Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things
“You’re invited to Orville’s coming out party! It’ll be a scream…Yours!”
Synopsis
Six actors go to a graveyard on a remote island to act out a necromantic ritual. The ceremony works, and soon the dead are walking about and chowing down on human flesh.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 25, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$70K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Ormsby
- Original Score
- Carl Zittrer
- Original Title
- Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $70K
- Production Studios
- Geneni Film Distributors
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Clark
Alan Ormsby, Bob Clark
Carl Zittrer
Jack McGowan
Gary Goch
Gary Goch, Ted V. Mikels, Bob Clark, Peter James
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Goch
Producer
Carl Zittrer
Original Music Composer
Jack McGowan
Director of Photography
Bob Clark
Director
Bob Clark
Writer
Gary Goch
Editor
Bob Clark
Producer
Alan Ormsby
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things
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What is Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things about?
Six actors go to a graveyard on a remote island to act out a necromantic ritual. The ceremony works, and soon the dead are walking about and chowing down on human flesh.
Who directed Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things?
Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things was directed by Bob Clark.
Who stars in Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things?
The principal cast of Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things includes Alan Ormsby, Valerie Mamches, Jeff Gillen, Anya Ormsby, Paul Cronin.
When was Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things released and how long is it?
Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things was composed by Carl Zittrer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things?
Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).