe and the QUEENS OF THE DEAD cast.
QUEENS OF THE DEAD is currently available to rent or buy on all major digital platforms and is streaming now on Shudder and AMC+, with a Hulu release coming later in 2026.
With A VERY SCARY UNBIRTHDAY, Tina Romero celebrates not only her father’s towering legacy, but the living, evolving horror community he helped create—one that remains loud, inclusive, and undead as ever.
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Shudder releases approximately thirty films per year, and has redefined genre streaming with a slate of groundbreaking and critically acclaimed titles, including Rob Savage’s HOST, Jayro Bustamante’s Golden Globe-nominated LA LLORONA, Phil Tippett’s MAD GOD, Coralie Fargeat’s REVENGE, Kyle Edward Ball’s SKINAMARINK, Christian Tafdrup’s SPEAK NO EVIL, Chloe Okuno’s WATCHER, Demián Rugna’s WHEN EVIL LURKS, and the latest installments in the V/H/S franchise. Shudder also boasts fan-favorite series such as the two-time Emmy Award-nominated THE BOULET BROTHERS’ DRAGULA, Mark Duplass’ THE CREEP TAPES, Greg Nicotero’s CREEPSHOW, and THE LAST DRIVE-IN WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS. Notable recent releases include Chris Nash’s IN A VIOLENT NATURE, Colin and Cameron Cairnes’ LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, Damian McCarthy’s ODDITY, and Emilie Blichfeldt’s THE UGLY STEPSISTER.
