City of the Living Dead(1980)
“From the bowels of the Earth they came...To collect the living!”
Overview
A psychic seemingly dies of fright during a séance where she sees a vision of a Dunwich priest hanging himself in a church cemetery. New York City reporter Peter Bell investigates and learns that the priest's suicide has somehow opened a portal to Hell that must be sealed by All Saints Day, or else the dead will overtake humanity.
Director
Lucio Fulci
Studio
Medusa Distribuzione
Budget
$400K
Revenue
$591K
Cast
Christopher George
as Peter Bell
Catriona MacColl
as Mary Woodhouse
Carlo De Mejo
as Gerry
Giovanni Lombardo Radice
as Bob
Janet Ågren
as Sandra
Antonella Interlenghi
as Emily Robbins
Daniela Doria
as Rosie Kelvin
Fabrizio Jovine
as Father William Thomas
Luca Venantini
as John-John Robbins
Michele Soavi
as Tommy Fisher
Venantino Venantini
as Mr. Ross
Robert Sampson
as Sheriff Russell
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$400K
Box Office
$591K
Production Companies
Medusa Distribuzione • Dania Film • National Cinematografica
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch City of the Living Dead?▼
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What is City of the Living Dead about?▼
A psychic seemingly dies of fright during a séance where she sees a vision of a Dunwich priest hanging himself in a church cemetery. New York City reporter Peter Bell investigates and learns that the priest's suicide has somehow opened a portal to Hell that must be sealed by All Saints Day, or else the dead will overtake humanity.
Who directed City of the Living Dead?▼
City of the Living Dead was directed by Lucio Fulci and released in 1980. It is a horror, fantasy, mystery film.
How long is City of the Living Dead?▼
City of the Living Dead has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in City of the Living Dead?▼
The cast of City of the Living Dead includes Christopher George as Peter Bell, Catriona MacColl as Mary Woodhouse, Carlo De Mejo as Gerry, Giovanni Lombardo Radice as Bob, Janet Ågren as Sandra and more.
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