
The Spy Who Returned from the Dead
Seen it?1974 | 73 min | TV Movie, Horror, Comedy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among fans of a well-timed joke and people who like to watch through their fingers, this one's for you. A good one for a late-night scare.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Builds dread steadily, at 1 hr 13 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
- Not one for anyone who hates jump scares.
Spy spoof about a double agent involved in a phony death plot. Episode of the Wide World of Mystery.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
- Orson BeanBob
- Tammy GrimesCynthia
- Tom EwellLubow
- Tom AldredgeNemith
- Martin KoveRollo
- Elaine HymanMrs. McBride
- Sidney ArmusMcBride