Laughing Dead
Synopsis
A young junkie emerges half dead out of a toxic river not knowing where he is or how he got there. His name is Hunter, and he can't possibly imagine the nightmarish reality he is about to face...and why. The landscape is a diseased post-apocalyptic Los Angeles populated by cannibalistic mutants, heavily armed survivalists and a terror-stricken citizenry that dares not wander the streets at night. This literal "hell on Earth" is controlled by Vincent, a genocidal madman who is even worse than he seems...a monstrous, ages-old vampire that has transformed the city into a human blood-farm and slaughterhouse. As Hunter battles to stay alive amidst the homicidal carnage and bloody spectacle of daily life, nothing could prepare him for his encounter with Vincent, the terrifying truth of his own existence, and a vampiric journey of lust, power and addiction that can only lead to utter horror and annihilation!
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LAUGHING DEAD (1998) - Extended Trailer - Crappy VHS Transfer, sorry.
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-30
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July 17, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Gleason
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Gleason
- Original Score
- Tomás Hradcky
- Original Title
- Laughing Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $200K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Gleason
Patrick Gleason
Tomás Hradcky
Robert McFalls
Greg Knowles, Nancy Rhee
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Gleason
Director
Patrick Gleason
Writer
Nancy Rhee
Producer
Robert McFalls
Editor
Chris Davis
Production Design
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laughing Dead
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What is Laughing Dead about?
A young junkie emerges half dead out of a toxic river not knowing where he is or how he got there. His name is Hunter, and he can't possibly imagine the nightmarish reality he is about to face...and why. The landscape is a diseased post-apocalyptic Los Angeles populated by cannibalistic mutants, heavily armed survivalists and a terror-stricken citizenry that dares not wander the streets at night. This literal "hell on Earth" is controlled by Vincent, a genocidal madman who is even worse than he seems...a monstrous, ages-old vampire that has transformed the city into a human blood-farm and slaughterhouse. As Hunter battles to stay alive amidst the homicidal carnage and bloody spectacle of daily life, nothing could prepare him for his encounter with Vincent, the terrifying truth of his own existence, and a vampiric journey of lust, power and addiction that can only lead to utter horror and annihilation!
Who directed Laughing Dead?
Laughing Dead was directed by Patrick Gleason.
Who stars in Laughing Dead?
The principal cast of Laughing Dead includes Fern Finer, Patrick Gleason, Nancy Rhee, Jill Anthony Thomas, Rico Cymone.
When was Laughing Dead released and how long is it?
Laughing Dead was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Laughing Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Laughing Dead was composed by Tomás Hradcky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Laughing Dead?
Laughing Dead holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).