The Dead Don't Die (1975)
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29% of users liked it
(70 ratings)
This interesting made-for-TV period gangster-horror piece -- written by Psycho author Robert Bloch -- stars George Hamilton as a military man in 1930s Chicago who pounds the pavement in search of answers after his brother's wrongful execution. His investigations plunge him into a dark world even… More This interesting made-for-TV period gangster-horror piece -- written by Psycho author Robert Bloch -- stars George Hamilton as a military man in 1930s Chicago who pounds the pavement in search of answers after his brother's wrongful execution. His investigations plunge him into a dark world even more sinister than the gangland circles he is forced to penetrate, leading him to the domain of a diabolical scientist, Varek (Ray Milland), who is plotting to seize control of the entire city with his army of walking dead. Directed by horror veteran Curtis Harrington, this plays very much like a '30s pulp novel come to life with plenty of menacing noir atmosphere, creepy monsters, and some well-mounted shocks. The Dead Don't Die is also enhanced by good uniform performances and the presence of the undeniably spooky Reggie Nalder. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi
- Directed By
- Curtis Harrington
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Horror
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 14, 1975 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
If given more to work with Harrington could have come up with a possible cult classic.
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Cast
- Joan Blondell
- Linda Cristal
- George Hamilton
- James McEachin
- Ralph Meeker
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Reggie Nalder
as Perdido
- Milton Parsons
- Yvette Vickers
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Ray Milland
as Jim Moss
