My Influential Figures

I have a few influential figures. One of which is the famous horror director, George Romero. He is known for creating the sub-genre in horror based around the undead. Romero directed Dawn of the Dead (1978). He also made a cameo appearance in Call of Duty Black Ops, as the creators of the game wanted him to represent the undead side-game. This would attract customers who admire his work.

George Romero's most famous film he directed, was Dawn of the Dead. A remake of this film was also made in 2004, sparking surprisingly high ratings from critics. The same year, a spin-off version was made named "Shaun of the Dead". This is my favourite film of all time, and without Romero, it wouldn't exist. I've always been a fan of the undead genre, therefore I have to look at Romero for inspiration. Many people couldn't imagine the horror genre without Romero's work, and several films, TV shows and games, are all indirectly inspired from his films.

Another influential figure, this time an actor, is Andrew Lincoln. He plays the lead role in AMC's The Walking Dead, as Rick Grimes. Andrew Lincoln is a British actor famously known for his roles in many famous films and TV shows.

He inspires me because of his role in The Walking Dead, as it is my favourite TV show. I've watched 2 series with Andrew Lincoln in, the other was "Teachers". This isn't part of the horror genre, however because I saw him in that first, I felt a personal connection to him in The Walking Dead, therefore leading to him being so influential to me. Despite my man crush on Andrew Lincoln, he also gives a lot to the horror genre as a whole. He's a very convincing actor, who is also very versatile, having successfully played major roles in horror, comedy and romance productions. The Walking Dead is the most popular horror TV show in Britain and the USA. According to IMDb, the Walking Dead averages a score of 8.6/10 for each episode. Andrew Lincoln adds a lot to the horror genre as a whole. This is because he gives everything he has into his performances, making his character very believable. Additionally, he is a very likeable man in real life, therefore people warm to him, leaving him with millions of fans worldwide. This connects people to the show, and some that may have not preferred the horror genre before, will be coaxed into watching it now, due to their favourite actor being in it.