The Alien Dead
1980, English. Directed by Fred Olen Ray.
The Bodies Are Dead: The Remains Live On…
A meteor strikes a houseboat in the swamps near a southern town populated by Yankees with fake accents. The people on the houseboat become zombies who feed on the alligators in the swamp. Once they run out of alligators, they start going for the citizens. A local scientist tries to figure out what's happening to people once they start disappearing.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 1 June 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Fred Olen Ray, Martin Nicholas
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The Alien Dead runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does The Alien Dead have a post-credits scene?
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The Alien Dead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Alien Dead is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Alien Dead on?
The Alien Dead isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Alien Dead?
If you liked The Alien Dead, try Freaks of Nature, Slither, Night of the Creeps.
Who directed The Alien Dead?
The Alien Dead (1980) was directed by Fred Olen Ray and stars Buster Crabbe, Ray Roberts, Linda Lewis.