There’s Always Vanilla, Season of the Witch, and The Crazies, made between Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dead, showcase the extraordinary versatility and dynamism of this irreplaceable American auteur,Three films from the late, legendary director that prove that although he might have defined zombie cinema, it didn’t define him.
And now, Arrow Video has compiled these three pictures in a stunning 6-disc, limited edition set, due out October 24th.
There’s Always Vanilla (1971): Young drifter Chris and beautiful model Lynn embark upon a tumultuous relationship which seems doomed from the outset.
This writer is still reeling from the loss of the great George A. Romero, a filmmaker that altered the course of the contemporary horror film but who also fully embodied the independent cinema spirit.