Richard P. Rubinstein (born June 15, 1947) is an American film and television producer, who has worked mainly in the science fiction and horror genres. In the 1970s and 1980s he collaborated frequently with horror director George A. Romero, including the classic 1978 zombie film Dawn of the Dead and the 1984–1988 anthology horror television series Tales from the Darkside. He also produced the 2004 remake of Dawn of the Dead. In the 1980s and 1990s Rubinstein produced a substantial number of projects based on the writings of Stephen King
The productions based on King's works are as follows: Creepshow, Creepshow 2, Pet Sematary, The Stand (1994 Miniseries), The Langoliers (film), Thinner (film) and The Night Flier. Rubenstein is also the excutive producer of the 2020 miniseries The Stand.