Day of the Dead

In 1979, flush with the surprisingly immediate success of Dawn of the Dead, Romero quickly began developing another Dead sequel. It would be another 5 years before Day actually went into production, and its final form would be radically different not just from his original idea. This brief synopsis is just over 4 pages long – almost more of a sketch than a proposal – but much of it would be retained in the early drafts. 

One of George Romero's more beloved creations is Bub from Day of the Dead. Smart enough to learn a few basic tasks, and to grow emotionally attached to the scientist who's teaching him. The earliest materials we have for Day of the Dead were produced all the way back in 1979, when Dawn was still in theaters. That document, a very short synopsis, was likely written to secure the deal that would fund his next three films: Knightriders, Creepshow, and Day.