City of the Living Dead (1980)
From the bowels of the Earth they came... to collect the living!
A 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.
Director: Lucio Fulci
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: August 11, 1980
Cast
- Christopher George - Peter Bell
- Catriona MacColl - Mary Woodhouse
- Carlo De Mejo - Gerry
- Giovanni Lombardo Radice - Bob
- Janet Ågren - Sandra
- Antonella Interlenghi - Emily Robbins
- Daniela Doria - Rosie Kelvin
- Fabrizio Jovine - Father William Thomas
- Luca Venantini - John-John Robbins
- Michele Soavi - Tommy Fisher
Screenplay
- Lucio Fulci (Screenplay)
- Lucio Fulci (Story)
- Dardano Sacchetti (Screenplay)
- Dardano Sacchetti (Story)
Music: Fabio Frizzi
Cinematography: Sergio Salvati
Editing: Vincenzo Tomassi, Edo Brizio
Production: Medusa Distribuzione, Dania Film, National Cinematografica
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano, English
Original Language: it
Themes
Supernatural Horror and Terror, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Demonic Possession and Occult Events, Satanic Exorcism and Dark Deliverance
Keywords
suicide, cemetery, supernatural, surrealism, psychic power, priest, zombie, demon, living dead
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is City of the Living Dead about?
- A 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.
- 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, Janet Ågren, Antonella Interlenghi.
- How long is City of the Living Dead?
- City of the Living Dead has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is City of the Living Dead?
- City of the Living Dead is a Horror film.
- Where was City of the Living Dead produced?
- City of the Living Dead was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of City of the Living Dead?
- The themes of City of the Living Dead include: Supernatural Horror and Terror, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Demonic Possession and Occult Events, Satanic Exorcism and Dark Deliverance.