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City of the Living Dead

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1980 | 93 min | Horror, Fantasy, Mystery

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and fantasy fans.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    44% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $591K worldwide on a $400K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 61K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lucio Fulci

  • Christopher GeorgePeter Bell
  • Catriona MacCollMary Woodhouse
  • Carlo De MejoGerry
  • Giovanni Lombardo RadiceBob
  • Janet ÅgrenSandra
  • Antonella InterlenghiEmily Robbins
  • Daniela DoriaRosie Kelvin
  • Fabrizio JovineFather William Thomas
  • Luca VenantiniJohn-John Robbins
  • Michele SoaviTommy Fisher