S. William Hinzman

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Oct 24, 1936 (88 years old)
Death date
Feb 05, 2012

S. William Hinzman

Known For

Underground Entertainment: The Movie
2h 5m
Movie 2011

Underground Entertainment: The Movie

On the 20th anniversary of their edgy little 90's cable show Underground Entertainment, the authors, along with many SF, horror and B celebrities in cameos, remember how they pushed the envelope, shocked, entertained, but also introduced the audience to many movies, comics and conventions.

River of Darkness
1h 24m
Movie 2011

River of Darkness

When brutal murdering starts in a small riverside town, the sheriff must investigate and face the horrific past.

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
0h 47m
Movie 2010

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

Stever gets up close and personal with many of the talented filmmakers and stars in exclusive backstage interviews. Stever captures the set-up of the memorabilia and collectibles stands by the hard-working staff and volunteers, the panel discussion with Romero, Barbeau and others moderated by Roy Frumkes, and the long lines of fans, some adorned in full costume and make-up, waiting to get autographs of their favorite horror legends.

Autopsy of the Dead
2h 24m
Movie 2009

Autopsy of the Dead

Board up the windows and doors! More than 40 years after filming the 1968 horror masterpiece Night of the Living Dead, the 'dead' return in the all-new documentary Autopsy of the Dead. Packed with extensive cast & crew interviews, never-before-seen color photos and behind the scenes footage, visits to the original filming locations and other surprises, get ready for the most in-depth visual document on the making of the great American horror film that won t stay dead.

The Spookshow
1h 4m
Movie 2009

The Spookshow

The ghost of a murdered fan returns from beyond to take revenge on the rock star who killed her.

It Came from Trafalgar
1h 40m
Movie 2009

It Came from Trafalgar

1950s horror / sci-fi parody. Mostly filmed in 2003, this was only briefly screened on the convention circuit in 2009. There's been no release since.

Shadow: Dead Riot
1h 21m
Movie 2006

Shadow: Dead Riot

Evil voodoo-practicing serial killer Shadow gets executed for murdering pregnant women. Twenty years later the prison Shadow was put to death at has been turned into an experimental women's penitentiary. Tough and fiercely autonomous new inmate Solitaire has some kind of link with Shadow. When Shadow and his lethal shambling zombie minions are resurrected, it's up to Solitaire to stop them.

The Devil Ant
2h 16m
Movie 1999

The Devil Ant

A barrel of radioactive waste dumped by a careless mad scientist turns an ordinary ant into the Fearsome Formicid - The Devil Ant.

Legion of the Night
1h 25m
Movie 1995

Legion of the Night

A deadly squad of C.Z.A.s (Cybernetic Zombie Assassins) holds the city of Detroit in a grip of bloody violence. Bloody shoot-outs & explosions highlight this action/horror classic featuring Bill Hinzman (Night of the Living Dead), and Ron Asheton (Iggy & The Stooges). Very dark & Violent!

Zombie Jamboree
1h 0m
Movie 1993

Zombie Jamboree

A documentary on the Zombie Jamboree, the 25th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead convention that took place in 1993. Guests included numerous cast and crew of the Romero Living Dead movies as well as cast from Russo's spin-off series, Return of the Living Dead. Other guests included horror icons Kane Hodder, Gunnar Hansen, Linnea Quigley, Brinke Stevens and Tom Savini as well as sci-fi/fantasy favorites, Adam West, Dave Prowse and Susie Owens among others. Documentary includes interviews with celebrities and fans and includes clips from events of the convention.

Biography

Motion picture actor and director. Born Samuel William Hinzman, he was working in 1968 as an assistant cameraman on the low budget, black and white film, "Night of the Living Dead", when director George Romero cast him as the zombie in the opening sequence. The iconic role earned Hinzman the admiration of horror fans who have affectionately referred to him as "No. 1 zombie". Hinzman also went on to direct and star in the 1980s horror movies "The Majorettes" (1987) and "FleshEater" (1988). He died of cancer. He requested that his body be cremated because he jokingly said if he was buried he would come back.

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