Back from the Dead
“Did she come back to LOVE or KILL? His First Wife In His Second Wife's Body!”
Synopsis
A woman is possessed by the spirt of her husband's deceased first wife, turning her into a cold, scheming flirt who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. The woman's sister, husband and the sister's new boyfriend struggle with accepting what has happened, who has caused it and how to correct it, which soon brings them into contact with a coven of devil-worshippers and forces of the supernatural.
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1957 Back From The Dead - Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Marquis Warren
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Turney
- Original Score
- Dave Kahn, Raoul Kraushaar
- Original Title
- Back from the Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Emirau Productions, Regal Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Marquis Warren
Catherine Turney
Dave Kahn, Raoul Kraushaar
Ernest Haller
Leslie Vidor
Robert Stabler
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Marquis Warren
Director
Catherine Turney
Screenplay
Dave Kahn
Original Music Composer
Raoul Kraushaar
Original Music Composer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Robert Stabler
Producer
Leslie Vidor
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back from the Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Back from the Dead about?
A woman is possessed by the spirt of her husband's deceased first wife, turning her into a cold, scheming flirt who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. The woman's sister, husband and the sister's new boyfriend struggle with accepting what has happened, who has caused it and how to correct it, which soon brings them into contact with a coven of devil-worshippers and forces of the supernatural.
Who directed Back from the Dead?
Back from the Dead was directed by Charles Marquis Warren.
Who stars in Back from the Dead?
The principal cast of Back from the Dead includes Peggie Castle, Marsha Hunt, Arthur Franz, Don Haggerty, Helen Wallace.
When was Back from the Dead released and how long is it?
Back from the Dead was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Back from the Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Back from the Dead was composed by Dave Kahn, Raoul Kraushaar.
Is Back from the Dead based on a book or true story?
Back from the Dead is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Catherine Turney".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Back from the Dead?
Back from the Dead holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).