The Dead Pit
1989, English. Directed by Brett Leonard.
They're out.
The arrival of an amnesiac patient in a psychiatric hospital somehow frees a mad doctor, who was shot and entombed with his fiendish experiments in an abandoned wing of the asylum 20 years before.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Tubi TVCast & crew
- Brett LeonardDirector
- Jeremy SlateDr. Gerald Swan
- Cheryl LawsonJane Doe
- Stephen Gregory FosterChristian Meyers
- Danny GochnauerDr. Colin Ramzi
- Geha GetzSister Clair
- Joan BechtelNurse Kygar
- Mara EverettNurse Robbins
- Jack A. SunseriHead Orderly Jensen
- Shanna McCulloughFeatured Dead (as Marcia Gray) / Body Double
- Michael Jacobsud Higgins
- Michael JacobsBud Higgins
- Randall FontanaOrderly Jimmy
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gimel Everett, Brett Leonard
- Budget
- $350K
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The Dead Pit: quick answers
Is The Dead Pit worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 97 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dead Pit?
The Dead Pit runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Dead Pit have a post-credits scene?
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The Dead Pit parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Dead Pit is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Dead Pit on?
The Dead Pit isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dead Pit?
If you liked The Dead Pit, try Retribution, Graveyard Shift, House on Haunted Hill.
Who directed The Dead Pit?
The Dead Pit (1989) was directed by Brett Leonard and stars Jeremy Slate, Cheryl Lawson, Stephen Gregory Foster.