The City of the Dead(1960)
“300 years old! Human blood keeps them alive forever!”
Overview
In Whitewood, Massachusetts, a presumed witch places a curse on the town before she is burned at the stake. 300 years later, a college student arrives and checks into the mysterious Raven's Inn to research the town's history with witchcraft.
Director
John Llewellyn Moxey
Studio
Vulcan Film
Cast
Dennis Lotis
as Richard Barlow
Christopher Lee
as Prof. Alan Driscoll
Patricia Jessel
as Elizabeth Selwyn / Mrs. Newless
Tom Naylor
as Bill Maitland
Betta St. John
as Patricia Russell
Venetia Stevenson
as Nan Barlow
Valentine Dyall
as Jethrow Keane
Ann Beach
as Lottie
Norman MacOwan
as Rev. Russell
James Dyrenforth
as Garage Attendant
Fred Johnson
as The Elder
William Abney
as Policeman
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1960
Runtime
1h 18m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Vulcan Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The City of the Dead?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The City of the Dead (1960).
What is The City of the Dead about?▼
In Whitewood, Massachusetts, a presumed witch places a curse on the town before she is burned at the stake. 300 years later, a college student arrives and checks into the mysterious Raven's Inn to research the town's history with witchcraft.
Who directed The City of the Dead?▼
The City of the Dead was directed by John Llewellyn Moxey and released in 1960. It is a mystery, horror film.
How long is The City of the Dead?▼
The City of the Dead has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
Who stars in The City of the Dead?▼
The cast of The City of the Dead includes Dennis Lotis as Richard Barlow, Christopher Lee as Prof. Alan Driscoll, Patricia Jessel as Elizabeth Selwyn / Mrs. Newless, Tom Naylor as Bill Maitland, Betta St. John as Patricia Russell and more.
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