Night of the Zombies
Virus
“When the Creeping Dead Devour the Living Flesh!”
Synopsis
A rat causes a chemical leak at a Papua New Guinea research facility, leading a group of eco-terrorists to demand the closure of all facilities. When a team of Interpol commandos are enlisted to eliminate the terrorists, they find themselves embroiled in a zombie outbreak.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Virus / Hell of the Living Dead (1980) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
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Top Cast
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Margit Evelyn Newton
Lia Rousseau
Franco Garofalo
Zantoro (as Frank Garfield)
Selan Karay
Vincent
José Gras
Lt. Mike London (as Robert O'Neil)
Gabriel Renom
Pierre (as Gaby Renom)
Josep Lluís Fonoll
Osborne (as Luis Fonoll)
Pietro Fumelli
Man on TV (as Piero Fumelli)
Bruno Boni
Reporter
Patrizia Costa
Woman in Bar
Cesare Di Vito
TV Speaker
Sergio Pislar
Technician Lawson
Bernard Seray
Prof. Barrett's Assistant
Víctor Israel
Zombie priest
Pep Ballester
Josie's Husband (as Pep Ballenster)
Joaquín Blanco
Professor Barrett
Esther Mesina
Josie
Claudio Fragasso
SWAT Officer at Embassy Siege (uncredited)
Alfonso Giganti
Interviewer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 1982
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruno Mattei
- Screenplay & Story
- José María Cunillés
- Original Score
- Agostino Marangolo, Claudio Simonetti, Fabio Pignatelli, Massimo Morante, Luis Bacalov, Gianni Dell'Orso
- Original Title
- Virus
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Films Dara, Beatrice Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruno Mattei
José María Cunillés, Rossella Drudi, Claudio Fragasso
Agostino Marangolo, Claudio Simonetti, Fabio Pignatelli, Massimo Morante, Luis Bacalov, Gianni Dell'Orso
John Cabrera
Claudio Borroni
Isabel Mulá, José María Cunillés, Sergio Cortona
Department Leadership Roster
Isabel Mulá
Producer
José María Cunillés
Screenplay
Bruno Mattei
Director
Claudio Borroni
Editor
Antonio Belart
Production Design
José María Cunillés
Producer
Rossella Drudi
Writer
Claudio Fragasso
Writer
John Cabrera
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night of the Zombies
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What is Night of the Zombies about?
A rat causes a chemical leak at a Papua New Guinea research facility, leading a group of eco-terrorists to demand the closure of all facilities. When a team of Interpol commandos are enlisted to eliminate the terrorists, they find themselves embroiled in a zombie outbreak.
Who directed Night of the Zombies?
Night of the Zombies was directed by Bruno Mattei.
Who stars in Night of the Zombies?
The principal cast of Night of the Zombies includes Margit Evelyn Newton, Franco Garofalo, Selan Karay, José Gras, Gabriel Renom.
When was Night of the Zombies released and how long is it?
Night of the Zombies was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Night of the Zombies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night of the Zombies was composed by Agostino Marangolo, Claudio Simonetti, Fabio Pignatelli, Massimo Morante, Luis Bacalov, Gianni Dell'Orso.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night of the Zombies?
Night of the Zombies holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).