City of the Living Dead
1980, Italian. Directed by Lucio Fulci.
From the bowels of the Earth they came...To collect the living!
A psychic seemingly dies of fright during a séance where she sees a vision of a Dunwich priest hanging himself in a church cemetery. New York City reporter Peter Bell investigates and learns that the priest's suicide has somehow opened a portal to Hell that must be sealed by All Saints Day, or else the dead will overtake humanity.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 475 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Lucio FulciDirector
- Christopher GeorgePeter Bell
- Catriona MacCollMary Woodhouse
- Carlo De MejoGerry
- Giovanni Lombardo RadiceBob
- Janet ÅgrenSandra
- Antonella InterlenghiEmily Robbins
- Daniela DoriaRosie Kelvin
- Fabrizio JovineFather William Thomas
- Luca VenantiniJohn-John Robbins
- Michele SoaviTommy Fisher
- Venantino VenantiniMr. Ross
- Robert SampsonSheriff Russell
Details
- Released
- 11 August 1980
- Original title
- Paura nella città dei morti viventi
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Lucio Fulci, Dardano Sacchetti
- Budget
- $400K
- Box office
- $591K
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City of the Living Dead: quick answers
What comes after City of the Living Dead?
Next in the series: The Beyond (1981) and The House by the Cemetery (1981).
Is City of the Living Dead worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 475 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is City of the Living Dead?
City of the Living Dead runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does City of the Living Dead have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for City of the Living Dead. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
City of the Living Dead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
City of the Living Dead is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is City of the Living Dead on?
City of the Living 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 City of the Living Dead?
If you liked City of the Living Dead, try The Midnight Meat Train, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Jigsaw.
Who directed City of the Living Dead?
City of the Living Dead (1980) was directed by Lucio Fulci and stars Christopher George, Catriona MacColl, Carlo De Mejo.