The City of the Dead
Seen it?1960 | 78 min | Mystery, Horror
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.5 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Dracula, 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 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
In Whitewood, Massachusetts, a presumed witch places a curse on the town before she is burned at the stake. 300 years later, a college student arrives and checks into the mysterious Raven's Inn to research the town's history with witchcraft.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 44K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey
- Dennis LotisRichard Barlow
- Christopher LeeProf. Alan Driscoll
- Patricia JesselElizabeth Selwyn / Mrs. Newless
- Tom NaylorBill Maitland
- Betta St. JohnPatricia Russell
- Venetia StevensonNan Barlow
- Valentine DyallJethrow Keane
- Ann BeachLottie
- Norman MacOwanRev. Russell
- James DyrenforthGarage Attendant