City of the Living Dead 1980
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SplatA woman seemingly dies of fright after participating in 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 and must be sealed by All Saints Day, or else the dead will overtake humanity.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Peter Bell
as Mary Woodhouse
as Gerry
as Bob
as Sandra
as Emily Robbins
as Rosie Kelvin
as Father William Thomas
as John-John Robbins
as Tommy Fisher
Director:
Writer:
Lucio Fulci, Dardano Sacchetti
Stars:
Christopher George, Catriona MacColl, Carlo De Mejo, Giovanni Lombardo Radice, Janet Ågren, Antonella Interlenghi, Daniela Doria, Fabrizio Jovine, Luca Venantini, Michele Soavi,
Genres:
Horror
Release Date:
1980 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
93 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
City of the Living Dead
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
LF
Cast
as Peter Bell
as Mary Woodhouse
as Gerry
as Bob
as Sandra
as Emily Robbins
as Rosie Kelvin
as Father William Thomas
as John-John Robbins
as Tommy Fisher
as Mr. Ross
as Sheriff Russell
as Policeman in Apartment
as Mr. Robbins
as James McLuhan
as Gravedigger
as Dr. Joe Thompson
as Grave Digger
as Deputy Sheriff
as Theresa
as Burning Zombie (uncredited)
as Mrs. Holden (uncredited)
as Policeman Outside Apartment Building (uncredited)
as Sgt. Clay (uncredited)
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