The Invasion of the Dead
1973, Spanish. Directed by René Cardona.
Professor Bruno Volpi spots some strange paintings on a cliff. He sends for Professor Zovek to help him discover its meaning. Zovek uses his powers to figure the writings are a warning that a cosmic tragedy is going to happen. Their fears prove to be true when a fire ball falls from the skies causing the ressurrection of the dead as zombies, craving for human flesh.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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Cast & crew
- René CardonaDirector
- ZovekZovek
- Blue DemonBlue Demon
- Christa LinderErika
- Raúl RamírezProfessor Bruno Volpi
- Carlos CardánRanchero
- Ramón MenéndezHelicopter Pilot
- Polo OrtínAsistente de Blue Demon
- Gonzalo GarcíaCast
- Roberto Y. PalaciosVelador cementerio
- Armando AcostaOficial policía
- Guillermo AyalaCast
- Eduardo BonadaCast
Details
- Released
- 21 June 1973
- Original title
- Blue Demon y Zovek en La invasión de los Muertos
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- René Cardona Jr.
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Blue Demon vs. the Infernal Brains
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Blue Demon vs. the Diabolical Women
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Blue Demon and the Female Invaders
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The Invasion of the Dead: quick answers
What should I watch before The Invasion of the Dead?
Watch Blue Demon: Destructor of Spies (1968), Blue Demon vs. the Infernal Brains (1968), Blue Demon vs. the Diabolical Women (1968), and Blue Demon and the Female Invaders (1969) first, plus 3 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Invasion of the Dead?
Next in the series: The Yellow Mafia (1975), Noche de muerte (1975), and The Son of Alma Grande (1976).
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How long is The Invasion of the Dead?
The Invasion of the Dead runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Invasion of the Dead have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Invasion of the Dead on?
The Invasion of the Dead isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Invasion of the Dead?
If you liked The Invasion of the Dead, try Wolves, Daylight's End, Primeval.
Who directed The Invasion of the Dead?
The Invasion of the Dead (1973) was directed by René Cardona and stars Zovek, Blue Demon, Christa Linder.