Groundbreaking Details for George A Romero's Last Living Dead Film, Filming Commences in 2022

Summary

Filming for George A. Romero's final installment, "Twilight of the Dead," will begin in Puerto Rico in late 202

The content explores the sinister side of human nature, focusing on the last remaining humans trapped amidst warring factions of the undead.

"Twilight of the Dead" boasts a completed screenplay authored by Joe Knetter, Robert Lucas, and Paolo Zelati, seamlessly continuing Romero's film series starting from "Survival of the Dead."

George A. Romero's last entry in the Night of the Living Dead film series is set to commence production later this year. Regarded as Romero's iconic zombie film, Night of the Living Dead has become a timeless cinematic representation of the horrors inflicted by the undead. Throughout his lifetime, Romero continued to expand upon the Night of the Living Dead universe, creating five sequels until his passing in 2017.

According to Deadline, the final installment of Night of the Living Dead will initiate filming in Puerto Rico towards the end of 2023. Titled Twilight of the Dead, the film will be based on a treatment penned by Romero prior to his demise. Set on a tropical island, the movie will delve into the profound darkness within humanity, offering a unique perspective through the eyes of the last survivors on Earth who find themselves caught amidst warring factions of the undead.

What Will Twilight Of The Dead Be About?

Twilight of the Dead now has a completed script written by Joe Knetter, Robert Lucas, and Paolo Zelati, with Suzanne Romero, Romero's wife, serving as a producer. The project is being supported by Roundtable Entertainment. Unlike the Night of the Living Dead sequel directed by Nikyatu Jusu that was announced in 2022, Twilight of the Dead follows the storyline of Romero's films, specifically starting from Survival of the Dead.

Set after the events of Survival of the Dead, which featured the escape of Sarge "Nicotine" Crockett, Boy, and Tomboy from a zombie-infested island on a ferry, it is uncertain if the same island will be the backdrop for Twilight of the Dead. This island may have been the intended finale for the series by Romero. If this turns out to be the case, Twilight of the Dead would have a loose connection to Survival of the Dead, establishing a familiar theme seen in many of Romero's Night of the Living Dead movies.

With the inclusion of zombie factions, the upcoming film Twilight of the Dead may delve into the concept of zombie sentience. A glimpse of this was seen in Romero's Land of the Dead through the portrayal of Big Daddy, the intelligent zombie leader. Considering the enduring impact of Night of the Living Dead, it is yet to be determined if Twilight of the Dead will successfully capture the same level of distinction.