Hey there! Let's dive into Tina Romero's directorial debut, Queens of the Dead. This fierce feature is set to crash the scene at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 7. Are you ready for a feast of the undead with a twist?
George Romero's daughter creates a zombie film with a gay theme, securing her father's endorsement.
Tina, daughter of horror maestro George A. Romero, is stepping up to the plate with this project. She recently opened up to Entertainment Weekly, speaking candidly about her old man's impact on her work. "I can't say I ain't his kid, and he didn't leave his mark on me," she admitted, nodding to her Pop's legend status. Expect some subtle Easter eggs to honor her dad's legacy throughout the film.
"The zombie ruckus is an Inferno of social criticism gold," she explained to the mag. Queens of the Dead ain't shy about tackling social issues within the queer community, following a wild night at a heavy-hitting drag show that gets twisted by the outbreak of the undead. Rumor has it, the concept was born from some heated online drama she witnessed during her days as a DJ.
The original promoter's manifesto questioning why the queer community devours itself struck a chord with Tina. "It hit me like a grasshopper to the melon," she revealed, "I thought, Man, this would be my entry into the zombie biz!" Katy O'Brien stars as the fictionalized promoter leading the film, with an extra special nod to Tom Cruise in the credits for letting her take time off from Mission: Impossible to bring the horror flick to life.
Tina's aim with Queens of the Dead is to spark some long-overdue representation for the genre with a mix of gay scream queens and her dad's signature flair for comedy and horror. George didn't live to see the final script, but he offered his blessing and advice during its development.
"He said, 'I dig it! Give 'er a go! Let 'er rip!' Unfortunately, I didn't have the script finished before he kicked the bucket, but at least I had his blessings," Tina shared with a heavy heart.
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- "Tina Romero, daughter of horror maestro George A. Romero, will bring a fresh perspective to the zombie genre with her directorial debut, Queens of the Dead. This film promises to combine comedy, horror, and social commentary, following a night at a drag show disrupted by a zombie outbreak."
- "The movie is set to be screened at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 7 and is expected to make a significant impact, especially within the queer community, where it tackles important social issues and presents gay scream queens in leading roles."
- "Gizmodo and io9 are likely to cover Tina's project, as it offers an exciting blend of traditional zombie-themed movies with modern social commentary and representations."
- "Tina's goal with Queens of the Dead is not only to pay homage to her father's legendary work but also to advocate for long-awaited representation within the horror and sci-fi-and-fantasy genres."
