Horror Icons Hidden in Night of the Creeps: 10 Characters Named After Famous Directors
George Romero and James Cameron aren’t the only characters named after renowned horror directors. In fact, the screenwriter for Night of the Creeps, Dekker, went as far as to use a total of 10 horror director names for nine distinct characters. He even paid tribute to an 11th icon from the horror movie genre by naming the local university after them. To top it off, he incorporated almost every stereotypical element found in B-grade horror films to create Night of the Creeps, resulting in a cult classic that has gained a devoted following among fans of the horror genre worldwide.