Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things
1972, English. Directed by Bob Clark.
You’re invited to Orville’s coming out party! It’ll be a scream…Yours!
Six actors go to a graveyard on a remote island to act out a necromantic ritual. The ceremony works, and soon the dead are walking about and chowing down on human flesh.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 9 June 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bob Clark, Alan Ormsby
- Budget
- $70K
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Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things: quick answers
Is Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.3/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things?
Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things on?
Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things?
If you liked Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things, try Return of the Living Dead Part II, Night Life, The Video Dead.
Who directed Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things?
Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (1972) was directed by Bob Clark and stars Alan Ormsby, Valerie Mamches, Jeff Gillen.