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City of the Living Dead (1980)

Movie ★ 6.5 93 min

Horror Fantasy Mystery

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.

Lucio Fulci Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 11, 1980
Runtime
93 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$400,000
Box office
$591,067
IMDb
tt0081318
Country
Language
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Themes

Cast

Christopher George Christopher George Peter Bell Catriona MacColl Catriona MacColl Mary Woodhouse Carlo De Mejo Carlo De Mejo Gerry Giovanni Lombardo Radice Giovanni Lombardo Radice Bob Janet Ågren Janet Ågren Sandra Antonella Interlenghi Antonella Interlenghi Emily Robbins Daniela Doria Daniela Doria Rosie Kelvin Fabrizio Jovine Fabrizio Jovine Father William Thomas Luca Venantini Luca Venantini John-John Robbins Michele Soavi Michele Soavi Tommy Fisher Venantino Venantini Venantino Venantini Mr. Ross Robert Sampson Robert Sampson Sheriff Russell Luciano Rossi Luciano Rossi Policeman in Apartment Aldo Massasso Aldo Massasso Mr. Robbins James Sampson James Sampson James McLuhan Perry Pirkanen Gravedigger Lucio Fulci Lucio Fulci Dr. Joe Thompson Michael Gaunt Michael Gaunt Grave Digger

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in City of the Living Dead?
City of the Living Dead stars Christopher George, Catriona MacColl, Carlo De Mejo, Giovanni Lombardo Radice.
When was City of the Living Dead released?
City of the Living Dead is a 1980 horror, fantasy, mystery film.
Where can I watch City of the Living Dead?
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