Curse of the Screaming Dead
“The South Shall Rise Again…and Again...And Again”
Synopsis
Three young couples head off into the woods for a weekend of camping, beer-guzzling, and love-making. Shortly into their trip, however, they stumble across a Civil War cemetery, making the ill-fated decision to pocket an old diary hidden at the site, which triggers a horde of rotting, undead soldiers to awaken from their tortured slumber.
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The Curse of the Screaming Dead (1982) [Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray Promo Trailer]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Malanowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Lon Huber
- Original Score
- Charlie Barnett
- Original Title
- Curse of the Screaming Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Little Warsaw Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Malanowski
Lon Huber, Tony Malanowski
Charlie Barnett
Tony Malanowski
Tony Malanowski
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Malanowski
Director
Lon Huber
Screenplay
Tony Malanowski
Writer
Tony Malanowski
Producer
Tony Malanowski
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Curse of the Screaming Dead
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What is Curse of the Screaming Dead about?
Three young couples head off into the woods for a weekend of camping, beer-guzzling, and love-making. Shortly into their trip, however, they stumble across a Civil War cemetery, making the ill-fated decision to pocket an old diary hidden at the site, which triggers a horde of rotting, undead soldiers to awaken from their tortured slumber.
Who directed Curse of the Screaming Dead?
Curse of the Screaming Dead was directed by Tony Malanowski.
Who stars in Curse of the Screaming Dead?
The principal cast of Curse of the Screaming Dead includes Steve Sandkuhler, Christopher Gummer, Rebecca Bach, Judy Dixon, Bumb Roberts.
When was Curse of the Screaming Dead released and how long is it?
Curse of the Screaming Dead was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Curse of the Screaming Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Curse of the Screaming Dead was composed by Charlie Barnett.