Gay Zombie Movie: Romero’s Daughter & Legacy
- Romero, is making her directorial debut with Queens of the Dead.
- Romero acknowledged her father's impact,stating that Queens of the Dead includes nods to his legacy.
- Romero said the zombie apocalypse provides a rich setting for social commentary.
Tina Romero unleashes “Queens of the Dead,” a big gay zombie movie primed to shock and entertain, premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 7th. The film, a debut for the daughter of horror icon George A. Romero, promises a fresh take on the undead, infused with social commentary and queer vibrancy. News directory 3 has the scoop on how the project honors Romero’s legacy, complete with nods to his style and star appearances. The movie centers around a warehouse drag show battling a zombie apocalypse, led by katy O’Brien.Seven years in the making, this bold endeavor is a testament to Romero’s vision. Discover what’s next in genre-bending cinema.
Tina Romero Debuts ‘Queens of the Dead,’ a Big Gay Zombie Movie
Updated June 03, 2025
tina Romero, daughter of the legendary George A. Romero, is making her directorial debut with Queens of the Dead. The film is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 7. Romero recently discussed her father’s influence on the project.
Romero acknowledged her father’s impact,stating that Queens of the Dead includes nods to his legacy. The film features appearances by Tom Savini and Gaylen ross, known for their work with George A. Romero.
Romero said the zombie apocalypse provides a rich setting for social commentary. she aimed to pay homage to her father’s world while introducing her own voice. She added that the film uses his vocabulary and plays by his rules, but it incorporates a queer element, creating a big gay zombie movie.
Queens of the Dead centers on a warehouse drag show interrupted by a zombie apocalypse. The concept was inspired by conflicts among party promoters. Katy O’Brien, known from The Mandalorian, plays the lead promoter. Romero thanked Tom Cruise for allowing O’Brien time off from a Mission: Unfeasible shoot.
Romero hopes the film will highlight the demand for genre films representing the intersection of gay scream queens with horror and dark comedy. Her father supported the project during it’s advancement.
Romero said her father gave his blessing, but he never saw the completed script. It took her about seven years to develop the project.