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Flight of the Living Dead

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2007 | 89 min | Horror

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.0 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans. If you loved The Evil Dead or Grindhouse, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 29 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

On a flight from Los Angeles to Paris, a mad scientist on the run from the CIA is transporting a coffin containing the body of a colleague infected with a genetically modified virus. While the 747 crosses a violent thunderstorm, the instability of the aircraft allows the corpse to get out of its container.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $344K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 19K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Scott Thomas

  • David ChisumTruman
  • Kristen KerrMegan
  • Richard TysonPaul Judd
  • Kevin J. O'ConnorFrank
  • Erick AvariDr. Bennett
  • Todd BabcockCo-Pilot Randy
  • Laura CayouetteDr. Kelly
  • Siena GoinesAnna
  • Serah D'LaineCara
  • Heidi MarnhoutEmily