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Tina Romero: Talks Queens of The Dead, growing up in horror royalty and her favourite film, Hedwig and The Angry Inch (2001)

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In this episode of Matt and Mike Pull Focus, we sit down with Tina Romero, filmmaker, trailblazer, and daughter of horror royalty Christine Forest and George A. Romero, to talk about her highly anticipated directorial debut, Queens of the Dead released in cinemas this Friday 24th October !


Set in a vibrant drag club at the heart of a zombie outbreak, Queens of the Dead reimagines the undead genre through a bold, glitter-soaked, and unapologetically queer lens.

Tina shares how growing up amidst the creation of her parents’ iconic zombie films shaped her artistic voice and how she’s carrying that legacy forward with fresh energy, inclusivity, and heart.

From navigating the world of indie horror to championing LGBTQ+ representation and queer rights, Tina discusses what it means to redefine a genre while celebrating community, resilience, and fabulous survival.

It’s horror. It’s drag. It’s a revolution, and Tina Romero is leading the charge.


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